C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed a sealed pushbutton switch with life cycles to 1 million actuations. Designated the AP Series, the SPST, normally open, momentary action switch is sealed to IP67 specifications and is available in illuminated and non-illuminated versions.

C&K Components has developed a Hall-effect pushbutton switch with life cycles to 10 million actuations. Designated the HP Series, the sealed switch features a non-contact Hall-effect contact system, and a high-energy magnet provides a linear magnetic field for the Hall device.

C&K Components has expanded its ZMS Series subminiature snap-acting switch line to include right-angle mount configurations. The switches now feature a mounting hole with a locating stud, along with potted wire leads in straight and right angle configurations to meet IP67 sealing specifications.

C&K Components has developed new silicone rubber sealing boots for its 7000 Series miniature, 9000 Series power, and military-qualified toggle switches. The new silicone rubber boots are used to seal the toggle switches to protect against contaminants such as salt water, lubricants, cleaning solvents, dust, dirt and grease.

C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, is now providing OEM customers with complete packaged switch solutions. For applications in the automotive, consumer electronics, medical, marine and other industries, C&K is supplying the complete module including the switch, fully-decorated face surface with painted and laser-etched buttons and company ...

C&K Components has developed two new families of high-reliability rocker switches. Designated the AR3 and SR3 Series, the analog and switch rockers feature life cycles to two million and one million actuations, respectively.

C&K Components has developed two series of high reliability key switches. Designated the K6 and K12 Series, the key switches are offered in detect or single- or double-action tactile feedback versions, and feature excellent tactile feel for low-level switching applications.

C&K Components has developed a comprehensive range of smart card connectors. Featuring high temperature thermoplastics and compatibility with automatic pick-and-place equipment, the CCM01 and CCM02 Series smart card connectors are designed for full size ID1 cards, while the CCM03 Series connectors are designed for SIM/SAM ID000 cards. The CCM04 Series devices are compatible with both ID1 and SIM/SAM ID000 cards.

C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed a new family of mil-qualified toggle switches. Qualified to MIL-S-83731 specifications, the toggle switches feature 50µ-inch selective gold contact plating and are rated for logic level to 5A resistive loads and 2A inductive loads.

C&K Components has developed a new family of tumbler switchlocks. Designated the Y Series, the anti-static 4, 5 and 6 tumbler switchlocks exceed 20KVDC static resistance and are available with 200, 750 and 2,000 key codes, respectively.

C&K Components has enhanced its KMT Series tactile switches with halogen-free materials. Measuring just 2.6mm x 3.0mm x 0.65mm, with a 0.45mm body height, the ultra-miniature tactile switch now provides customers with a means of meeting miniaturization and ultra high reliability specifications, while also conforming to all environmental requirements.

C&K Components has developed a new series of automotive-grade tactile switches. Designated the KSx Series and based on C&K’s proven KSC and KSA Mk2 tactile switches, the SPST normally open harsh environment switches are highly resistant to corrosion and chemical aggressions.

C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed a Quad Navigation switch assembly. The four-way switch is available with backlit illumination and painted and laser etched buttons, and was designed specifically for GPS and communications applications, along with off-road vehicles, material handling equipment and instrumentation panels.

C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed a new series of micro-miniature, side-actuated detect switches. Designated the GDS Series, the ultra low profile detect switches can be actuated from either the X or Y axes, providing maximum versatility in a variety of applications.

C&K Components has developed a series of compact two-position slide switches. Designated the OS Series, the RoHS-compliant miniature slide switches feature a flexible design for easy integration into standard and custom mobile communication devices and accessories, as well as test and measurement equipment, computer peripherals and network products.

C&K Components has developed a series of momentary action dome switches. Designated the ED and EDM Series, the normally open, SPST dome switches are available with multiple actuation forces, provide superior tactile feel and feature extended life cycles.

C&K Components has developed a broad line of detect switches for ATCA (Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture) and AMC (Advanced Mezzanine Card) use in portable medical equipment. The HDS, HDT, MDS, SDP, SDS and SDT Series detect switches are implemented on the server blade of the ATCA equipment or on AMCs as a safety mechanism to verify that the blade is powered down (processing), ensuring no data is lost.

C&K Components has developed two new series of pushbutton switches. Designated the AP Series and HP Series, both sealed switches feature extended life cycles to 1 million and 10 million actuations, respectively.

C&K Components offers a family of high reliability connectors for medical applications. Designated the MTB1, MDM, MDMA and D*M/D*MA Series, the connectors are capable of operation in temperatures of -270°C to +200°C, making them ideal for medical applications ranging from cryogenic processes to imaging equipment, including CT scanners, MRI and ultrasound machines.