TP Series
Tiny Pushbutton Switches
Features/Benefits
Typical Applications
A
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Subminiature size—capable of
switching 1 AMP
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Telecommunications and
networking equipment
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Vertical & right angle terminations
PC & panel mount models
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Computers and peripherals
Instrumentation and controls
Snap-in front panel mounting available
Epoxy terminal seal-compatible with
bottom wash cleaning
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RoHS compliant models available
Models Available
Specifications
Materials
CONTACT RATING: B contact material: 0.4 VA max. @
20 V AC or DC max. Q contact material: 1 AMP @
CASE: Glass filled nylon 4/6 or 6/6, flame retardant, heat stabilized
or diallyl phthalate (DAP), (UL 94V-0).
120 V AC or 28 V DC. See page A-19 for additional ratings.
PLUNGER: Thermoplastic polyester (UL 94V-0).
ELECTRICAL LIFE: TP11, TP21 MODELS: 60,000 make-and-break
cycles at full load. TP12 MODELS: 30,000 cycles.
CAP & FRAME: Nylon, black standard.
BUSHING: Brass, nickel plated.
CONTACT RESISTANCE: Below 20 mΩ typ. initial @
HOUSING: Stainless steel.
2-4 V DC, 100 mA, for both silver and gold plated contacts.
SWITCH SUPPORT: Brass, matte-tin plated.
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INSULATION RESISTANCE: 10 Ω min.
END CONTACTS: B contact material: Copper alloy, with gold plate
over nickel plate. Q contact material: Coin silver, silver plated.
See page A-19 for additional contact materials.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1000 Vrms min. @ sea level.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –30ºC to 85ºC.
SOLDERABILITY: Per MIL-STD-202F method 208D, or
EIA RS-186E method 9 (1 hour steam aging).
CENTER CONTACT & ALL TERMINALS: B contact material: Copper
alloy, with gold plate over nickel plate. Q contact material:
Copper alloy, silver plated. See page A-19 for additional
contact materials.
NOTE: Any models supplied with Q, B, P, R or G contact material are RoHS compliant.
NOTE: Specifications and materials listed above are for switches with standard options.
For information on specific and custom switches, consult Customer Service Center.
TERMINAL SEAL: Epoxy. Refer to soldering and cleaning in
Technical Data Chapter
HARDWARE: Nut & Locking Ring: Brass nickel plated.
Lockwasher: Steel, nickel plated.
Build-A-Switch
To order, simply select desired option from each category and place in the appropriate box. Available options are shown
and described on pages A-16 thru A-20. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center. All
models have epoxy terminal seal and are compatible with all “bottom-wash” PCB cleaning methods.
Switch Function
TP11 SPST Off-Mom.
TP12 SPDT On-Mom.
TP21 DPST Off-Mom.
Actuator or Bushing
SH .155" high plunger, threaded,
Seal
Terminations
.220" high bushing, flat
SH8 .155" high plunger, unthreaded,
.220" high bushing, round
SH9 .155" high plunger, unthreaded,
.220" high bushing, flat
E
Epoxy
A
C
Z
Right angle, PC thru-hole
PC Thru-hole
Solder lug
Cap Color
AV Vertical right angle, PC thru-hole
V3 Vertical mount, v-bracket
2
Black
NONE Models with no cap
White
J81 Snap-in with frame
W
Wire wrap
LT
.215" high plunger, threaded,
.310" high bushing, flat
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Contact Material
LT9 .215" high plunger, unthreaded,
.310" high bushing, flat
MS9 .130" high plunger,
.020" high bushing, round
B
P
Q
G
R
Gold
Gold, matte-tin
Silver
Gold over silver
Gold over silver, matte-tin
Frame Color
Black
NONE Models with no frame
2
Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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