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DS Series Detect Switch

DS Series Detect Switch

DS Series Detect Switch

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides technical specifications for the DS Series Detect Switches by C&K Switches, highlighting their compact design, low actuation force, and options for left, right, and right-angle configurations. These switches are suitable for applications in computer peripherals, office equipment, consumer electronics, appliances, and audio-visual equipment.
Specifications:
  • Contact Arrangement: SPST, NO and SPDT options available.
  • Contact Rating: Ranges from 0.1A @ 16 VDC to 100mA @ 30 VDC.
  • Operating Life: Varies from 20,000 to 100,000 cycles depending on the model.
  • Operating Force: Ranges from 30 gf to 50 gf.
  • Travel: Total travel ranges from 0.9 mm to 4.5 mm.
  • Initial Contact Resistance: Maximum of 1 Ω to 500 mΩ.
  • Insulation Resistance: Minimum of 10 MΩ to 100 MΩ at specified voltages.
  • Dielectric Strength: Ranges from 100 V AC to 500 V AC.
  • Operating Temperature: From -40ºC to +85ºC.
Materials: The switches are constructed using various materials such as PA, POM, PBT, and silver or gold-plated copper alloy for terminals and springs.
Packaging: The switches are available in different packaging options, typically in quantities of 500 to 2,500 pieces.
Key Features: The switches are designed for detecting mechanical movement with low actuation force, making them ideal for sensitive applications. They offer flexibility in design with multiple configuration options.
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DS Series Detect Switch-1

Features/Benefits • Compact design • Low actuation force • Detect mechanical movement • Left and right options • Right angle options Typical Applications • Computer peripherals • Office equipment • Consumer electronics • Appliances • Audio and visual equipment PART NUMBER Specifications CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPST, NO CONTACT RATING: 100mA @ 30 VDC OPERATING LIFE: 50,000 cycles OPERATING FORCE: 50 gf max. PRE-TRAVEL: 0.7 mm TOTAL TRAVEL: 2.6 mm INITIAL CONTACT RESISTANCE: 1 0 max. INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100 M 0 min. @ 100 VDC 60 sec. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 100 V AC (50-60Hz) 60 sec. OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40°C to +85°C. Materials KNOB: PA COVER: PA SPRING: Gold plated, copper alloy HOUSING: PA TERMINAL: Silver plated, copper alloy Specifications CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPST, NO CONTACT RATING: 100mA @ 30 VDC OPERATING LIFE: 50,000 cycles OPERATING FORCE: 30 gf max. PRE-TRAVEL: 0.7 mm TOTAL TRAVEL: 2.2 mm INITIAL CONTACT RESISTANCE: 1 0 max. INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100 M 0 min. @ 100 VDC 60 sec. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 100 V AC (50-60Hz) 60 sec. OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40°C to +85°C. Materials KNOB: PA COVER: PA SPRING: Gold plated, copper alloy HOUSING: PA TERMINAL: Silver plated, copper alloy Detect CsK Dimensions are shown: mm Specifications and dimensions subject to change

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DS Series Detect Switch-2

Specifications CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPST, NO CONTACT RATING: 100mA @ 30 VDC OPERATING LIFE: 50,000 cycles OPERATING FORCE: 50 gf max. PRE-TRAVEL: 0.7 mm TOTAL TRAVEL: 2.6 mm INITIAL CONTACT RESISTANCE: 1 0 max. INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100 M 0 min. @ 100 VDC 60 sec. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 100 V AC (50-60Hz) 60 sec. OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40°C to +85°C. Materials KNOB: PA COVER: PA SPRING: Gold plated, copper alloy HOUSING: PA TERMINAL: Silver plated, copper alloy PART NUMBER Detect Specifications CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPDT CONTACT RATING: 5mA @ 5 VDC OPERATING LIFE: 100,000 cycles OPERATING FORCE:...

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DS Series Detect Switch-3

PART NUMBER Specifications CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPST CONTACT RATING: 100mA @ 30 VDC OPERATING LIFE: 50,000 cycles OPERATING FORCE: 36 gf PRE TRAVEL: 0.70 +0.20/-0.40 mm INITIAL CONTACT RESISTANCE: 1 O max. INSULATION RESISTANCE: 50 M O min. @ 250 VDC 60 sec. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 250 V AC (50-60Hz) 60 sec. OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20°C to +70°C. Materials KNOB: POM COVER: PA SPRING: Gold plated HOUSING: PA TERMINAL: Silver plated Specifications CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPST, NO CONTACT RATING: 0.1A @ 16 VDC OPERATING LIFE: 20,000 cycles OPERATING FORCE: 30 ± 15 gf TRAVEL: 0.90 ± 0.20 mm INITIAL CONTACT...

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DS Series Detect Switch-4

PART NUMBER Specifications CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPDT CONTACT RATING: 100mA @ 30 VDC OPERATING LIFE: 20,000 cycles OPERATING FORCE: 30 ± 20 gf OVER TRAVEL: 2.0 ± 0.40 mm INITIAL CONTACT RESISTANCE: 200 m O max. INSULATION RESISTANCE: 10 M O min. @ 250 VDC 60 sec. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 250 V AC (50-60Hz) 60 sec. OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20°C to +70°C. Materials KNOB: POM COVER: PA46 SLIDER: PBT HOUSING: PA46 TERMINAL: Silver plated PART NUMBER Detect Specifications CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPDT CONTACT RATING: 100mA @ 30 VDC OPERATING LIFE: 20,000 cycles OPERATING FORCE: 30 ± 20 gf OVER TRAVEL: 2.0 ±...

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DS Series Detect Switch-5

PART NUMBER Specifications CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPST CONTACT RATING: 1mA @ 5 VDC OPERATING LIFE: 100,000 cycles OPERATING FORCE: 50 gf max. TOTAL TRAVEL: 4.5±0.2 mm INITIAL CONTACT RESISTANCE: 500 m 0 max. INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100 M 0 min. @ 500 VDC 60 sec. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 500 V AC (50-60Hz) 60 sec. OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20°C to +70°C. Materials LEVER: POM COVER: PA HOUSING: PA TERMINAL: Silver plated Specifications CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPST CONTACT RATING: 1mA @ 5 VDC OPERATING LIFE: 100,000 cycles OPERATING FORCE: 50 gf max. TOTAL TRAVEL: 4.5±0.2 mm INITIAL CONTACT RESISTANCE: 500...

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