D6 Key Switch
The D6 is a single-pole, momentary
action, normally open keyswitch specially
designed for digital electronic controls.
Its small size enables keyboard design
with minimum center spacing of
12.7 mm (0.500).
Construction
Function
Momentary
Contact arrangement
Distance between button centers, min.
Contacts
1 make contact = SPST, NO
12.7 mm (0.500 inch)
PC pins
Electrical data
The commoned terminals offer the
possibility of X, Y coding on just a single
sided printed circuit board.
A total travel of 0.8 mm (0.0315) combi-
ned with a snap effect provides the user
with a smooth, gentle, yet positive tactile
feedback.
Built-in buttons (square or round) are
available in several colors and have
been designed to fit directly on front
panels.
The D6 version with plunger 3.3 ꢀ
3.3 mm (0.130 ꢀ 0.130) can accept any
standard or customer-designed
button.
Switching power max.
6 VA
100 V AC
100 mA AC
1000 V AC
Switching voltage max.
Switching current max.
Dielectric strength (50 Hz/1 Min.)
Operating life with max. switching power
Contact resistance
ꢁ 2.5 ꢀ 105 operations
ꢂ 100 mΩ
Insulation resistance
Contact bounce
ꢁ 1011
ꢂ 3 ms
Ω
Mechanical data
Switching travel
Operating force
0.8 ± 0.2 (0.031 ± 0.0078)
1.3N ± 30% (130 grams ± 30%)
Further data
Contact material
Insulation material
Silver plated
PBT (white color)
Flat D6 can be actuated with customer
designed buttons or behind a membrane.
base
PBT for high temperature (blue color)
ABS high temperature
– 20°C to + 85°C
A version exists for high temperature,
resisting wave soldering in severe
conditions. This type is offered only in
black.
button
Operating temperature
Climatic category
Hand soldering
Wave or bath soldering
Cleaning
21 days at 40°C
350°C for 3 seconds
225°C for 5 seconds
Use solvents compatible with ABS.
Applications
ꢀ Video, TV sets, remote control, video
and disc recorder
ꢀ Audio, car radio, portable radio
ꢀ Test and measuring equipment
ꢀ Automobiles
ꢀ Electronic games
ꢀ Domestic appliances
ꢀ Telephones and intercoms
Ordering code: see next page.
Dimensions are shown in mm (inch)
Dimensions subject to change
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