Posted to News on 17th Feb 2009, 09:22
A new tactile switch from Tyco Electronics shows that a side actuated switch operation in combination with a modern slim design of an application is no longer a contradiction. With a height of only 1.65mm, the new FSM3MS miniature side-actuated tactile switch is suitable for miniature low-profile applications such as mobile phones, MP3 players, Bluetooth headsets, portable handheld devices and remote controls, to name only a few.
Offering a space-saving switch on the PCB, the FSM3MS tactile switch benefits from very small dimensions of only 4.7×4.5×1.65mm (w×d×h) and is available in two versions (terminals: SMD or SMD-up), with or without location pins. The version containing location pins is suited for fixing the switch on the PCB during the soldering process.
Technical details of the FSM3MS device include a contact rating of 50mA at 12V DC, a mechanical life of 100,000 operations minimum, an actuation force of 2.2N, a travel of 0.3mm +/- 0.1mm and an operating temperature range of -20 up to +85 degC.
Tyco's FSM3MS tactile switch comes packaged in tape and reel format and is available from stock at very short delivery times.
