Surface-mount top-actuated tactile switches for automotive applications introduced by C&K

Aug. 7, 2014
NEWTON, Mass., 7 Aug. 2014. C&K Components in Newton, Mass., is introducing the KSH series surface-mount top-actuated tactile switches for automotive interiors, AV systems, and electronic musical instrument applications.
NEWTON, Mass., 7 Aug. 2014. C&K Components in Newton, Mass., is introducing the KSH series surface-mount top-actuated tactile switches for automotive interiors, AV systems, and electronic musical instrument applications.

The switches feature a range of actuation forces and extended operating lifecycles. Two-terminal and four-terminal styles are housed within the same 6.3 by 6.3 by 5 millimeter package.

The KSH series tactile switches are RoHS-compliant SPST (single-pole, single-throw) top-actuated surface mount devices with a soft-touch tactile feel and operating force ratings of 1.6N, 2N, 2.5N, 3N, and 3.5N.

Contacts are rated for 50 milliamps and 10 microamps, 12 to 2 volts DC, and an operational life of 200,000 cycles. Operating temperature range is -40 to 90 degrees Celsius.

The KSH series tactile switches are sold in 1,000-piece tape-and-reel packaging. For more information contact C&K Components online at www.ck-components.com.

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