KAP Series Piano DIP Switches

The KAP piano DIP switches employ a reliable wiping contact mechanism that ensures stable contact at low resistance. Available features for this DIP switch include:

Gold plated contacts (over nickel).
Choice of recessed or extended actuators.
All materials are high temperature UL 94V0.
Choice of top-side "OFF" or top-side "ON" configurations.
Top tape sealed versions of this DIP switch are designed to withstand wave soldering and board washing.

Applications for the KAP piano DIP switches include garage door openers, test & instrumentation, telecommunications and controller applications.

Certifications

SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATING LIFE: 2,000 make-and-break cycles, each circuit on the DIP Switch
SWITCH FUNCTION: SPST, 2 thru 12 positions (except position 11)
CONTACT RATING: Switch: 25mA @ 24VDC
                                   Carry: 100mA @ 50VDC
CONTACT RESISTANCE:
            Initial: 50mΩ typical @ 2-4VDC @ 100mA
            After Life: 100mΩ typical @ 2.4 DC @ 100mA
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ min. @ 500V DC
OPERATING FORCE: 1000 gf max.
TRAVEL, ACTUATOR: 2.00 mm typical
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 500V RMS min. at sea level between adjacent terminals on the switch
TEMPERATURE RANGE: Operating/Storage: -40°C to 85°C
VIBRATION: To MIL-STD-202F, Method 201 A
SHOCK: To MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B, Condition A
CAPACITANCE: 5pf max. between adjacent terminals on the switch.

SOLDERING RECOMMENDATION
               Wave: 500°F (260°C) for 5s max.
               Hand: 30W soldering iron at 608°F (320°C) for 2s typical
               Keep all switches in the "OFF" position during soldering and cleaning
               process

MATERIALS
HOUSING AND ACTUATOR: Glass filled polyester (PBT) UL94-V0
CONTACTS: Phosphor Bronze with gold plate over nickel plate
TERMINALS: Phosphor Bronze with gold plate over nickel plate
TAPE: Mylar

PACKAGING
Switches are supplied in standard IC tubes with all poles "OFF".

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