Wednesday, March 16, 2011

E-Switch Announcement: TL3700 series ultra-miniature tact switch

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E-Switch’s TL3700 series tact switch
actual size when compared to a penny


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E-Switch’s TL3700 Ultra-Miniature Tact Switch Measures 2.6mm x 3.0mm

MINNEAPOLIS, MN --- E-Switch announces the tiniest tact switch they have ever offered: The TL3700 series tact switch. The TL3700 series ultra miniature micro tact switch is a mere 3.0mm x 2.6mm x 0.65mm! The smallest tact switch in our product line, this tactile switch features a 100,000 cycle life expectancy and 2 different gram force options.

Specifications include:

  • Life Expectancy: up to 100,000 cycles
  • Contact Rating: 20mA 15VDC
  • Contact Resistance (Initial Max): 500 milliohms
  • Insulation Resistance: 100 Megaohms min at 500VDC
  • Dielectric Strength (1 min): 250 VAC
  • Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
  • Operating Force: 100gf and 160gf
  • Travel: 0.15mm
  • Function: SPST, Off-(On)

Markets for this micro tactile switch include audio/visual, computer peripherals, consumer electronics, handheld devices, medical equipment, telecommunications 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!

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 catalogs include complete specifications, drawings and schematics.

E-Switch, Inc.

7153 Northland Drive N

Minneapolis, MN 55428

www.e-switch.com

800-867-2717

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300A Series Sealed, Miniature Rocker and Paddle Switches

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The 300A Series miniature rocker and paddle switches are sealed to IP67 standards. The 300A series miniature rocker switches also have multiple termination options.

300A series rocker switch applications include telecommunications, instrumentation, test equipment, networking equipment and computer peripherals.

Certifications

 

SPECIFICATIONS
CONTACT RATING: Dependent Upon Contact Material
MECHANICAL LIFE: 40,000 Make-and-Break Cycles
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 10mΩ
Max. Initial for Both Silver and Gold Plated Contacts
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000MΩ Min.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000V RMS at Sea Level
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -30
°C to 85°C

MATERIALS
CONTACTS / TERMINALS: 
Silver or Gold Plated Copper Alloy
TERMINAL SEAL:  Epoxy

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Friday, March 11, 2011

RB2 Series Illuminated, Power Rocker Switches

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The RB2 series illuminated power rocker switch is rated to 16A and has a PVC cap for dust and water protection. Both illuminated and signal light versions of this rocker switch are available.

Certifications

     
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SPECIFICATIONS
RATING:

Rating Option C:
16A 125VAC T85 [cULus]
8A 250VAC T85 [cULus]
16(4)A 250V~ 1E4 T125/55 [SEMKO, ENEC]

Rating Option D (2 Pos. Functions):
20A 125VAC T65 [cULus]
16A 250VAC T65 [cULus]
1/4HP 125VAC T65 [cULus]
3/4HP 250VAC T65 [cULus]
16(8)A 250V~ 1E4 T125 [VDE, ENEC]
10(2)A 250V~ 5E4 [VDE, ENEC]
16(4)A 250V~ 1E4 T85/55 [VDE, ENEC]

Rating Option E (3 Pos. Funtions):
16A 125VAC T65 [cULus]
16A 250VAC T65 [cULus]
European Rating Pending

TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 65°C Min.
ELECTRICAL LIFE: 10,000 Cycles
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 35mΩ Max. at 50VAC
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ Min. at 500VAC
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,500VAC for 1 Minute
INGRESS PROTECTION: IP54 with PVC Cap

MATERIALS
BODY:
Polyamide 6/6, UL94 V-2
ACTUATOR: Polyamide 6/6, UL94 V-2, Polycarbonate, UL94 V-2
CONTACTS: Silver Plated Copper

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

SRJ Series Rotary Dip Switches Thru-Hole

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The SRJ series rotary dip switches feature through hole termination option. They come with 2x3 pin layout and are washable.

Applications for the SRJ series rotary dip switches include test equipment, instrumentation, controller applications and others.

Certifications

SPECIFICATIONS
RATING: 100mA 5VDC (Switching); 
               100mA 50VDC (Non-Switching)

TEMPERATURE:
-10°C to 60°C (Operating)
                           -40°C to 85°C (Storage)
ELECTRICAL LIFE: 15,000 Cycles
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 250 VAC for 1 Minute
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ Min. at 250VDC
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 100mΩ Max.
OPERATION FORCE: 400gf•cm

MATERIALS
BASE:
Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
HOUSING: Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
ACTUATOR: Polyacetal
CONTACTS: Gold Over Nickel Plated 
                   Glass Fabric Epoxy Resin
TERMINALS: Gold Over Nickel Plated Bronze 
                     Tin Over Nickel Plated Bronze

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Monday, February 28, 2011

ultra-miniature tact switch measuring 2.6mm x 3.0mm

We just introduced the TL3700, an ultra-miniature tact switch measuring 2.6mm x 3.0mm – about 15 of them would easily fit on the face of a penny!

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Friday, February 4, 2011

200U series sealed ultra-miniature PCB toggle switches

E-Switch’s 200U Series Toggle Switch

E-Switch’s 200U Series Ultra-miniature PCB Toggle Switch

MINNEAPOLIS, MN --- The 200U series ultra-miniature toggle switch offers a variety of functions in its tiny size. With right or vertical PCB mounting, it also has angle mounting options. Sealed to IP67 ratings, the 200U series will work for your application.

Specifications include:

  • Life Expectancy: 40,000 cycles
  • Contact Rating: 0.4VA, 20V Max (AC or DC)
  • Contact Resistance (Initial Max): 100 milliohms
  • Insulation Resistance: 500 Megaohms min at 500VDC
  • Dielectric Strength (1 min): 500 VDC
  • Operating Temperature: -30°C to +85°C
  • Function: On-On; On-Off-On; Off-On

The 200U series ultra-miniature toggle switch works well in telecommunication, instrumentation, and medical equipment markets, along with networking equipment and handheld devices.

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!

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 catalogs include complete specifications, drawings and schematics.

E-Switch, Inc.

7153 Northland Drive N

Minneapolis, MN 55428

www.e-switch.com

800-867-2717

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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Toggle Switches

200A Series Sealed Sub-Miniature Toggle Switches

The 200A Series sub-miniature toggle switches are sealed to IP-67 standards.

Applications include telecommunications, instrumentation, networking, and medical equipment devices.


SPECIFICATIONS
CONTACT RATING: Dependent on Contact Material
MECHANICAL LIFE: 30,000 Make-and-Break Cycles
ELECTRICAL LIFE: 6,000 at Full Load
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 10mΩ Max. Initial for Both Silver and Gold Plated Contacts
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000MΩ Min.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000V RMS at Sea Level
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -30°C to 85°C

MATERIALS

CONTACTS: Silver or Gold Plated Copper Alloy
TERMINAL SEAL: Epoxy

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