Of particular interest to the automotive and consumer electronics sectors who require ultra-reliable yet miniature switches, new long life KSR devices now have an operational life of up to 200,000 cycles. Measuring just 6×3.8×1.75mm, these devices benefit from features including silver or gold plating, G terminations, and rubber actuators. Configured with normally open contacts, KSR tact switches offer a range of four actuation forces and are RoHS-compliant.
C&K’s high quality manufacturing process have also resulted in a significant increase in the operational life of its KSC series tact switches – targeted at the industrial sector – which now perform up to 1,000,000 cycles, the equivalent of 274 operations every day for ten years. Measuring 6.2×6.2×2.5mm, these totally sealed devices feature silver or gold plating, J or G terminations, different actuator types, normally open contacts and a range of five actuation forces.
As with all C&K tact switches, both KSC and KSR series devices are compliant with RoHS legislation.
Comments Gary Mountford, C&K’s sales and marketing director: “Reliability has become a strategic issue for most consumers of electronic components. Thanks to our high quality manufacturing processes, we have been able to extend the life expectancy of our already industry-leading tactile switches even further, outperforming our customers’ quality objectives and enabling them to offer even longer guarantees for their own products, therefore improving their brand image.”