Illuminated Pushbutton Switches feature snap-on caps.
Press Release Summary:
Available with or without LEDs, ELUM(TM) Series right-angle switches feature 6 mm profile and copper alloy, silver plated with gold flash that provides self-cleaning contacts. Ratings range from 0.01-250 mA and from 20 mV to 50 Vdc. RoHS-compliant switches are available in through-hole and surface-mount configurations as well as in latching and momentary versions. Cap styles include high-temperature, soldering-compatible, and polycarbonate models.
Original Press Release:
C&K Components Develops Illuminated Pushbutton Switches with Custom Snap-on Caps
NEWTON, MA (March 5, 2008) - C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed a family of right-angle illuminated pushbutton switches. Designated the ELUM(TM) Series, the switches are available with or without LEDs and feature custom snap-on caps. The pushbutton switches are designed to eliminate the need for a separate LED and light pipe on a printed circuit board.
"The ELUM Series devices are one of the only pushbutton switches designed so the LED travels with the actuator, ensuring even distribution of light," said David Webber, worldwide product manager for C&K Components. "The compact design of the ELUM switches also saves space on the PC board, enabling product miniaturization and greater on-board functionality."
The ELUM Series switches feature a low 6mm profile, are available in through-hole and surface mount configurations, and copper alloy, silver-plated with gold flash that provide reliable self-cleaning contacts. Ratings range from 0.01mA to 250mA and from 20mV to 50VDC. The latching version (push-push) can be specified for switching functions such as mode select and power on/off, while the momentary version is ideal for test, reset and notification functions.
ELUM(TM) Series switches are RoHS-compliant and compatible with high-speed reflow soldering processes. The 30,000 cycle life expectancy makes the pushbutton devices ideal for telecom, industrial, medical, automotive and consumer electronics applications.
Recently three different style caps for the ELUM Series pushbutton switches were developed. The 957C Series cap is a high temperature black cap that can be installed at the factory or as a secondary operation after the switch has been soldered to the board. The 957C Series caps are capable of withstanding RoHS solder profiles. Both 181D Series caps are constructed with clear polycarbonate material and paint and laser etched, making the cap easily customized. The 181D01000 versions are also paint and laser etched, but features a white paint underlay for increased visibility if the LED is not illuminated.
Typical pricing for the ELUM Series switches ranges from $1.24 to $1.81 in quantities of 10,000. Lead time is from 6 to 8 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
