Series A
Process Sealed Subminiature Toggles
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General Specifications
Electrical Capacity (Resistive Load)
Logic Level: 0.4VA maximum @ 28V AC/DC maximum
(Applicable Range 0.1mA ~ 0.1A @ 20mV ~ 28V)
Note: Find additional explanation of operating range in Supplement section.
Other Ratings
Contact Resistance: 50 milliohms maximum
Insulation Resistance: 500 megohms minimum @ 500V DC
Dielectric Strength: 500V AC minimum between contacts for 1 minute minimum;
500V AC minimum between contacts & case for 1 minute minimum
Mechanical Life: 100,000 operations minimum for On-None-On & On-Off-On
50,000 operations minimum for other circuits
Electrical Life: 50,000 operations minimum
Nominal Operating Force: 1.47N (momentary); 1.18N (maintained) for .394” (10.0mm) toggles
2.73N (momentary); 1.84N (maintained) for all other toggles
Contact Timing: Nonshorting (break-before-make)
Angle of Throw: 26°
Materials & Finishes
Toggle: Glass fiber reinforced polyamide for antistatic; nickel plated brass for all others
Case Housing: Glass fiber reinforced polyamide
Support Bracket: Tin plated phosphor bronze
Movable Contact: Phosphor bronze with gold plating
Stationary Contacts: Brass with gold plating
Terminals: Brass with gold plating
Environmental Data
Operating Temperature Range: –30°C through +85°C (–22°F through +185°F)
Humidity: 90 ~ 95% humidity for 240 hours @ 40°C (104°F)
Vibration: 10 ~ 55Hz with peak-to-peak amplitude of 1.5mm traversing the frequency range
& returning in 1 minute; 3 right angled directions for 2 hours
Shock: 50G (490m/s
2
) acceleration (tested in 6 right angled directions, with 5 shocks in each direction)
PCB Processing
Soldering: Wave Soldering Recommended. See Profile A in Supplement section.
Manual Soldering: See Profile B in Supplement section.
Cleaning: Automated cleaning. See Cleaning Specifications in Supplement section.
Standards & Certifications
The A Series toggles have not been tested for UL recognition or CSA certification.
These switches are designed for use in a low-voltage, low-current, logic-level circuit.
When used as intended in a logic-level circuit, the results do not produce hazardous energy.