C&K Launches BDB DIP Switches That are Rated for 10,000 Make-and-Break Cycles Per Switch Position
Press Release Summary:
The BDB DIP Switches provide 2 to 12 switch positions when used with switches featuring SPST circuitry. The units are 100 mA contact rated at 50 V DC and have a contact resistance of less than 50 mΩ. The switches are offered with UL94V-0 glass-filled polyester and gold plated contacts and terminals. They can be operated in -40°C and +85°C temperature range and come in red PA46 UL94V-0-rated plastic housing. These BDB switches are suitable for use in harsh environments.
Original Press Release:
C&K Launches New Fully Sealed Construction DIP Switch
Newly announced standard-profile DIP switch offers reliable operation in all applications
NEWTON, Mass., 15 October, 2018 – C&K, one of the world’s most trusted brands of high-quality electromechanical switches, today announced the launch of its new BDB DIP switches. The traditional full-profile DIP switch delivers a new generation price-competitive solution for all applications that require a reliable DIP switch with an extended actuator for easy operation.
For switches with single-pole, single-throw (SPST) circuitry, the BDB DIP component offers 2 to 12 (except 11) switch positions in a small PCB-mount package. Each switch is rated for 10,000 make-and-break cycles per switch position with a contact rating of 100 mA at 50 V DC, and contact resistance less than 50 milliohms.
Rated for operation between -40°C and +85°C, the BDB is housed in a red PA46 UL94V-0-rated plastic housing. The actuator and housing are UL94V-0 glass-filled polyester (PBT), and the contacts and terminals are gold plated for reliability. The switch is shock and vibration resistant with no unwanted switch opening of greater than 10 μs, making it ideal for use in harsh environments.
As a fully sealed device, the new switch needs no special treatment during PCB assembly and washing operations, saving time and cost.
“We pride ourselves on offering high-performance, cost-effective switches to enhance our customers’ designs,” said Jeffrey Phan, Global Product Manager, C&K. “Our latest BDB DIP switch provides a high-quality and reliable solution for all applications, including those operating in a rugged environment.”
The BDB DIP switch joins C&K’s expansive family of DIP switches, which includes surface-mount half-pitch DIP switches, low-profile and standard-profile DIP switches, rotary and coded DIP switches, SIP switches, and jumper switches with a variety of extended actuator and flush actuator styles. The company’s new BDB DIP switch is an excellent choice for a wide variety of applications, including industrial control address switches, function control, and logic switching for computers and peripherals.
For more information on C&K’s new BDB DIP switch, including details and specifications, click here: https://www.ckswitches.com/products/switches/product-details/DIP/BDB/.
About C&K
Founded in 1928, C&K is one of the world’s most trusted brands of high-quality electromechanical switches. The company’s unmatched custom design capabilities are recognized globally by design engineers who demand reliable switch performance. C&K offers more than 55,000 standard products and 8.5 million switch combinations to companies that design, manufacture and distribute electronics products. Used in automotive, industrial, IoT, wearables, medical, telecom, consumer products, aerospace, and POS terminals, C&K products include tactile, pushbutton, snap-acting, toggle, rocker, detect, DIP, keyswitch, navigation, rotary, slide, switchlock, thumbwheel, smart card readers, high-rel connectors and custom assemblies. C&K is headquartered in Newton, Mass. with global design centers in Newton Mass., Dole France, and Huizhou China. For more information, please visit www.ckswitches.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
