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TP
Tiny Pushbutton Switches
Features/Benefits
- Subminiature size—capable of switching 1 AMP
- Vertical & right angle terminations
- PC & panel mount models
- Snap-in front panel mounting available
- Epoxy terminal seal-compatible with bottom wash cleaning
- RoHS compliant models available
Typical Applications
- Telecommunications and networking equipment
- Computers and peripherals
- Instrumentation and controls
Specifications
- CONTACT RATING: B contact material: 0.4 VA max. @ 20 V AC or DC max. Q contact material: 1 AMP @ 120 V AC or 28 V DC. See page A-19 for additional ratings.
- ELECTRICAL LIFE: TP11, TP21 MODELS: 60,000 make-and-break cycles at full load. TP12 MODELS: 30,000 cycles.
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: Below 20 mΩ typ. initial @ 2-4 V DC, 100 mA, for both silver and gold plated contacts.
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 109Ω min.
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1000 Vrms min. @ sea level.
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –30ºC to 85ºC.
- SOLDERABILITY: Per MIL-STD-202F method 208D, or EIA RS-186E method 9 (1 hour steam aging).
Materials
- CASE: Glass filled nylon 6/6, flame retardant, heat stabilized or diallyl phthalate (DAP), (UL 94V-0).
- PLUNGER: Thermoplastic polyester (UL 94V-0).
- CAP & FRAME: Nylon, black standard.
- BUSHING: Brass, nickel plated.
- HOUSING: Stainless steel.
- SWITCH SUPPORT: Brass, matte-tin plated.
- END CONTACTS: B contact material: Copper alloy, with gold plate over nickel plate. Q contact material: Coin silver, silver plated. See page A-19 for additional contact materials.
- CENTER CONTACT & ALL TERMINALS: B contact material: Copper alloy, with gold plate over nickel plate. Q contact material: Copper alloy, silver plated. See page A-19 for additional contact materials.
- TERMINAL SEAL: Epoxy. Refer to soldering and cleaning in Technical Data Chapter
- HARDWARE: Nut & Locking Ring: Brass nickel plated.Lockwasher: Steel, nickel plated.