Micro-miniature snap-acting detect switch offer extended life cycles

Farnell element14 now stocks C&K's MDS Series micro-miniature snap-acting detect switches which offer extended life cycles. The switches are ideal for medical devices, consumer electronics and within any application where detecting the presence of a mechanical device is required. They are available in vertical or right-angle PCB-mount styles and feature extended mechanical and electrical life cycles (10,000 operations). The switch features a long total travel of 2.9mm. Contact rating is 0.3A at 6VDC, with a contact resistance of 200mohm.