Overview: The document provides comprehensive specifications and guidelines for various series of tactile switches manufactured by NKK, including CB, CB3, HP02, JB, JF, and JL series. These switches are designed for low-voltage, low-current applications, suitable for logic-level circuits.
CB Series:- Specifications: 6mm process sealed, 50mA low/logic level, PCB mount, flat button.
- Electrical Ratings: 50mA @ 24V DC, contact resistance of 100 milliohms max, insulation resistance of 100 megohms min @ 250V DC.
- Mechanical Life: 100,000 operations minimum.
- Materials: Actuator made of glass fiber reinforced polyamide, case of stainless steel, contacts of beryllium copper with silver plating.
- Environmental Data: Operating temperature from -25°C to +70°C, humidity tolerance of 90-95% for 96 hours at 40°C.
- Distinctive Features: Sealed construction, UL flammability rating of 94V-0, crimped terminals.
CB3 Series:- Specifications: 6mm SMT, process sealed, gull wing terminals, upright mount.
- Distinctive Features: Heat tolerant resin, dome contact for tactile feedback, gull-winged terminals.
HP02 Series:- Specifications: 6mm, 3VA DC power level or 0.4VA logic level, PCB mount.
- Electrical Ratings: Power level of 3VA max @ 28V DC, logic level of 0.4VA max @ 28V AC/DC.
- Mechanical Life: 500,000 operations minimum.
- Materials: Actuator and base made of glass fiber reinforced polyamide, contacts available in silver or gold plating.
- Distinctive Features: Gold plated contacts, crimped terminals, heat resistant resin body.
JB Series:- Specifications: Low profile, process sealed, materials include polyacetal or glass fiber reinforced PBT for actuators.
- Electrical Capacity: 50mA @ 24V DC for standard models, 125mA @ 24V DC for high force models.
- Mechanical & Electrical Life: Standard models: 5,000,000 operations; high force models: 1,000,000 operations.
- Environmental Data: Operating temperature from -25°C to +70°C, humidity tolerance of 90-95% for 240 hours at 40°C.
- Assembly Procedure: Solder switch to PCB, install PCB in equipment, snap mounter into panel, snap cap onto plunger.
JF Series:- Specifications: Ultra-thin, process sealed, 5mm profile, rubber seal construction.
- Electrical and Mechanical Specifications: 50mA at 24V DC, contact resistance of 50 milliohms max, insulation resistance of 500 megohms min @ 250V DC.
- Materials and Environmental Data: Actuator made of polyamide or polycarbonate, operating temperature from -25°C to +70°C.
- PCB Processing and Cleaning: Wave soldering recommended, automated cleaning advised.
JL Series:- Specifications: Illuminated push buttons, slides, programmable rockers, touch, tilt, and toggles.
- Electrical Capacity: 50mA at 24V DC, contact resistance of 50 milliohms max.
- Environmental Data: Operating temperature from -25°C to +50°C, humidity tolerance of 90-95% for 240 hours at 40°C.
- Distinctive Characteristics: Full-face illumination, dome contact for tactile feedback, crimped terminals.
General Information:- All series are designed for low-voltage, low-current applications and are not tested for UL recognition or CSA certification.
- Packaging options include stick-tube and tape-reel.
- Switches are suitable for use in keyboard matrices and can be configured for common bus or X-Y matrix electrical interconnections.
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