Monday, March 26, 2012

800B Series Sealed, Sub-Miniature Pushbutton Switches

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These sealed subminiature pushbutton switches come in a surface mount design and tape and reel packaging. Applications  for these switches include telecommunications, networking, performance audio, instrumentation, computers/servers, external hard drives and modems, and low power on/off designs. They are IP67 rated.

Certifications

SPECIFICATIONS
CONTACT RATING: 0.4VA 20VAC or DC Max. (Gold)
                             3A 120VAC or 28VDC (Silver)
                             1A 250VAC (Silver)
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 50,000 Make-and-Break Cycles at Full Load

CONTACT RESISTANCE: 20mΩ Typ. Initial at 2-4VDC, 100mA
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000MΩ Min.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000V RMS at Sea Level
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -30°C to 85°C
PACKAGING Tape & Reel

MATERIALS
CASE & BUSHING:
High Temp Material, Glass Filled 4/6 Nylon,
                               Flame Retardant, Heat Stabilized (UL94-V0)
PLUNGER: High Temp Material, Glass Filled Nylon 4/6, Flame
                 Retardant, Heat Stabilized (UL94-V0) Internal O-Ring Seal Standard
SWITCH SUPPORT: Brass/Steel, Tin or Tin-Lead Plated
CONTACTS/TERMINALS: Gold or Silver Plate Over Nickel Plated Copper Alloy
TERMINAL SEAL: Epoxy

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Switch Basics and Applications

http://www.e-switch.com/Portals/0/pdf/SwitchBasics.pdf

To learn more about switches – including the basic switch types, basic switch functions, process configurations and more, please check out our Switch Basics presentation by clicking on the image or link above. It is a PDF, and about 2MB download.

The topics covered in this presentation include:

·       Basic switch types and applications

·       Mechanical switch function

·       Electrical switch function including contact rating and insulation rating

·       Soldering processes

·       Sealed vs. non-sealed switches

·       IP Ratings

·       Glossary of terms

Enjoy learning more about switches from E-Switch.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Power Switch Training

http://www.e-switch.com/Portals/0/pdf/PowerSwitchProductTrainingModule.pdf

E-Switch has a new product training focused on power rated switches. Click the image or link above to learn all about power rated switches.

A summary of this training module is here:

Purpose:

To teach the customer about power switches and all their features and functions, and to display the variety of power switches E-Switch offers.

Objectives:

•           What defines a power switch

•           Resistive and inductive loads

•           Most common poles and throws

•           Environmental ratings and agency approvals

•           Illumination and termination options

•           Temperature range and life cycles

•           Summary of our most common power switches

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Thursday, March 15, 2012

900 Series Sub-Miniature SMT Detector Switch

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The 900 Series detector switch is a right angle, subminiature, SMT switch. This detector switch comes in tape and reel packaging.

Applications for the 900 series detector switch include telecommunications, networking, computers/servers, performance audio, instrumentation, appliances, low power on/off designs, external hard drives and modems, and more.

Certifications

SPECIFICATIONS
RATING: 100mA, 50VDC
ELECTRICAL LIFE: 50,000 Cycles Typical
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 80mΩ Initial Typical at 2-4VDC
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000V RMS at Sea Level
OPERATING FORCE: 50gf Typical
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25°C to 85°C
TRAVEL: 2.0mm

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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

5500 Series Illuminated Pushbutton Switches

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The 5500 Series miniature, momentary function input pushbutton switches are designed for use with dual-in-line package circuits and offer a crisp tactile feel. Illumination options are available, along with different cap sizes and colors.

Certifications

SPECIFICATIONS
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
500,000 Cycles Typical
CONTACT RATINGS: 300mA 12VDC
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 50mΩ Max. Typical at 2-4VDC, 100mA
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 50MΩ Min.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: >1,000V RMS at Sea Level
OPERATING FORCE: 255gf Max.

MATERIALS
HOUSING:
6/6 Nylon
CAP: ABS
CONTACTS: Gold Over Nickel Over Copper Alloy
TERMINALS: Gold Over Nickel Over Copper Alloy

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Thursday, March 8, 2012

TL1260 Series Right Angle Illuminated Tact Switch

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TL1260 series through hole tactile switches are illuminated and right angle. They are available in a variety of LED and cap colors. The TL1260 right angle, illuminated tact switches are manufactured with high reliability dome technology.

Applications include telecommunications equipment, consumer electronics, audio/visual, medical equipment, testing and instrumentation.

Certifications

SPECIFICATIONS
CONTACT RATING: 50mA 12VDC
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 50,000 Cycles
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 100mΩ
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 500VAC
ACTUATION FORCE: 160gf ± 50gf
OPERATING TEMP: -20°C to 70°C
TRAVEL: 0.20 ± .01mm

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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

TL1290 Series Right Angle Illuminated Tactile Switch

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E-Switch introduces the latest illuminated tactile 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
CONTACT RATING: 100mA 32VDC
ELECTRICAL LIFE: 50,000 Cycles

CONTACT RESISTANCE: 250mΩ (Initial Max.)
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ Min. at 500VDC
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 250VAC
FORCE: 400gf ± 125gf
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
BOUNCE: 5 milli-seconds Max.

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