New Product: ALCOSWITCH Subminiature Switches
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TE Connectivity’s Subminiature Series of switches provide a cost saving solution for switching power. Designed with space in mind, the low profile, IP67 sealed subminiature series switches are available in a range of ratings from 0.4 VA up to 3A @ 125 VAC.
Product Features
- Lower material cost when replacing existing miniature mechanical switches
- Increased board or panel space and match existing functions
- Reduced maintenance and replacement costs with reliable performance
- Faster assembly time with re-flow or wave solder compatible styles
- Reduced manual assembly time with pick-and-place compatible tape and reel packaging
Applications
- Set-top boxes
- Control panel / boxes
- Light fixtures
- Industrial machinery
Documentation & Additional Information
TE Connectivity Expands Subminiature Series of Switches
-- Switches reduce manual assembly time, promote increased functionality, space savings and design options --
DARMSTADT, Germany – 18 November, 2014 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity, announces its new ALCOSWITCH Subminiature Series of switches adding to their extensive product portfolio of 4,000 ALCOSWITCH switches that provide a cost savings for switching power in set-top boxes, control panels, light fixtures and industrial machinery. The compact, reliable, high-performance mechanical switches are ideal for space-sensitive applications, and are available in pushbutton, toggle and rocker designs in both surface-mount and thru-hole terminations. The low-profile, IP67 rated switches were designed to help manufacturers reduce space and provide designers with vertical and right angle options.
“Our subminiature series address the demand for increased functionalities and capabilities in smaller packaging and compact designs,” said Mike Wilbourn, product manager, TE Intelligent Buildings. “The switches allow manufacturers to match their design requirements, as well as provide the opportunity to increase their board or panel space.”
Designers can reduce their assembly time with the switches’ pick-and-place compatible tape and reel packaging. The wave soldering, capable of up to 260 degrees Celsius at a maximum of five seconds, can generate significantly faster assembly times for manufacturers. TE’s subminiature switches provide manufacturers with reliable performance while reducing their material and maintenance costs.
The sealed subminiature series of switches are available in a range of ratings from 0.4 VA up to 3A at 125 VAC and provide an operating life of 30,000 make-and-break mechanical cycles.
The RoHS-compliant and lead-free switches operate at temperatures between minus 30 degrees Celsius up to 85 degrees Celsius. The thermoplastic case is UL94 V-0 rated high-temperature-resistant thermoplastic material. Their terminals are copper with gold and silver finishes.
For more information on TE’s subminiature switches, contact the Product Information Center at 1-800-522-6752.
ALCOSWITCH, TE Connectivity and the TE connectivity (logo) are trademarks of the TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies. Other logos, product and/or company names might be trademarks of their respective owners.
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a $13 billion world leader in connectivity. The company designs and manufactures products at the heart of electronic connections for the world’s leading industries including automotive, energy and industrial, broadband communications, consumer devices, healthcare, and aerospace and defense. TE Connectivity’s long-standing commitment to innovation and engineering excellence helps its customers solve the need for more energy efficiency, always-on communications and ever-increasing productivity. With nearly 90,000 employees in over 50 countries, TE Connectivity makes connections the world relies on to work flawlessly every day. To connect with the company, visit: www.TE.com.
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