K12 Series
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Features/Benefits • Excellent tactile feel • Wide choice of LED colors, travel and actuator forces • High reliability / long life • Sealed version available • Designed for low-level switching • Double stroke version available • Detector version available Typical Applications • Automotive • Off-road transportation • Industrial electronics • Computers & network equipment • Joysticks Construction FUNCTION: momentary DISTANCE BETWEEN BUTTON CENTERS: min. 11 (0.433) K12C = 13 (0.512) TERMINALS: PC pins, tinned MOUNTING: Locating pins; K12G and K12P additionally with snap-in housing Mechanical TOTAL TRAVEL: 1 mm, 1,5 mm, 2 mm SWITCHING TRAVEL: 0,6 mm* OPERATING FORCE: 1.5 N OD without snap-point as detector switch, 2.5 N, 3.5 N, 5 N, 3.5/7 N, 6/12 N. Additional operating force 7N, 9N and 20N, available on request. PROTECTION CLASS: K12C IP 67 (dust tight, protected against the effects of immersion in water; other versions IP 40) * Additional switching travel (with pre-travel) available by request. Packaging Bulk in boxes of 250 pieces (version C or GO) or 300 pieces (version A, AL, P or PL) Electrical SWITCHING POWER MIN./MAX.: 0.02mW/3 W SWITCHING VOLTAGE MIN./MAX.: 2 V DC / 30 V DC SWITCHING CURRENT MIN./MAX.: 10 mA /100 mA DIELECTRIC STRENGTH (50 Hz, 1 min): > 500 V OPERATING LIFE For all K12 versions up to 6N with max. switching power: > 106 operations For all K12/K12C versions from 7N to 20N with max. switching power: please consult factory For K12G & K12GO with max. switching power: > 5 x 104 operations CONTACT RESISTANCE: Initial < 50 mD INSULATION RESISTANCE: > 1010D BOUNCE TIME: < 1 ms; Operating speed 100 mm/s (3.94/s) Environmental OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 85°C STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 95°C Process SOLDERABILITY: Wave soldering, compatible with lead free soldering profile; Hand soldering, 350°C How To Order Our easy build-a-switch concept allows you to mix and match options to create the switch you need. To order, select desired option from each category and place it in the appropriate box. Note: Some of the configurations may not be available or could require some development. K12AL No snap-in pegs with central LED K12P With snap-in pegs K12C Sealed contact with rubber cap (IP 67) K12GO Two-step switch NONE version with LED, version C BK Black cap - No LED YE Yellow cap - No LED RD Red cap - No LED GY Gray cap - No LED K12C - 1mm MAX K12 with LED - 1.5 mm MAX K12G & K12GO version only Additional operating force: 7N, 9N available on request LED Color NONE No LED GN Green YE Yellow OG Orange RD Red WH White Operating Force*** 1.5N OD 1.5 N without snap-point 2.5N 2.5 N Standard LED Code NONE No LED LV306 Green LV327 Yellow LV315 Orange LV352 Red LV302 White Arrangement NONE SPSTNO (STD) 1R SPST NC (Special request) Dimensions are shown: mm Specifications and dimensions subject to change

series K12A without snap in pcb layout, mounting side 7,5 K12ALKey Switches pcb layout, mounting side First Angle Projection Dimensions are shown: mm Specifications and dimensions subject to change

series pcb layout, mounting side center of actuation area (notice LED) K12PL pcb layout, mounting side Dimensions are shown: mm Specifications and dimensions subject to change

series I I I I K12C sealed contact with rubber cap (ip 67) total travel 1,0 pcb layout, mounting side actuation area I 1 First Anglei— J Projection Dimensions are shown: mm Specifications and dimensions subject to change

K12GO series pcb layout, mounting side Key Switches I I First Angle Dimensions are shown: mm Specifications and dimensions subject to change

option code Key Switches option code contact arrangement option 1R SPST NC (SPECIAL REQUEST FOR NORMALLY CLOSED OPTION)C&K 14 Jan 22 D-12 Dimensions are shown: mm Specifications and dimensions subject to change