Spring push-button switch EP series

IP56standardsealed

The EP series of sealed tiny pushbutton switches from C&K are selected to power applications in the telecommunications and networking industry. The EP’s snap-fitting actuator accepts standard caps, and is sealed to protect against solder and cleaning processes – helping ensure it can withstand any harsh environment. Available in thru-hole and surface mount models, C&K’s EP switches are also RoHS compliant. FEATURES AND BENEFITS • Snap-fitting actuator accepts standard caps • Sealed against solder & cleaning processes • Thru-hole and surface mount models TYPICAL APPLICATIONS • Telecommunications & networking equipment • Instrumentation & controls • Computers & peripherals SPECIFICATIONS Contact Rating: Gold contact material: 0.4 VA max. @ 20 V AC or DC max. See datasheet for additional ratings Contact Resistance: Below 20 milliohms typ. initial @ 2-4 V DC, 100 mA, for both silver and gold plated contacts Electrical Life: EP11, EP21 models: 60,000 make-and-break cycles at full load. EP12 models: 30,000 cycles Solderability: Per MIL-STD-202F method 208D, or EIA RS-186E method 9 (1 hour steam aging) Dielectric Strength: 1,000 Vrms min. @ sea level Insulation Resistance: 10⁹ ohms min. Operating Temperature: –30ºC to 85ºC