The New TL3305 Series Ultraminiature SMT Tact Switch

E-Switch has announced the TL3305 series ultra-miniature SMT tact switch. It offers a mere 4.5mm x 4.5 mm package size for your application design. It has a surface mount termination, and two operating forces to choose from with operating lifecycle up to 500,000. It also offers multiple actuator lengths from 3.8mm to 7.0mm. Applications include wearable technology, telecommunications, consumer electronics, audio/visual, medical devices, testing/instrumentation and computer/peripherals.

Specifications for the TL3305 series ultraminiature tact switch include:

• Electrical Rating: 50mA @ 12VDC
• Electrical Life: 160 gf = 500,000 Cycles 260 gf = 200,000 Cycles
• Contact Resistance: 100mW Max Insulation Resistance: 100MW Min. at 100VDC Dielectric Strength: 250VAC for 1 min. Operating Temperature: -20°C to 70°C Storage Temperature: -30°C to 80°C Operating Force: 160 gf, 250 gf Travel: 0.20mm Contact Arrangement: SPST, normally open.