Friday, February 26, 2010

E-Switch's Illuminated Power Pushbutton Switches

PA4 Series Illuminated Power Pushbutton Switches

PA4 series power pushbutton switch is durable, robust and economical. Featuring the popular 13mm x 19mm cutout, this illuminated pushbutton switch has high power ratings. Comes in both standard and water resistant versions and has illuminations options.

Certifications:

              

SPECIFICATIONS
RATING OPTION C:
      16A 125/250 VAC [UR, cUR]
      16(4)A 250V~ 1E4 T125/55 [ENEC]
RATING OPTION J:
      16A 125/250 VAC [UR, cUR]
      16(8)A 250V~ 1E4 T125/55 [ENEC]

TEMPERATURE:
-20°C to 65°C [UR, cUR]
                              -20°C to 125°C [ENEC]
ELECTRICAL LIFE:
10,000 Cycles
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 20mΩ Min. at 1A 5VDC
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ Min. at 500VDC
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000VAC for 1 Minute

MATERIALS
UPPER BODY: 
Polyamide 6/6, UL94 V-2
LOWER BODY: PBT, UL94 V-2
ACTUATOR: Polyamide 6/6, UL94 V-2
                        Polycarbonate, UL94 V-2
CONTACTS: Silver Alloy
TERMINALS: Silver Plated Copper

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Thursday, February 25, 2010

E-Switch's application cube shows many different applications for various switch types -- that we use in our daily lives

E-Switch’s Application Cube

E-Switch’s application cube was created last Fall for our November website launch. The purpose of the application cube is to show many different applications for various types of electronic switches that we use in our daily lives. Here, it is just a .jpg image but on our website it is a flash media file that allows you to click on each square and read about the type of switch used in that application.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

5-position navigation switch from E-Switch

JS1300 Series 5-position Navigation Switch

The JS1300 is the latest in design and functionality of E-Switch's Navigation Switch series. Loaded with features, including the 5-position navigation, it is a very low profile switch, with a sleek, SMT design, it replaces 5 independent switches. Great for use in consumer applications where user interface is needed, such as GPS tracking systems, handheld consumer devices, wireless communications, and navigation.

Certifications


SPECIFICATIONS
CONTACT RATING: 20mA @ 12 VDC
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 200,000 actuations in any direction (X, Y, or Z)
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 500mΩ
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 100 VAC for 1 minute
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25°C to 70°C
OPERATING FORCE: Push = 360 ± 70gf
                                     Tilt = 180 ± 60gf  
TRAVEL: Push: 0.15 ± .01mm
                 Tilt: .20 ± .01mm, (3.5 +5/-1 degrees) 

Visit E-Switch at www.e-switch.com today to request your free catalog, a sample, price quote or cross reference. We KNOW switches.

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Sealed Illuminated Pushbutton Switches

LA Series Sealed Illuminated Pushbutton Switches

The LA series illuminated pushbutton switches have an IP65 rating. Come in up to 4 poles and a variety of color options.

Now available in a Flush Mount configuration - with an appealing aluminum bezel. Check out this sealed illuminated push button switch today!

These pushbutton switches work great for the telecommunications, networking, computers, instrumentation, performance audio and external hard drive industries.

 

Certifications

     

SPECIFICATIONS
RATING:
5A @250 VAC
                8A @125VAC
                2A @250VDC
                6A @24VDC
MECHANICAL LIFE: ≥100,000 cycles
ELECTRICAL LIFE: ≥50,000 cycles
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 100mΩ max. typical, initial @ 2-4 VDC
INSULATION RESISTANCE: >1,000MΩ
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: >1,500 volts for 1 minute; >3,000 volts between poles
ACTUATION FORCE: 300g / pole
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 55°C
DEGREE OF PROTECTION: IP65

MATERIALS
SWITCH HOUSING:
Polyethermide (PEI)
CONTACT HOUSING: Diallyl phthalate (DAP)
ACTUATOR RING: Polycarbonate (PC)
LENS: Polycarbonate (PC)
CONTACTS: Silver plated copper alloy
TERMINALS: Silver or gold plated copper alloy

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Monday, February 22, 2010

Double stacked low profile tact switch

TL2243 Series Double Stacked Low Profile Tactile Switch

TL2243 low profile tactile switches are a double stacked tact switch that can save space on the PC board.

Applications for the TL2243 tact switch are used in telecommunications equipment, medical, testing and instrumentation, consumer electronics, audio/visual and computers.

Certifications

SPECIFICATIONS
CONTACT RATING: 50mA @12 VDC
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 30,000 cycles
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 100mΩ max, typical at 2-4 VDC; 100 mA
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ min.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 250 VDC
ACTUATION FORCE: 180 ± 50 gf
OPERATING TEMP: -20°C to +70°C
TRAVEL: 0.25 + 0.2/-0.1mm Typ.

About E-Switch. In 2009, E-Switch, Inc. acquired Lamb Industries and now offers one of the broadest switch lines available today. Both companies have been delivering innovative and quality switches to the electronics, telecom, high tech, instrumentation, industrial, appliance and consumer markets since 1979. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Portland, Oregon, their global reach extends to Europe, Asia and Latin America. Products include Rocker, Toggle, Slide, Tact switches, Pushbutton switches, Dip, Rotary, Keylock, Snap Action, Power switches, illuminated switches, and more. E-Switch has local reps, distributors, engineers and account managers on hand to provide specifying assistance and quick response to requests, along with a top notch sampling and cross-referencing program. E-Switch online catalogs include complete specifications, drawings and schematics.

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Friday, February 19, 2010

ULP Series Illuminated Pushbutton Switch provides positive tactile response and many color options

ULP Series Illuminated Pushbutton

The ULP series lighted push-button switches provide a positive tactile response and many color options are available. The applications for these switches include telecommunications, external hard drives and modems, instrumentation, performance audio, computers/servers, networking and low power on/off designs.

Certifications

SPECIFICATIONS
CONTACT RATING: Gold, 0.4VA Max @ 28V (AC or DC)
                             Silver, 0.5A @ 25VDC; 0.2A @ 250 VAC
MECHANICAL LIFE: 1,000,000 cycles
ELECTRICAL LIFE: 200,000 cycles silver
                            200,000 cycles gold
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 50mΩ silver, 100mΩ gold
INSULATION RESISTANCE: >100MΩ @ 500 VDC
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1000VAC for 60 seconds
ACTUATION FORCE: 200 /- 100 grams SPDT
                               300 /- 150 grams DPDT
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20°C to +70°C

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Thursday, February 18, 2010

TL3200 series SMT tact switch has dual LEDs and is ultra-miniature in size

TL3200 Series SMT Tact Switch

The TL3200 illuminated tact switch has a dual LED SMT tactile design. Sub-miniature tact -- measures only 4.5mm x 6.8mm x 2mm. Single or dual color options available.

Used in telecommunications equipment, computer/servers/peripherals, testing and instrumentation, medical devices, audio/visual and consumer electronics applications.

Certifications

SPECIFICATIONS
CONTACT RATING: 50mA @ 12VDC
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 30,000 cycles
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 500mΩ
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ min.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 250 VAC
ACTUATION FORCE: 160 +75/-30 gf
OPERATING TEMP: -25°C to +85°C
TRAVEL: 0.25mm +0.2/-0.1mm

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

TL1290 Series Right Angle Illuminated Tactile Switch

TL1290 Series Right Angle Illuminated Tactile Switch

E-Switch introduces the latest illuminated tact switch with a right angle, through-hole termination. The TL1290 tactile switch has multiple single, and bi-color LED options and gold-plated contacts for high reliability switching. It also features a sharp, tactile response and long travel.

This new tact switch works great for the consumer electronics, audio/visual, medical, testing/instrumentation and telecommunications markets. Also works well for computer and peripheral applications.

Certifications

SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL LIFE: 25,000 cycles
BOUNCE: 5 milli-seconds max
CONTACT RATING: 100mA @32VDC
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 250mΩ (initial max)
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ (Min @ 500VDC)
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 250 VAC
FORCE: 500 ± 125 gf
TRAVEL: 1.0 ± 0.2mm to electrical make; 2.0 ± 0.2mm Full Travel
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20°C to +70°C
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -30°C to +80°C

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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

E-Switch is your illuminated pushbutton switch supplier!

E-Switch has a large variety of illuminated pushbutton switches for your applications. Some of the more popular illuminated pushbutton switch series include the LP series:


LP1 Series Illuminated Round Pushbutton with Multiple color options

• 100mA 30VDC rating
• 8.2mm panel cutout
• Full LED illumination options
• 1 pole momentary function


LP11 Series Illuminated pushbutton with multiple LED color options

• 100mA 12VDC rating
• Through hole mounting design
• 1 pole momentary function
• Tactile or non-tactile feel options


LP15 Series Illuminated Pushbutton Switch

• 1mA 20VDC rating
• Through hole mounting design
• Full LED illumination options
• 1 pole momentary function


LP2 Series Illuminated Pushbutton Switch

• 5mA 5VDC rating
• Through hole mounting design
• Full LED illumination options
• 1 pole momentary function


LP4 Series Illuminated Pushbutton Switch

• 100mA 30VDC rating
• Right angle and vertical through hole mount design
• Full LED illumination options
• 2 poles momentary and maintained functions

LP6 Series Illuminated pushbutton with multiple LED color options

• 12mA 12VDC rating
• Through hole mount design
• Full LED illumination options
• 1 or 2 poles momentary functions

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Monday, February 15, 2010

ST3 series power toggle switch is now available from E-Switch

PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT

E-Switch Announces Newest Power Toggle Switch

E-Switch’s Latest Power Toggle Switch  Has Heavy Duty Ratings

MINNEAPOLIS, MN --- E-Switch introduces the ST3 series power toggle switch. The ST3 series power toggle switch features a heavy duty rating with UL approvals, and tab, screw and solder terminal options. It has a rubber boot for water and dust protection. Specifications include:

  • Electrical Life – 6,000 cycles
  • Contact Rating – up to 24A / 2HP – see website for details
  • Contact Resistance – 50 milliohms max
  • Insulation Resistance – 800 Megaohms min at 500VDC
  • Dielectric Strength – 1,500VAC for 1 minute
  • Operating Temperature – minus 20C to +85C

Markets for the ST3 series power rocker switches include industrial applications, instrumentation, telecommunications, appliances, and medical equipment, among others.

Visit E-Switch – Lamb Industries at www.e-switch.com and www.lambind.com or you can call us at 800-867-2717 to request your catalog! You can also request a sample of one of over 4,000 discrete part numbers for one of your projects! Little Details. Big Quality.

About E-Switch. In 2009, E-Switch, Inc. acquired Lamb Industries and now offers one of the broadest switch lines available today. Both companies have been delivering innovative and quality switches to the electronics, telecom, high tech, instrumentation, industrial, appliance and consumer markets since 1979. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Portland, Oregon, their global reach extends to Europe, Asia and Latin America. Products include Rocker, Toggle, Slide, Tact switches, Pushbutton switches, Dip, Rotary, Keylock, Snap Action, Power switches, illuminated switches, and more. E-Switch – Lamb Industries has local reps, distributors, engineers and account managers on hand to provide specifying assistance and quick response to requests, along with a top notch sampling and cross-referencing program. E-Switch – Lamb Industries’ online catalogs include complete specifications, drawings and schematics.

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E-Switch Announces New Illuminated Pushbutton Switch

E-SWITCH ANNOUNCEMENT

E-Switch Launches New Illuminated Pushbutton Switch Featuring Custom Cap Options

E-Switch’s New Illuminated Pushbutton Switch Series Offers Custom Cap Options

MINNEAPOLIS, MN --- E-Switch announces the new LP2 series illuminated pushbutton switch, featuring multiple LED colors, custom marking options on the caps, and different cap sizes. The LED colors feature red, blue, green, yellow, white or none. You can choose from six different button colors as well: black, red, white, gray, transparent red, and transparent blue. You also can choose a stock graphic or a custom graphic for the button. Specifications include:

  • Operating Life: 300,000 cycles
  • Contact Rating: 20VDC @ 1mA; 5VDC @ 5mA
  • Contact Resistance (Initial Max): 200milliohms max @ 5VDC, 1mA
  • Contact Arrangement: SPST, normally open
  • Insulation Resistance: 100Megaohms max @ 100VDC
  • Dielectric Strength (1 min): 250 VAC
  • Force: 125 +/- 35 grams
  • Travel: 1.3mm +/- 0.3mm
  • Operating/Storage Temperature: -20C to +70C

Markets and applications for the LP2 series illuminated pushbutton switch include audio/visual, consumer electronics, telecommunications, medical, testing/instrumentation, computer/servers, and more.

Visit E-Switch at www.e-switch.com to request your full-line catalog! You can also request a sample of one of over 4,000 discrete part numbers for one of your projects! Little Details. Big Quality.

About E-Switch. In 2009, E-Switch, Inc. acquired Lamb Industries and now offers one of the broadest switch lines available today. Both companies have been delivering innovative and quality switches to the electronics, telecom, high tech, instrumentation, industrial, appliance and consumer markets since 1979. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Portland, Oregon, their global reach extends to Europe, Asia and Latin America. Products include Rocker, Toggle, Slide, Tact switches, Pushbutton switches, Dip, Rotary, Keylock, Snap Action, Power switches, illuminated switches, and more. E-Switch – Lamb Industries has local reps, distributors, engineers and account managers on hand to provide specifying assistance and quick response to requests, along with a top notch sampling and cross-referencing program. E-Switch – Lamb Industries’ online catalogs include complete specifications, drawings and schematics.

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E-Switch Announces Launch of New Website

E-SWITCH ANNOUNCEMENT

E-Switch Launches New Website with More Functionality

E-Switch’s Newly
Developed Home Page


E-Switch’s New Website Boasts More Functionality and User-Friendliness

MINNEAPOLIS, MN --- E-Switch announces the launch of their new website, www.e-switch.com. This website improves on the existing functionality and also offers more tools to the engineers who visit the site. Some features include:

  • Easy to use search function allows you to search by spec, keyword or part number.
  • Application cubes throughout the site allow you to see switch applications from almost every industry.
  • Constant updates from RSS Twitter feeds and new product announcements
  • The configurator allows you to create a detailed part number and then request a quote, sample, or distributor stock check of that part.
  • Our easy “Where to Buy” section allows you to quickly locate a rep or distributor in your area.
  • The Technical Information section not only offers detailed certification information, it includes RoHS certifications for each product in an easy to access format.
  • E-Switch’s product catalog is formatted in easy to navigate sections, allowing the visitor to quickly find the product they are looking for.

This newly developed website is just one of the ways E-Switch continues to address the needs of the market, making information readily available to engineers when they need it.

Visit E-Switch at www.e-switch.com to request your full-line catalog! You can also request a sample of one of over 4,000 discrete part numbers for one of your projects! Little Details. Big Quality.

About E-Switch. In 2009, E-Switch, Inc. acquired Lamb Industries and now offers one of the broadest switch lines available today. Both companies have been delivering innovative and quality switches to the electronics, telecom, high tech, instrumentation, industrial, appliance and consumer markets since 1979. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Portland, Oregon, their global reach extends to Europe, Asia and Latin America. Products include Rocker, Toggle, Slide, Tact switches, Pushbutton switches, Dip, Rotary, Keylock, Snap Action, Power switches, illuminated switches, and more. E-Switch – Lamb Industries has local reps, distributors, engineers and account managers on hand to provide specifying assistance and quick response to requests, along with a top notch sampling and cross-referencing program. E-Switch – Lamb Industries’ online catalogs include complete specifications, drawings and schematics.

Editorial Contact and Reader Service Contact:
Rebecca Hauptman, Marketing Manager at 763-504-3536 or rhauptman@e-switch.com

E-Switch, Inc.

7153 Northland Drive N

Minneapolis, MN 55428

www.e-switch.com | www.lambind.com

800-867-2717

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E-Switch Announces New Illuminated Pushbutton Switch, LP15 Series

E-SWITCH ANNOUNCEMENT

E-Switch Introduces New LP15 Series Illuminated Pushbutton Switch

E-Switch’s LP15 Series

Illuminated Pushbutton Switch

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E-Switch’s Newest Illuminated Pushbutton Switch Features Custom Cap Options

MINNEAPOLIS, MN --- E-Switch introduces the new LP15 series illuminated pushbutton switch, featuring multiple LED colors, custom marking options for the caps, and several cap sizes. The LED colors available are red, blue, green, yellow, and white. You can choose from four different button colors, as well: black, red, white and transparent. You can choose a common graphic or customize your own graphic for the button cap. Specifications include:

  • Contact Rating: 1mA @ 20VDC
  • Electrical Life: 300,000 cycles
  • Contact Resistance: 200 ohms max @ 5VDC, 1.5mA
  • Contact Arrangement: SPST, Normally Open
  • Dielectric Strength: 250 VAC for 1 min.
  • Force: 125 gf +/- 35 grams
  • Travel: 1.3mm +/- 0.3mm
  • Operating Temperature: -20C to +70C

Applications and markets for the LP15 series illuminated pushbutton switch include audio/visual, consumer electronics, telecommunications, medical, testing/instrumentation, computer servers, and more.

Visit E-Switch at www.e-switch.com to request your full-line catalog! You can also request a sample of one of over 4,000 discrete part numbers for one of your projects! Little Details. Big Quality.

About E-Switch. In 2009, E-Switch, Inc. acquired Lamb Industries and now offers one of the broadest switch lines available today. Both companies have been delivering innovative and quality switches to the electronics, telecom, high tech, instrumentation, industrial, appliance and consumer markets since 1979. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Portland, Oregon, their global reach extends to Europe, Asia and Latin America. Products include Rocker, Toggle, Slide, Tact, Pushbutton, Dip, Rotary, Keylock, Snap Action, Power, illuminated switches, and more. E-Switch has local reps, distributors, engineers and account managers on hand to provide specifying assistance and quick response to requests, along with a top notch sampling and cross-referencing program. E-Switch’s online catalog includes complete specifications, drawings and schematics.

Editorial Contact:
Rebecca Hauptman, Marketing Manager at 763-504-3536 or rhauptman@e-switch.com

E-Switch, Inc.

7153 Northland Drive N

Minneapolis, MN 55428

www.e-switch.com

800-867-2717

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