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 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 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
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 @ 2.4DC @ 100mA
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ Min. @ 500V DC
OPERATING FORCE: 1000gf Max.
TRAVEL, ACTUATOR: 2.0mm Typical
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 500V RMS Min. at Sea Level Between Adjacent Terminals
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

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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