Switch suits high performance applications.

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Type 04 switch is available in over 100 standard configurations, and is used in applications as selector switch or audio attenuator. With up to 24 positions, it offers contacts in hard gold or gold flash over hard silver. Product is available with shaft dia of 6 mm and ¼ in., and works within specifications even after 25,000 switching cycles. Rugged switch is suited for medical, industrial, audio, and homeland security/defense applications.



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Elma's High Reliability Switch Comes in Over 100 Configurations



FREMONT, California, Feb. 16, 2006 - Elma Electronic, a leading designer and manufacturer of rotary components and electronic packaging products, Type 04 switch comes in over 100 standard configurations. It can be used in applications as either a selector switch or audio attenuator.

Elma offers the switch in a vast number of styles depending on the desired number of positions, poles, and the choice of terminations. The switch is also available with shaft diameters of 6mm and ¼". With up to 24 positions, the Type 04 offers contacts in hard gold or gold flash over hard silver for high reliability.

The Type 04 switch is one of the most reliable in the world, and works well within specifications after 25,000 switching cycles. The rugged switch is ideal for high performance applications in medical, industrial, audio, and homeland security/defense applications.

Elma's Type 04 switches are approximately priced at $18.00/ea in volume, depending on configuration. The lead-time is 2 weeks. For more information on Elma's concentric switches, knobs, and custom design services, please contact Mark Thorsell at 510-656-5829 x 228.

About Elma Electronic
Elma Electronic Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of enclosures, backplanes, cabinets, cases, and "ready-to-run" packaging for CPCI, Rugged COTS, VME/64x, VXI, PC and custom bus structures. Elma's component product line offers a wide selection of top quality switches knobs and LED arrays. The company has been a worldwide supplier of dependable, high performance products for over 35 years. Elma operates three facilities in the continental United States plus has locations in Switzerland, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Israel.

Elma Electronic Inc. is located at 44350 Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538 USA. Telephone (510) 656-3400 - Fax (510) 656-3783. www.elma.com

Company Contact:
Justin Moll, Elma Electronic
510.490.7388
fax 510.490.1853
e-mail: jmoll@Bustronic.com

Lorna V. Singh
Marketing Coordinator
P: (510) 656-5829 x 301
F: (510) 656-3783
lornas@elma.com

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