September 2002

PRESS  RELEASE

Surface mount half pitch DIP switches

IKH series

APEM adds to its range of DIP switches (standard, piano, vertical, low profile...) a half pitch series for surface mounting.

These half pitch models (terminal pitch 1.27mm instead of 2.54mm), featuring very low profile (1.6mm height only), have a very small PCB space requirement and therefore generate considerable space savings.

They  meet the requirements of professional equipment manufacturers and are adapted for automated placement and modern soldering techniques (infrared, vapor vapeur).

Main specifications:

• 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 pole models

• Self-cleaning contact

• Case, cover and actuator: high temperature thermoplastic UL94-V0

• Tin plated terminals

• Washable (tape seal standard)

• Packaging: reel or IC tubes

Contact us for more information on these and many other switch types.