Ultra-Thin Pushbuttons

Series GB2

2-06

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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.

Other Ratings

Contact Resistance:

80 milliohms maximum

Insulation Resistance:

500 megohms minimum @ 500V DC

Dielectric Strength:

500V AC minimum for 1 minute minimum

Mechanical Life:

50,000 operations minimum

Electrical Life:

50,000 operations minimum

Nominal Operating Force:

1.0N

Travel:

Pretravel .020” (0.5mm); Overtravel .023 (0.6mm); Total Travel .043” (1.1mm)

Materials & Finishes

Actuator:

Glass fiber reinforced polyamide (UL94V-0)

Case:

Glass fiber reinforced polyamide (UL94V-0)

Movable Contacts:

Phosphor bronze with gold plating

Stationary Contacts:

Brass with gold plating

Base:

Glass fiber reinforced polyamide (UL94V-0)

Mounting Bracket:

Phosphor bronze with tin plating

Terminals:

Brass with gold plating

Environmental Data

Operating Temperature Range:

–25°C through +70°C (–13°F through +158°F)

Humidity:

90 ~ 95% humidity for 240 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:

PCB Processing

Soldering:

Wave Soldering recommended. See Profile B in Supplement section.

Manual Soldering: 4 seconds maximum @ 390°C maximum.

Cleaning:

These devices are not process sealed. Hand clean locally using alcohol based solution.

See Cleaning Specifications in Supplement section.

Standards & Certifications

Flammability Standards:

UL94V-0 actuator, case, & base

UL Recognition

The GB2 Series pushbuttons have not been tested for UL recognition or CSA certification.

or CSA Certification:

These switches are designed for use in a low-voltage, low-current, logic-level circuit.

When used as intended in a logic-level circuit, the results do not produce hazardous energy.