With the RKJXS series ALPS Electric Europa offers new versions of its thin type 8-directional switches with center push switch. The surfacemountable components achieve a unit thickness of 2,3mm and an operating life of up to 500.000 cycles for each direction. They have a floor space of 11,9mm x 11,9mm. The switch body has an octagonal structure for smaller outline dimensions. The switches are rated for switching currents of up to 10mA at a maximum of 5VDC. They feature a directional switch movement force of 0,8±0,5N, a push operating force of 2,5±1,5N for vertical or horizontal directions and a push strength of 30N for the centerpush switch. The actuating travel amounts to 0,3±0,2mm. Other specifications include a switch on angle of 7° maximum, an insulation resistance of 50 MOhm, and a voltage proof of up to 50 VAC for one minute. The operating temperatures range from –20°C to +40°C. The switches are suitable for lead-free reflow soldering.
