SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (March 9, 2009) –
NKK Switches, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of
innovative electromechanical switching devices, today released
the new NP01 Series of smooth actuation subminiature
pushbutton switches. Available in both illuminated and
non-illuminated versions, the series is designed to be highly
reliable and aesthetically pleasing.
Utilizing a single LED, the NP01 switches offer full
illumination that can be specified in red, green or amber, or
a bicolor LED with a red/green combination. Non-illuminated
versions feature caps available in black, white, red and gray.
Caps are 12mm square and can be specified with clear lenses
and matching colored diffusers, or with white diffusers to
match any color.
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The smooth
touch actuation of the NP01 Series is achieved through the
use of a patent pending, uniquely designed mechanical
silicon rubber structure. This smooth actuation makes the
NP01 switches ideal for a vast spectrum of applications
ranging from audio visual, industrial automation and test
and measurement equipment. The NP01 Series also gives
engineers the choice of high (2.5N) or standard (1.5N)
operating force. The distinctive long stroke of 1.5mm
allows operators to feel secure in the actuation of the
circuit. The compact dimensions of these switches measure
just 12.5mm from PC board to the top of the cap.
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They are available in SPST momentary circuit and carry a
rating of 0.4VA @ 28V AC/DC.
Unique in the industry, is the alternating legend option
offered with the NP01. The bicolor red/green device can be
specified with standard off the shelf legends of ON-OFF,
START-STOP or OPEN-CLOSE. This provides an alternative to
traditional methods of adding common legends, such as laser
etching or pad printing and increases the practical
functionality of the switches.
Gold plated contacts provide extremely reliable logic-level
switching. The design allows for a conservative rating of
500,000 operations minimum of mechanical and electrical life
and the terminals are crimped to ensure secure PC mounting and
to prevent dislodging during soldering. In addition, they are
molded-in to prevent the entry of flux, solvents and other
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