April 21, 2008 - Designed for AMC applications, HDT Series surface mount detect switch sits 3.5 mm off PC board and has operational life of 100,000 cycles and maximum actuation force of 35 g. Features include pre-travel of 0.30 mm with over-travel of 0.75 mm, and maximum contact resistance of 500 mW, with maximum contact rating of 1 mA at 5 Vdc. Pick and place compatible switches are available in tape and reel packaging with operating temperature ranging from -40 to +85°C.

Related categories: Electrical Equipment and Systems

Press Release
Release date: April 14, 2008

C&K Develops Microminiature Detect Switch for Advanced Mezzanine Card Applications

RoHS-compliant detect switch features wide temperature range, long operational life...

NEWTON, MA (April 14, 2008) - C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact
switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has
developed a microminiature surface mount detect switch. Designated the HDT Series, the switch
sits just 3.5mm off the PC board and is designed for both top and side actuation.

"With an extended temperature range and long electrical and mechanical life, the HDT Series
detect switch is ideal for Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) applications," said David Webber,
Worldwide Product Manager for C&K Components. "This detect switch is currently
implemented as a reference design for the handle mechanism on AMC cards."

AMC product standards are designed to support ATCA and MicroTCA systems that are being
increasingly employed in telecommunications, server, medical and military applications.

The HDT Series microminiature detect switch features a long operational life of 100,000 cycles.
Maximum actuation force is only 35 grams. Pre-travel is 0.30mm with over-travel of 0.75mm.
Maximum contact resistance is 500mW, with a maximum contact rating of 1mA at 5VDC.
Operating temperature ranges from -40°C to +85°C. The switches are pick and place compatible
and available in tape and reel packaging.

Typical pricing for the HDT Series detect switch ranges from $0.475 for quantities of 2,450
pieces to $0.413 for quantities above 12,250 to 49,000 pieces. Lead time, if stock is not
available, is from 4 to 6 weeks.

About C&K Components
C&K Components is a division of CoActive Technologies, a privately held company
manufacturing electromechanical switches, interface controls, keypads, dome arrays and
modules. www.ck-components.com

Contacts:

Public Relations:
BtB Marketing
Beth Gaddy
USA
Phone: 919-872-8172

E-mail this person

General Information:
Allison Turner
USA
Phone: 617-969-3700

E-mail this person

Company Information:
Name: C&K Components
Address: 15 Riverdale Ave
City: Newton
State: MA
ZIP: 02458
Country: USA
Phone: 617-969-3700
http://www.ck-components.com

Story Tools

Go Back |

E-Mail | Print | Post

	Contact company
	Company web site
	More news from this company
	Search for suppliers of: Miniature Switches Surface Mount Switches
	Join the forum discussion at: Tools of the Trade

Related Stories:
Sep 26, 2008	Surface-Mount Detect Switch allows side or top actuation.
Sep 23, 2008	Miniature Toggle Switch has multifunctional design.
Aug 28, 2008	Miniature Slide Switches come in multiple configurations.
Aug 19, 2008	Pushbutton Switch comes with fully illuminated plungers.
Aug 18, 2008	CMOS SP4T MMIC Switch operates with voltages of 1.8-5.3 V.
Jul 15, 2008	Surface Mount Tactile Switch measures 0.55 mm.
Jul 10, 2008	DIP Switch offers both extended and recessed actuators.
Jul 8, 2008	SPDT Switch has initial compression point of 40 dBm at 3 V.
May 23, 2008	Pressure Switch supports low-current logic applications.
May 2, 2008	Miniature Ultrasonic Level Switch suits liquid applications.
Apr 8, 2008	Switches display circuit status for multiple applications.
Mar 26, 2008	Right Angle Tactile Switch has 100,000 cycle electrical life.
Mar 11, 2008	Tactile Switches feature 50 mA rating at 48 Vdc.
Feb 26, 2008	Relay has maximum switching power of 60 W.
Feb 11, 2008	Miniature Switches feature washable, PCB-mounted design.
Nov 9, 2007	Navigation Switch delivers multidirectional functionality.
Oct 29, 2007	Optical Liquid Level Switches offer point level detection.
Sep 7, 2007	Miniature Pushbuttons offer multiple configuration options.
Jun 14, 2007	Illuminated Switch offers 150° LED viewing angle.
May 25, 2007	SPDT MEMS Switch covers DC to 26.5 GHz range.

More New Product News from this company:
Sep 26, 2008	Surface-Mount Detect Switch allows side or top actuation.
Aug 28, 2008	Miniature Slide Switches come in multiple configurations.
Jul 28, 2008	Detect Switches feature 3.3 mm height off PC board.
Jul 22, 2008	Snap-In Rocker Switches come in various actuator styles.
May 12, 2008	Detect Switches are suited for ATCA blades.
May 9, 2008	Navigation Switch combines touch and tactile technology.
Apr 16, 2008	Silent Detect Switch allows straight and vertical orientations.
Apr 4, 2008	Snap Action Switches handle multiple applications.
Mar 17, 2008	Illuminated Pushbutton Switches feature snap-on caps.
Feb 25, 2008	Side-Actuated DIP Switch has 1.28 mm layout pitch.
Jan 7, 2008	Slide Switches suit space-constrained applications.
Nov 28, 2007	Tactile Switches feature integrated LED.
Nov 28, 2007	Tactile Switches feature integrated push plate.
Nov 20, 2007	Tactile Switches feature sound tunable design.
Nov 19, 2007	Snap Action Switches offer 100,000+ cycle life.
Nov 1, 2007	Slide Switches are lead-free and process-compatible.

Other News from this company:
Sep 08, 2008	C&K Components Signs Distribution Agreement with TTI, Inc.
Mar 17, 2008	C&K's KSA Sealed Tact Switch Series Extends Life Expectancy
Mar 05, 2008	C&K Develops High-Reliability Connectors
Feb 20, 2008	C&K Offers Rectangular Connectors for Space and Other Hi-Rel Applications

Brought to you by Thomasnet.com Browse ThomasNet Directory

News provided by ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom^® (TIN). TIN is a comprehensive source of new and timely product information in the industrial marketplace. TIN supplies new product information to the web sites, e-marketplaces and print publications that serve the industrial marketplace. For press release submissions please go to http://news.thomasnet.com/submitpr.html. BY ACCESSING, BROWSING AND/OR USING THIS WEB SITE AND/OR ANY WEB SITES PROVIDED BY ProductNews.com, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT.