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, and top tape sealed versions that are designed to withstand wave soldering and board washing.

Applications for the KAP series piano DIP switches include garage door openers, test & instrumentation, telecommunications and controller applications.

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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.