Series DB
Light Touch Miniature Pushbuttons
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.
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Other Ratings
Contact Resistance:
Insulation Resistance:
Dielectric Strength:
50 milliohms maximum
1,000 megohms minimum @ 500V DC
1,000V AC minimum between contacts for 1 minute minimum;
1,500V AC minimum between contacts & case for 1 minute minimum
200,000 operations minimum
Mechanical Life:
Electrical Life:
100,000 operations minimum
Nominal Operating Force:
Single Pole: 1.96N
Double Pole: 2.94N
Travel:
Pretravel .020” (0.5mm); Overtravel .020” (0.5mm); Total Travel .039” (1.0mm)
Materials & Finishes
Plunger:
Brass with nickel plating
Brass with nickel plating
Stainless steel
Bushing:
Frame:
Case:
Glass fiber reinforced polyamide
Copper with gold plating
Phosphor bronze with gold plating
Brass with gold plating
Movable Contacts:
Stationary Contacts:
Terminals:
Environmental Data
Operating Temp Range:
Humidity:
–10°C through +70°C (+14°F through +158°F)
90 ~ 95% humidity for 96 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/s2) acceleration (tested in 6 right angled directions, with 5 shocks in each direction)
Installation
Mounting Torque:
Cap Installation Force:
1.47Nm (13.0 lb•in) for double nut; 0.68Nm (6.0 lb•in) for single nut
78.5N (17.65 lbf) maximum downward force on actuator
PCB Processing
Soldering:
Wave Soldering Recommended. See Profile A in Supplement section.
Manual Soldering: See Profile B in Supplement section.
Cleaning:
These devices are not process sealed. Hand clean locally using alcohol based solution.
Standards & Certifications
The DB Series pushbuttons have not been tested for UL recognition or CSA certification.
These switches are designed for use in low-voltage, low-current, logic-level circuit.
When used as intended in a logic-level circuit, the results do not produce hazardous energy.
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