A surface mount tact switch offering LED illumination in blue, red, green and yellow, has been released by E-Switch. The TL3240 series illuminated tact switch features a life expectancy of 200,000 cycles, a contact rating of 50 mA @ 12 VDC, and an operating temperature range of -25°C to 70°C. Cap options are available, but are ordered and shipped separately. The caps cannot go thru the reflow soldering process. Cap color choices include black, red, blue, ivory, green and yellow, and are offered in a square or rectangle shape. Applications and markets that might find this switch useful include the audio/visual market, computer peripherals, consumer electronics, instrumentation, telecommunications, and medical equipment, among others. TL3240 series switches come in tape & reel packaging at 500 pieces per reel.