NEWTON, Mass., January 16, 2019 – C&K, one of the world’s most trusted brands of high-quality electromechanical switches, announces the launch of a dual-circuit technology tact switch as a significant addition to its extensive KSC range of tactile switches.
The new KSC-DCT tact switches offer SPDT NC-NO dual-circuit functionality that provides two outputs from a single input. Housed in a tiny 6.2 mm x 6.2 mm x 2.9 mm PCB-mount package, the silicone 70SH actuator included in the package extends the height to 5.2 mm above the PCB surface for easy operation and easier integration through pre/post travel.
Rated for 300,000 operations, the new switches require an operating force of 4.75 N and provide a nominal travel distance of 0.85 mm. Incorporating C&K Switches’ industry-recognized haptics, the KSC-DCT switches provide excellent levels of feedback when pressed.
The new switches are IP67 sealed and operate over the temperature range -40°C to +85°C, making them suitable for use in harsh environments – especially those found in automotive, industrial and medical applications.
“The KSC-DCT tact switch is an important addition to our comprehensive range of KSC tact switches,” said Jérôme Smolinski, Global Product Manager, C&K. “It is the first SMT tact switch with an IP67 rating in a 6.2 mm x 6.2 mm package to offer SPDT functionality. In fact, it is the smallest and lowest-cost alternative to snap switches currently available.”
The lead-free reflow-compatible KSC-DCT switches are supplied in reels of 1,000 pcs for easy automated pick-and-place processing. For design engineers, 3D models in a variety of file formats are available from the C&K website.
For more information on C&K’s new KSC-DCT switch, including a full data sheet, click here: https://www.ckswitches.com/pro
About C&K
Founded in 1928, C&K is one of the world’s most trusted brands of high-quality electromechanical switches. The company’s unmatched custom design capabilities are recognized globally by design engineers who demand reliable switch performance. C&K offers more than 55,000 standard products and 8.5 million switch combinations to companies that design, manufacture and distribute electronics products. Used in automotive, industrial, IoT, wearables, medical, telecom, consumer products, aerospace and POS terminals, C&K products include tactile, pushbutton, snap-acting, toggle, rocker, detect, DIP, keyswitch, navigation, rotary, slide, switchlock, thumbwheel, smart card readers, high-rel connectors and custom assemblies. C&K is headquartered in Newton, Mass. with global design centers in Newton Mass., Dole France and Huizhou China. For more information, please visit www.ckswitches.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
