Tactile switches

NKK Switches has released a family of tactile switches.

The HP series of through-hole and surface-mount devices features a 6 mm square body. The terminals and contacts are available in gold or silver.

Through-hole models are packaged 100 pieces per stick tube and surface-mount versions on tape/reels with 1000 pieces each. The HP is rated at 500,000 operations minimum for both electrical and mechanical life.

The CB series is another 6 mm tactile switch available in through-hole and surface-mount models. They feature a sealed body to prevent contact contamination during automated soldering and cleaning.

Packaging for through-hole models is 50 pieces per stick tube or partitioned trays, while surface-mount models are packaged 1000 pieces per tape/reel.

The CB series is rated for an electrical and mechanical life minimum of 100,000 operations.

Both series' through-hole models feature crimped terminals to ensure secure mounting and to prevent dislodging during automated soldering.

The surface-mount versions have gull wing terminals for mechanical stability. Actuators are flat, low profile. All actuators and bases meet UL flammability rating for 94V-0.

The JB series features a 10 mm square body. The process-sealed switches have aesthetically pleasing interfaces with availability in a variety of actuator heights, an array of cap styles and colours and with red, green or yellow LED full-face illumination.

Electrical and mechanical life is rated 5,000,000 operations minimum. The case and base are UL94V-0.

The ultra-thin JF series is specifically designed to enhance the appearance of front panels. These switches feature a profile of 5 mm from the PCB to the top of the switch and offer a wide choice of body shapes and colours.

The series is available in round or square shapes with four different actuator styles and in many vibrant colours.

The JF is also available with full-face or spot illumination with red, green or yellow LEDs. Electrical and mechanical life is rated 500,000 operations minimum.