The SMT nail option with side operation provides higher installation strength for telecommunications, consumer electronics, and home automation equipment
Littelfuse Corporation (NASDAQ: LFUS) is an industrial technology manufacturing company dedicated to driving sustainable development, interconnectivity, and a safer world. The company recently announced that the durability of the C&K Switches PTS845 series side operated tactile switches has been improved. The PTS845 series is designed to meet the needs of electronic engineers, providing compact packaging and multifunctional design options that allow engineers to free up PCB space, increase functionality, or reduce the overall size of the design.
The size of the PTS845 series is only 4.5 × 3.4 × 3.3 mm, providing operating forces of 80, 160, and 260 gf, suitable for various high usage applications. Its innovative bracket nail design ensures excellent installation strength, with a rated service life of up to 1000000 cycles, providing unparalleled reliability for use in harsh environments.
Features and advantages
·Compact design: an ideal choice for PCB layouts with limited space;
·Extended service life: up to 1000000 rated cycles, providing long-lasting
performance;
·Flexible options: Provides multiple levels of operating force (80, 160, 260 gf) and driver colors for differentiation;
·Enhanced installation strength: The bracket nail design ensures a secure placement on the PCB.
Market and Applications
The PTS845 series is designed for applications that require high durability, reliability, and compact size:
·Telecommunications: mobile radio;
·Consumer electronic products: dash cams, gaming peripherals;
·Smart home: smart devices and control systems.
Compact solutions suitable for high-end applications
The PTS845 series provides engineers with a compact and powerful solution that strives to optimize PCB space while ensuring high performance for high usage applications Junbao Chen, Design Center Manager of Littelfuse's Electronic Business Unit, said, "It combines compact size, durable structure, and multiple operating power options to meet the most common needs of end user applications, and is an important supplement to Littelfuse's tactile switch product portfolio. The bracket nail design further improves the quality and reliability of the product, ensuring that it meets the needs of the high-end consumer market
Why does the PTS845 series stand out
The PTS845 series allows design engineers to create stylish and efficient designs without sacrificing durability or performance. The PTS845 series can withstand up to 1000000 working cycles and has diverse functions, making it a cost-effective solution for consumer electronics, telecommunications equipment, and smart home products.
Supply situation
PTS845 tactile switch provides tape packaging, with a minimum order quantity of 1400 pieces. Accept sample requests through globally authorized Littelfuse distributors.
About C&K Switches
C&K Switches, acquired by Littelfuse in 2022, is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance electromechanical switches and interconnect solutions, with a solid global presence in a wide range of end markets including automotive, industrial, medical, transportation, aerospace, and data communications.
About Littelfuse
Littelfuse is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company dedicated to driving sustainable development, interconnectivity, and creating a safer world. With business coverage in over 20 countries and approximately 16000 global employees, we collaborate with clients to design and deliver innovative and reliable solutions. Serving over 100000 end customers, our products are applied daily in various industrial, transportation, and electronic terminal markets around the world. Littelfuse was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
