Pushbutton

TP12SH8CBE
Tp0 Series
Tiny Pushbutton Switches

Pushbutton TP product image

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C&K’s TP series of tiny pushbutton switches are used most often in telecommunications, networking and instrumentation applications. The TP switches are well-known for their subminiature size and ability to switch at 1 AMP. Snap-in front panel mounting is available, as are vertical and right angle terminations – and their epoxy terminal seal is compatible with bottom wash cleaning.

Features and Benefits

  • Epoxy terminal seal-compatible with bottom wash cleaning
  • Subminiature size - capable of switching 1 AMP
  • Snap-in front panel mounting available

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. Silver contact material 1 A @ 120 V AC or 28 V DC. 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:

    TP11, TP21 Models: 60,000 make-and-break cycles at full load. TP12 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

  • Certifications:

    models available

TP12SH8CBE

  • Most Common:

    No

  • Current Rating:

    0.4VA (AC/DC)

  • Circuit:

    SPDT

  • Mounting Type:

    Thru-hole

  • Sealing:

    Unsealed

  • Illumination:

    No/None

  • Switch Function:

    On-Mom

  • Electrical Life Cycles:

    30,000

  • Voltage Rating - AC:

    20V

  • Voltage Rating - DC:

    20V

  • Actuator Type:

    Round, Plunger

  • Color - Actuator/Cap:

    Black

  • Illumination Type, Color:

  • Illumination Voltage (Nominal):

  • Termination Style:

    Thru-hole

  • Additional Features:

    Epoxy Sealed Terminals

  • Panel Cutout Dimensions:

  • Packaging:

    Bulk