Friday, April 20, 2012

TL3240 Series Illuminated SMT Tact Switch

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The TL3240 series illuminated tact switch is a surface mount (SMT) switch that offers LED illumination in blue, red, green and yellow. Cap options are offered, but are ordered and shipped separately. The caps cannot go thru the reflow soldering process. Cap color choices include black, red, blue, ivory, green and yellow, and are offered in square or rectangle.

This tact switch comes in tape & reel packaging at 500 pieces per reel.

Applications and markets that could readily use this illuminated tact switch include the audio/visual market, computer peripherals, consumer electronics, instrumentation, telecommunications, and medical equipment, among others.

Certifications:

SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Rating: 50mA @ 12V DC
Life Expectancy: 200,000 cycles
Contact Resistance: 100mΩ Max.
Insulation Resistance: 100MΩ Min. at 500V DC
Dielectric Strength: 250V AC for 1 min.
Operating Temperature: -25°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature: -30°C to 80°C
Operating Force: 100 gf ± 50 gf; 160 gf ± 50 gf; 260 gf ± 50 gf
Travel: 0.2mm ± 0.1mm
Contact Arrangement: SPST, Normally Open

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Thursday, April 19, 2012

PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT: E-Switch Introduces New Illuminated Tact Switch

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E-Switch’s TL3240 series
illuminated tact switch

THE TL3240 SERIES TACT SWITCH OFFERS LED
ILLUMINATION AND A SURFACE MOUNT DESIGN

MINNEAPOLIS, MN --- E-Switch announces the brand new TL3240 series illuminated tact switch.  This tact switch is a surface mount (SMT) switch that offers LED illumination in blue, red, green and yellow. Cap options are offered, but are ordered and shipped separately. The caps cannot go thru the reflow soldering process. Cap color choices include black, red, blue, ivory, green and yellow, and are offered in a square or rectangle shape.

This tact switch comes in tape & reel packaging at 500 pieces per reel.

Applications and markets that could readily use this illuminated tact switch include the audio/visual market, computer peripherals, consumer electronics, instrumentation, telecommunications, and medical equipment, among others.

Specifications include:

  • Life Expectancy:  200,000 cycles
  • Contact Rating: 50mA @ 12V DC
  • Contact Resistance: 100mΩ Max
  • Insulation Resistance: 100 MΩ min at 500V DC
  • Dielectric Strength: 250V AC for 1 min.
  • Operating Temperature: -25°C to 70°C
  • Operating Force:  100gf ± 50gf; 160gf ± 50gf; 260gf ± 50gf
  • Travel: 0.2mm ± 0.1mm
  • Contact Arrangement: SPST, normally open

Detailed specifications of the TL3240 series illuminated tact switch

TL3240 series catalog datasheet

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, 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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Thursday, April 12, 2012

E-Switch cross reference

E-Switch is able to cross many competitor parts. If you would like to see if your current switch can be replaced with an E-Switch part number, try our E-Cross system and if you don’t see your part listed, call us anyway – we can help you find what you need.

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

KAR Series Piano Dip Switches

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The KAR series Piano DIP switches have a process-sealed option and termination options. They have a low profile actuator and are available up to 12 positions.

Applications and markets for the KAR series Piano DIP switches include garage door openers, controller applications, telecommunications, and testing/instrumentation.

 

Certifications

SPECIFICATIONS:

CONTACT RATING: Switch: 25mA 24VDC
                               Carry: 100mA 50VDC
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ Min. @ 100VDC
CONTACT RESISTANCE: Initial: 50mΩ Max.; After Life: 100mΩ Max.
MECHANICAL LIFE: 2,000 Make-and-Break Cycles, Each Circuit
OPERATING FORCE: 500gf Max.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 500VAC for 60 Seconds
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 85°C
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -30°C to 85°C

SWITCH FUNCTION: SPST, 1 Thru 12 Positions (Excluding Position 11)

MATERIALS
BASE & COVER : PPS, UL94-V0
ACTUATOR: Nylon, UL94-V0
MOVABLE CONTACT: Copper Alloy With Gold Over Tin Plate
TERMINAL CONTACT: Brass With Gold Over Tin Plate

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Friday, April 6, 2012

ST3 Series Power Toggle Switches

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ST3 series toggle switches offer a heavy duty rating with UL approvals. This toggle switch has a rubber boot for water and dust protection, and has either tab, screw and solder terminal options.

Certifications

  
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SPECIFICATIONS
RATING:

      24A 125VAC [cULus]
      15A 277VAC [cULus]
      2HP 125-250VAC [cULus]

TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 85°C
ELECTRICAL LIFE: 6,000 Cycles
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 50mΩ Max.
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 800MΩ Min. at 500VDC
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH 1,500VAC for 1 Minute

MATERIALS
BODY:
Phenolic, UL94 V-0
ACTUATOR: Nickel Plated Brass
BUSHING: Nickel Plated Brass
HOUSING: Stainless Steel
CONTACTS: Silver Alloy
TERMINALS: Silver Plated Brass

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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Tilt Switches have 1,000,000 life cycle expectancy

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The TM1000 series tilt switch is the first of a new series offered by E-Switch. With a 1,000,000 life cycle expectancy, the switch is environmentally friendly and contains no mercury. This tilt switch is triggered when it is tilted 45 degrees of the horizontal.

The TM1000 series switch is best used when orientation or position sensing requirements are needed in the application.

The markets for the TM1000 tilt switch include portable equipment, gaming and computer applications, security devices and medical equipment.

TM1000 Series Tilt Switch

• Up to 20mA 24V AC or DC rating
•1,000,000 cycle life expectancy
• Switch is triggered when tilted 45 degrees
• Environmentally friendly, contains no mercury

SPECIFICATIONS


ELECTRICAL RATING: 20mA, 24V (AC or DC)
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 1,000,000 Cycles
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 5Ω Max.
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ Min. 500VDC
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 500VAC for 1 Minute
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25°C to 70°C

FUNCTION: SPST

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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Trigger Switches

Trigger switches are used in hand held equipment, power tools and sprayers, and many other applications. E-Switch offers the opportunity to customize your trigger switch to you specifications.

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Custom Trigger Switches

• Many custom trigger caps are available
• Multiple sizes and body styles to choose from
• Contact us to get your project started

We can help you get going on your project quickly, we just need some basic information about your requirements. Since there are many different ratings, trigger styles, body styles, etc. each project is custom. Please contact us at 800-867-2717 or fill out the Contact Us form at the link on the top of the page, and we will get started right away.

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