Tactile Switches feature sound tunable design.
Press Release Summary:
Designated KSC ST Series, design of switches enables sound intensity to be 100% controlled, with ability to match sound level of applications with 2 sound intensity grades. Units feature range of sound levels from greater than 50 dBa to less than 30 dBa. Available in J or G terminations with silver or gold platings, IP67-rated switches are suited for automotive applications, industrial control panels, and medical and consumer applications.
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C&K Components Tunable Tactile Switches
Sound tunable switches ideal for automotive, medical, industrial, consumer applications...
C&K Components Tunable Tactile Switches Enable Additional "Sound Effects" In Applications
NEWTON, MA (November 13, 2007) - C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed a series of sound tunable tactile switches. Designated the KSC ST Series, the design of the switch enables the sound intensity to be 100% controlled, with the ability to match the sound level of applications with two sound intensity grades.
"Typically, sound effect is a result of the switch design and is not controlled," said Eric Grange, C&K Components' product market manager. "However, with the materials selected and design of the KSC ST Series switches, we are able to tune the switches to meet the customer's specified sound level in accordance with the final product design, such as matching the sound with shape and color."
C&K is also able to ensure continuity of the sound when a printed circuit board is populated with a number of switches. The KSC ST Series switches feature a range of sound levels from high (>50dBa) to low (<30dBa) sound intensity levels. The high reliability switches meet IP67 approvals and are available in J or G terminations with silver or gold platings.
The KSC ST Series sound tunable switches are ideal for a variety of automotive applications including steering wheels, HVAC, dashboards, door, seat and sunroof modules, as well as industrial control panels and medical and consumer applications.
Pricing for the KSC ST Series sound tunable tact switches starts at $0.19 in quantities of 10K to 100K.
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. CoActive Technologies headquarters are in Hong Kong. www.ck-components.com
Lead Contact:
Allison Turner
C&K Components
15 Riverdale Ave
Newton MA 02458
Tel: 617.969.3700
allison.turner@coactive-tech.com
