LED Key Switches Available in Double action and Detect Versions

C&K Components has developed a new series of robust, IP67-sealed SMT key switches which can work under harsh environment applications.

The K12S Series key switches are available with LED illumination or double action and detect versions. The K12S Series is capable of achieving 1,000,000 life cycles on specific versions, so it is well-suited for the harsh environmental conditions such as automotive, off-road transportation, industrial and medical applications.

It is RoHS-compliant product. Halogen-free K12S Series' advanced design offers customers the flexibility to tailor force values, actuation travel options and offer single pole double throw (SPDT) custom solutions that satisfy application requirements. The K12S Series features an actuation force range of 1.5N to 9N with an overload of 100N and a total travel of 1.5mm.

The double-action design provides sharp tactile feedback on both actions. The K12S Series device features a maximum power rating of 3 WDC and a minimum/maximum voltage of 2V - 30VDC with a minimum/maximum current rating of 10µA - 100mA. The operating temperature ranges from -40°C to +85°C. The K12S Series is also available in an IP40-rated package for less demanding applications.

The key highlights of IP67-sealed SMT key switches are as followed: (1)IP67-sealed; (2)Achieves 1,000,000 life cycles on specific versions; (3)Double-action design; (4)Actuation force range of 1.5N to 9N; (5)Overload of 100N; (6)Total travel of 1.5mm; (7)Maximum power rating of 3 WDC; (8)Minimum/maximum voltage of 2V - 30VDC; (9)Minimum/maximum current rating of 10?A - 100mA; (10)Operating temperature ranges from -40°C to +85°C.

Established in 1957, C&K Components has built a position of leadership by offering one of the broadest lines of high performance switches and a superior level of customer service.

The new C&K combines the history, products and experience of three of the industries leading suppliers: C&K Components of Newton MA, USA; the Rudolf Schadow Company of Berlin, Germany; and the Jeanrenaud switch company of Dole, France.

C&K Components has built its reputation as a customer first organization, providing superior support, flexibility and solutions at competitive prices. Whether it’s a standard, special or custom product or design, the company will produce a cost-effective engineered product for all application-specific requirements.

C&K Components is a division of CoActive Technologies, a privately held company manufacturing electromechanical switches, interface controls, keypads, dome arrays and modules. The related integrated circuit is 05F1.