Miniature pushbuttons suit professional equipment

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Jul 13, 2004

The PS150 Series of high-quality, miniature pushbutton switches are just 7 x 7mm wide, with a low-profile 5mm-high body, and a 10mm overall height.

The PS150 Series of high-quality, miniature pushbutton switches are just 7 x 7mm wide, with a low-profile 5mm-high body, and a 10mm overall height.

The switches are manufactured to high standards, using quality materials, specifically designed for low- or medium-current PCB mounting applications.

They are available with either a momentary or an alternate action.

The contact arrangement is double-pole, single-throw.

Both illuminated and nonilluminated types are offered, with options of amber, green, red or yellow illumination.

The PCB mounting is 2.5mm pitch, and the main electrical specifications are: DC 12V 100mA contact rating; 50mohm maximum initial contact resistance; and 100Mohm minimum insulation resistance at 500V DC.

The switch life is 10,000 operations.

The switch travel is 1.5mm and a range of moulded knobs is available in various colours.

Applications will include instrumentation, professional audio, video and broadcasting equipment.