Slide Switch Saves Board Space

Oct. 6, 2005
The CAS series slide switch is designed to simplify PCB layout and manufacture by allowing designers to replace conventional jumper pin and wire arrangements with a compact surface mount switch. The switch measures 5.4 mm L x 2.5 mm W x 2.5 mm H for

The CAS series slide switch is designed to simplify PCB layout and manufacture by allowing designers to replace conventional jumper pin and wire arrangements with a compact surface mount switch. The switch measures 5.4 mm L x 2.5 mm W x 2.5 mm H for the SPDT configuration. Other configurations such as DPDT and dual SPDT are available. The slide switch is compatible with most automatic pick-and-place machinery. It comes in a washable format with a tape seal or in a non-washable format without a tape seal and can withstand a maximum reflow temperature of 250°C. Operating temperature range is –40°C to +85°C. Twin gold-plated contacts provide excellent contact stability and a contact resistance of less than 50Ω, with a choice of gull-wing or J-hook terminations. All parts in this slide switch range are RoHS compliant. Delivery is from stock to six weeks. Pricing starts at $0.61 each/1,000. COPAL ELECTRONICS INC., Torrance, CA. (310) 618-0225

Company: COPAL ELECTRONICS INC.

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