E-Switch Announces New Sub-miniature SMT Tactile Switch

Minneapolis, MN, December 30, 2008 --(PR.com)-- E-Switch announces the TL3313, a sub-miniature tact switch with a small footprint This subminiature tact switch has SMT termination and high reliability with a mechanical life of 100,000. Its reliable dome technology is perfect for many consumer electronics and medical devices. Specifications include:

Electrical Life – 100,000 cycles
Operating Force – 100 +/- 50 gf; 160 +/- 50gf; 250 +/- 50 gf
Contact Rating – 50mA @ 12VDC
Contact Resistance – 100 milliohms (initial max)
Insulation Resistance – 100 Megaohms (Min. @ 100VDC)
Dielectric Strength – 250 VAC (1 minute)
Operating Temperature – minus 20C to + 70C

Markets for the TL3313 series subminiature tact switch include consumer electronics, audio/visual, medical, testing and instrumentation, telecommunications, and computer/servers/peripherals, among others.

Visit E-Switch at www.e-switch.com or call them at 800-867-2717 to request your catalog. You can also request a sample of one of over 4,000 discrete part numbers for one of your projects. Little Details. Big Quality.

About E-Switch. E-Switch has been manufacturing quality switches since 1979 for the electronics, telecom, high tech, instrumentation, A/V, appliance and consumer markets. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, their global reach extends to Europe, Asia and Latin America. Products include Rocker, Toggle, Slide, Tact, Pushbutton, Dip, Rotary, Keylock, Snap Action, Detector switches, and more. E-Switch has local reps and distributors on hand to provide specifying assistance and quick response to requests, along with a top notch sampling and cross-referencing program. E-Switch’s online catalog includes complete specifications, drawings and schematics.

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