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Diptronics Square Button 6 x 6mm Tactile Switches

<p>A range of SPST miniature 6 x 6mm tactile switches 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.</p>
  • Available for both PCB and surface mounting
  • Designed to accommodate actuator springs for tamper switch applications
  • A range of coloured buttons are also available to suit the switch
Dimensions6 x 6 x 8mm
Pitchsurface mount8.5 x 4.5mm
PCB mount6.5 x 4.5mm
Contact rating50mA 12V DC
Initial contact resistance100mΩ max
Operating forceDTS-644K100 ±50gf78-1150
DTS-644N160 ±50gf78-0623
DTSM-644K100 ±50gf78-1136
DTSM-644N160 ±50gf78-1167
Travel0.25mm
Life expectancy200,000 cycles min.
Contact arrangementSPST
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05 March 2013 Question by: Rapid Customer | Product code: 78-1167
Q. I am looking to confirm form in which these parts are supplied (ie loose, tape / reel or tubes)
A. Hi Mike. Thank you for your question. These are supplied loose.


27 February 2013 Question by: Rapid Customer
Q. DO KNOW WHERE WE CAN GET THE SPRINGS FROM TO FIT THESE SWITCHES
A. Hi Martin. Thank you for your question. These are not a serviceable item so the spring is not really replaceable. It is best just to buy a new switch - they are less than 20p for a new one so not that expensive.


26 February 2013 Question by: Rapid Customer | Product code: 78-0623
Q. If I want a thru-hole mount, which part number do I need?
A. Hi Pieter. Thank you for your question. This product is through hole. The surface mount switches have SMT in the description.


28 January 2013 Question by: Rapid Customer | Product code: 78-1150
Q. how do you know if these are through hole or surface mounted by lookibg at this webpage? regards
A. Hi Paul. Thank you for your question. There are 2 indicators to which are surface mount for these products. They will be designated SMD or SMT in the title. The manufacturer code for surface mount are DTSM not DTS.