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The switches are top-actuated, single pole/single throw (SPST) devices with a pre-travel distance of 1.5 – 2 mm, and total travel distance of 4 mm. They feature a range of operating forces color-coded to the knob and one of two haptic responses: linear actuation for 60 ± 20 gf black and 45 ±20 gf red knobs, and click-pressure-point actuation for 60 ±20 gf blue and 55 ±20 gf brown knobs.
The switches are supplied with gold contacts rated for 10 mA at 12 VDC and lead-free, RoHS compliant, tin-plated terminals. The operating temperature range is -10°C to +70°C.
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