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Diptronics Square Button 12 x 12mm Tactile Switches

<p>These SPST 12 x 12mm tactile switches come with a square button shoulder. To find out more about our range of <a href="/diptronics">Diptronics switches</a>, please visit our <a href="/diptronics">Diptronics</a> brand page.</br></br> To view the switches in action, see <a href="/Electronic-Components/7-3mm-Sq-12x12-Tactile-Switch-260gf-78-0631">78-0631</a>.</p>
  • Available for both PCB and surface mounting
  • Designed to accommodate actuator springs for tamper switch applications
  • PCB types available with 160gf or 260gf operating force
  • A range of coloured buttons are also available to suit the switch
Dimensions12 x 12 x 6.5mm
Pitch surface mount15 x 5.5mm
PCB mount12.5 x 5.5mm
Contact rating50mA 12V DC
Initial contact resistance100mΩ max
Operating force78-0640, 78-1168160 ±50gf
78-0631260 ±50gf
Travel0.35mm
Life expectancy200,000 cycles min.
Contact arrangementSPST
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16 January 2014 Question by: Rapid Customer | Product code: 78-0640
Q. is there a range of coloured buttons to suit these switches
A. Hi Anthony. Thank you for your question. Buttons for this tactile switch can be found here.