C&K Components

Detect Switch offers operating life to 100,000 cycles.
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Detect Switch offers operating life to 100,000 cycles.

Available in right and left actuation configurations, HDS series micro-miniature, side-actuated, surface mount detect switch features minimum total travel of 1.07 mm, and low actuation force of 30 g. Contact rating is 1 mA at 5 Vdc, with maximum initial contact resistance of 500 mW and minimum insulation resistance of 100 mW between adjacent contacts. RoHS compliant product has operating...

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Detect Switches target consumer, ATCA, and medical devices.
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Detect Switches target consumer, ATCA, and medical devices.

With 5.7 x 4.0 x 2.0 mm footprint, SDS Series side-actuated, right-angle switches detect presence of mechanical devices. Micro-miniature units deliver 2 mm overtravel and actuation force of 75 g. Available with silver or gold contact and terminal plating, switches feature contact rating of 100 mA at 12 Vdc with max contact resistance of 100 mW. RoHS-compliant devices operate from -40 to +85Â-

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Sealed Tactile Switches suit high-reliability applications.
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Sealed Tactile Switches suit high-reliability applications.

Featuring low-profile (4.3 mm) design and positive tactile feel in range of 6 actuation forces, KSC741 and KSC721 are sealed to IP67 standards and offer extended life of one-million actuations. Anti-corrosion contact and gold or silver plating address different temperature and corrosion resistance classes. Current rating for momentary action, SPST, NO devices ranges from 1-50 mA (silver plating)...

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Electrical Equipment & Systems

Subminiature Switches handle temperatures of -10 to +125-

Available in SPDT and SPST configurations with solder, quick connect, or PC terminals, Snap-acting LCA series feature operating force of 140 g and maximum contact rating of 10 A at 125 Vac. They offer electrical life of 50,000 cycles at 3 A at 125 Vac. RoHS-compatible units are housed in UL 94V-0 approved high temperature thermoplastic or thermoplastic polyester material, and contain both...

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Snap-Acting Key Switches offer tactile feel.
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Snap-Acting Key Switches offer tactile feel.

Featuring silver- or gold-plated dome inserts for tactile feedback, K5 Series are suited for automotive, computing, and multi-function device applications. Measuring 8.2 x 8 x 6 mm, momentary action, SPST Model K5G features mean operating force of 3.7 N for first stroke, 6.5 N for second stroke, and operational life of 30,000 actuations. Momentary action, normally open Model K5A2, measuring 8.2 x...

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Compact Navigation Switch offers 14 touch/tactile functions.
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Compact Navigation Switch offers 14 touch/tactile functions.

SensoNav(TM) combines 14 sensitive touch and tactile functions in 9.9 x 11.3 x 2.0 mm package. Combination of switch signals to software in one device negates need to add another switch, pad, or component. Sensitive and tactile technologies enable standard 5-way center, up, down, left, and right directions with tactile feedback; free-direction scrolling on sensitive level; 2 scrolling directions...

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Electrical Equipment & Systems

Side-Actuated DIP Switch has 1.28 mm layout pitch.

Ultra-miniature, half pitch TDP Series features dual bifurcated wiping action to ensure reliable contact. When mounted horizontally, side-actuation mechanism provides visual confirmation of on/off status. Process-sealed for SMT wash processing, RoHS-compliant devices feature gold over nickel over copper alloy contacts and UL 94V-0 PPS flame retardant housing. Switches measure 4.16 mm above PCB...

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C&K Business Expansion Picks Up Pace with New Commercial Leadership Appointment

M&A expert Ted Arnstein hired as SVP of Commercial Development Waltham, Mass., – 16 April 2019: C&K, renowned worldwide as a leading manufacturer of high-quality electromechanical switches, has appointed mergers and acquisitions (M&A) expert Ted Arnstein as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Commercial Development, a newly created role to support the accelerated growth of the business, reporting...

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C&K Strengthens Focus on Business Expansion with Appointment of Industry Veteran as CRO

Newton, Mass., – 11 February 2019 -- C&K, one of the world’s most trusted and popular brands of high-quality electromechanical switches, has appointed Scott Smith as the company’s first Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Boucher. This new management appointment bolsters C&K during a robust phase of global expansion, as the company...

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Company News

C&K Classified as Master Supplier by Airbus Defence & Space for Fifth Successive Year

Company Recognized for Excellence in Technical Design, Logistics, Customer Support, Quality and Commercial Interface NEWTON, Mass., July 12, 2018 – C&K, one of the world’s most trusted brands of high-quality electromechanical switches and connectors, today announced that the company has been awarded the coveted Master Supplier classification by Airbus Defence & Space for the fifth consecutive...

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Detect Switch offers operating life to 100,000 cycles.
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Detect Switch offers operating life to 100,000 cycles.

Available in right and left actuation configurations, HDS series micro-miniature, side-actuated, surface mount detect switch features minimum total travel of 1.07 mm, and low actuation force of 30 g. Contact rating is 1 mA at 5 Vdc, with maximum initial contact resistance of 500 mW and minimum insulation resistance of 100 mW between adjacent contacts. RoHS compliant product has operating...

Read More »
Detect Switches target consumer, ATCA, and medical devices.
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Detect Switches target consumer, ATCA, and medical devices.

With 5.7 x 4.0 x 2.0 mm footprint, SDS Series side-actuated, right-angle switches detect presence of mechanical devices. Micro-miniature units deliver 2 mm overtravel and actuation force of 75 g. Available with silver or gold contact and terminal plating, switches feature contact rating of 100 mA at 12 Vdc with max contact resistance of 100 mW. RoHS-compliant devices operate from -40 to +85Â-

Read More »
Sealed Tactile Switches suit high-reliability applications.
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Sealed Tactile Switches suit high-reliability applications.

Featuring low-profile (4.3 mm) design and positive tactile feel in range of 6 actuation forces, KSC741 and KSC721 are sealed to IP67 standards and offer extended life of one-million actuations. Anti-corrosion contact and gold or silver plating address different temperature and corrosion resistance classes. Current rating for momentary action, SPST, NO devices ranges from 1-50 mA (silver plating)...

Read More »
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Subminiature Switches handle temperatures of -10 to +125-

Available in SPDT and SPST configurations with solder, quick connect, or PC terminals, Snap-acting LCA series feature operating force of 140 g and maximum contact rating of 10 A at 125 Vac. They offer electrical life of 50,000 cycles at 3 A at 125 Vac. RoHS-compatible units are housed in UL 94V-0 approved high temperature thermoplastic or thermoplastic polyester material, and contain both...

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Snap-Acting Key Switches offer tactile feel.
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Snap-Acting Key Switches offer tactile feel.

Featuring silver- or gold-plated dome inserts for tactile feedback, K5 Series are suited for automotive, computing, and multi-function device applications. Measuring 8.2 x 8 x 6 mm, momentary action, SPST Model K5G features mean operating force of 3.7 N for first stroke, 6.5 N for second stroke, and operational life of 30,000 actuations. Momentary action, normally open Model K5A2, measuring 8.2 x...

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