Detector Switch comes with female connector terminal.

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Housed in 13.8 x 13.8 x 5.8 mm case,, SPVQ5 Series detector switches feature long stroke travel of 2.7 mm and operating life of 300,000 switching cycles. They are rated for switching currents of minimal 0.5 µA at 5 Vdc or up to 0.1 A at 12 Vdc, respectively. Offering contact resistance with maximum of 500 mW or 1 W after lifetime of device, units can be used both in horizontal/vertical direction and on front/back side of switch.



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Detector Switch with Female Connector Terminal for Automotive and Consumer Applications



SPVQ5 Series: Solder less mounting simplifies assembly process

Duesseldorf, Germany, November 06, 2007 - With the SPVQ5 series, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPA GmbH offers new detector switches with female connector terminals for simplified assembly without soldering. The new components are remarkable for their long stroke travel of 2.7mm, high reliability and long operating life of 300,000 switching cycles. These Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) switches supports normal open and normal close. They are rated for switching currents of minimal 0.5µA at 5VDC or up to 0.1A at 12VDC respectively. The necessary operating force accounts for 2N. Housed in a 13.8mm x 13.8mm x 5.8mm (W x D x H) case, the SPVQ5 series are general-purpose switches with a wide variety of applications such as the mechanical detection of the position of engine bonnets, doors, etc. in vehicles or for use in printers, fax machines, etc.

The SPVQ5 series can be used both in horizontal and vertical direction as well as on the front or back side of the switch. To guarantee reliable stable contacts against mechanical shock and vibration, the detector switches use a double-sided sliding-contact point structure. They offer a contact resistance with a maximum of 500mW; or 1W; after lifetime of the device.

For more information on the SPVQ5 series please visit
http://.alps.co.jp/npv_product/0831_SPVQ/SPVQ_E.PDF

ALPS Electric Co., Ltd.

Since its establishment in 1948 ALPS has grown as a comprehensive manufacturer of electronic components. At present ALPS is creating innovative high-value-added products in its main business segments - Components, Magnetic Devices, Communications, Peripheral Products, and Automotive Electronics- which are contributing to the advance of a digital society. ALPS is a global company that carries out its operations with 22 production bases in 9 countries as well as 57 sales bases in 14 countries. Consolidated net sales in the year ended March 31, 2005 amounted to YEN 644 billion.

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPA GmbH, a subsidiary of ALPS Electric Co., Ltd., was established in 1979. Since 1989, the European Head Office has been located in Duesseldorf, where a team of specialists works in Sales, Marketing, and Product Engineering. The activities of our branch offices in Munich, Paris and Milton Keynes, our sales office in Milan and our European distribution work are co-ordinated from Duesseldorf. ALPS Nordic AB, a 100 percent subsidiary of ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPA GmbH, is based in Sweden and services the Scandinavian market.

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