Series A

Process Sealed Subminiature Toggles

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A4

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:

50 milliohms maximum

Insulation Resistance:

500 megohms minimum @ 500V DC

Dielectric Strength:

500V AC minimum between contacts for 1 minute minimum;

500V AC minimum between contacts & case for 1 minute minimum

Mechanical Life:

100,000 operations minimum for On-None-On & On-Off-On

50,000 operations minimum for other circuits

Electrical Life:

50,000 operations minimum

Nominal Operating Force:

1.47N (momentary); 1.18N (maintained) for .394” (10.0mm) toggles

2.73N (momentary); 1.84N (maintained) for all other toggles

Contact Timing:

Nonshorting (break-before-make)

Angle of Throw:

26°

Materials & Finishes

Toggle:

Glass fiber reinforced polyamide for antistatic; nickel plated brass for all others

Case Housing:

Glass fiber reinforced polyamide

Support Bracket:

Tin plated phosphor bronze

Movable Contact:

Phosphor bronze with gold plating

Stationary Contacts:

Brass with gold plating

Terminals:

Brass with gold plating

Environmental Data

Operating Temperature Range:

–30°C through +85°C (–22°F through +185°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 A in Supplement section.

Manual Soldering: See Profile B in Supplement section.

Cleaning:

Automated cleaning. See Cleaning Specifications in Supplement section.

Standards & Certifications

The A Series toggles have not been tested for UL recognition 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.