“These slide switches were originally developed for a leading manufacturer of smart phones who required a two-output slide switch that utilized very little space on the PC board to conform to strict real estate constraints,” said Vinny Acampora, product manager for C&K Components. “The OS Series switches are a particularly ideal solution in that they are capable of ‘piggy backing’ on top of a micro-USB connector, and also feature multiple actuator options and termination configurations to meet any application-specific needs.”
The OS Series slide switches feature shorting or non-shorting contacts with gold or silver contact plating. Maximum contact resistance is 20mΩ, with a minimum insulation resistance of 100mΩ at 500VDC. Dielectric strength is 500VAC for 1 minute, and operating temperature ranges from -10ºC to +70ºC. Mechanical and electrical life for the OS Series slide switches is to 10,000 cycles. The switches are available in bulk packaging.