KAP Series Piano DIP Switches

These Piano DIP Switches offer your choice of recessed or extended actuators, tube or tape and reel packaging, 2 to 12 positions and gold over nickel contacts. Piano DIP Switches DIP

The KAP series piano DIP switches employ a reliable wiping contact mechanism that ensures stable contact at low resistance. Available features include:

Gold plated contacts (over nickel)
A choice of recessed or extended actuators
High temp materials
UL94V0
A choice of top-side "OFF" or topside "ON" configurations
Top tape sealed versions designed to withstand wave soldering and board washing

Applications for the KAP series piano DIP switches include:

Garage door openers
Test & instrumentation
Telecommunications
Controller applications

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KAP1108E

Series

Model No.

P

Piano Type

Termination

1

PC Pin

Circuit

1

SPST

No. of Positions

02

2 Positions
03

3 Positions
04

4 Positions
05

5 Positions
06

6 Positions
07

7 Positions
08

8 Positions
09

9 Positions
10

10 Positions
12

12 Positions

Actuator

R

Recessed
Actuator
Top Side
OFF
E

Extended
Actuator
Top Side
OFF

Seal

None

Standard
Unsealed
T

Top Tape
Sealed

SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATING LIFE: 2,000 Make-and-Break Cycles, Each Circuit
SWITCH FUNCTION: SPST, 2 Thru 12 Positions (Except Position 11)
CONTACT RATING: Switch: 25mA @ 24VDC
                               Carry: 100mA @ 50VDC
CONTACT RESISTANCE:
            Initial: 50mΩ Typical @ 2-4VDC @ 100mA
            After Life: 100mΩ Typical @ 2.4DC @ 100mA
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ Min. @ 500V DC
OPERATING FORCE: 1000gf Max.
TRAVEL, ACTUATOR: 2.0mm Typical
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 500V RMS Min. at Sea Level Between Adjacent Terminals
TEMPERATURE RANGE: Operating/Storage: -40°C to 85°C
VIBRATION: To MIL-STD-202F, Method 201 A
SHOCK: To MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B, Condition A
CAPACITANCE: 5pf Max. Between Adjacent Terminals

SOLDERING RECOMMENDATION
               Wave: 500°F (260°C) for 5s Max.
               Hand: 30W Soldering Iron at 608°F (320°C) for 2s Typical
               Keep all switches in the "OFF" position during soldering and cleaning
               process.