In addition, by offering much longer lifecycles, the KSC TE helps ease the design cycle and outperforms the competition for its size and force range. These superior tactile switches are well suited for a wide range of demanding applications in the industrial, elevator, gaming, and computer peripherals markets.
“The Tireless Endurance name says it all,” said Regis Clement, Global Product Manager at C&K, “It is the combination of a soft actuator and a revised internal structure that enables the KSC TE to provide such high lifecycles and reliability. We are the first to offer this solution in the market with a 6x6mm form factor. This will have a major global impact within the industry.”
With ultra-long reliability, there is less need for costly maintenance or replacement. Its compact size of 6.3×6.2×3.5mm gives designers more room to add additional functionality to their units or to reduce their PCB size. The soft actuator allows for easier tolerance management with possible pre-load, and at an IP67 rating it offers strong protection against dust and water ingress.
