Subminiature DIP Switches meet RoHS requirements.
Press Release Summary:
Available in 4-8 positions, end-to-end stackable JS Series features sliding twin contact mechanism with self-cleaning action. Contacts are gold-plated and prevent oxidation and sulfide effect. Self-extinguishing UL94V-0 material in cover and base provide arc and insulation resistance. Rated 25 mA at 24 Vdc, switches come in through-hole version, which conforms to .100 x .100 in. PCB grid, and surface mount version with .100 or .050 in. terminal spacing.
Original Press Release:
New DIP Devices Designed to Meet RoHS Requirements
End-to-End Stackable JS Series Available in Four to Eight Positions
Scottsdale, Ariz. (October 14, 2005) - NKK Switches, which continues to provide design engineers with innovative and dependable switch products, today announced the release of a new series of DIP switches.
The RoHS compliant JS series of subminiature DIP switches rounds out NKK's offering in this category of switches. The devices incorporate several distinctive characteristics including both through-hole and surface mount configurations as well as the choice of four or eight positions.
These end-to-end stackable devices have a sliding twin contact mechanism with self-cleaning action to provide smooth actuation and produce high contact reliability. The contacts are gold plated and prevent oxidation and sulfide effect. This contact mechanism also ensures stable contact resistance. NKK's use of self extinguishing UL94V-0 certified material in the cover and base provides high arc resistance as well as high insulation resistance. The JS series is rated at 25mA @ 24V DC.
The JS through-hole version is subminiature in size. Terminal spacing conforms to standard .100" X .100" (2.54mm) PCB grid. The terminals are slanted to ensure secure PCB mounting and prevent dislodging during wave soldering. Available actuation options include top actuated or piano. The through-hole versions are packaged standard in stick-tube.
The JS surface mount switches are subminiature in size. The switches feature gull-wing terminals to deliver secure PCB mounting and prevent dislodging during vapor phase and infrared convection reflow soldering. Its terminal spacing conforms to standard PCB grid with either .100" (2.54mm) or .050" (1.27mm). Extended and flush actuators are available. Packaging is either stick-tube or tape-reel depending upon switch configuration.
A leading designer and producer of electromechanical switches, NKK Switches offers one of the industry's most extensive selections of illuminated, process sealed, miniature, specialty, and surface mount switches. The company manufactures more than four-million toggle, rocker, pushbutton, slide, rotary and DIP rotary, keypad, and keylock switches. NKK Switches maintains a complete network of qualified representatives and distributors through the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Europe, and Asia.
NKK Switches is keenly aware of the myriad of issues that are covered under the RoHS directive. With more than 50-years experience in the switch industry, and as an environmentally-conscious company, NKK is not only committed to providing high quality products and services, but we also provide environmentally-safe products for our valued customers. NKK continues to lead the industry in responding to the needs of the marketplace with innovation, high reliability and a commitment to excellence.
For more information, contact Bob Wanless at NKK Switches, 7850 E. Gelding Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Phone 480-991-0942. Fax 480-998-1435. Or visit the NKK Switches Web site at www.nkkswitches.com.
