Miniature switches have low profile for tight spaces
Miniature, surface mount switches in the D2LS series have a low mounting height, selectable activation force and are reliable for up to 20 million operations, said Omron.
The D2LS micro switches combine small dimensions with a positive mechanical action that is comparable to larger switches, said the company.
The contacts are a single-pole, single-throw normally open (SPST-NO) configuration. They are intended for applications such as game controllers, computer mice, smart home switches and small handheld devices, to provide the feel and reliability usually associated with larger micro switches.
The D2LS switches are designed for surface mounting and can replace larger surface mount switches such as tactile switches. Housed in an 8.6 x 4.8mm plastic package with a height of just 3mm, they can be ordered with or without integral 0.6mm mounting bosses. The no-boss option allows an extremely low mounted height on substrates such as flexible printed circuits (FPCs), advised Omron.
Other options include selectable activation force of 0.6N or 1.2N, which allows designers to optimise the switching sensitivity according to the needs of the application. One example is to ensure the side switches of a computer mouse or game controller are as responsive and easy to activate as the main switches.
The switches have a shorter distance to the turn-on point than typical tactile and standard rubber switches used in game controllers, which enables them to respond more quickly to user actions. The mechanism has a smooth snap action that minimises fatigue for comfort and longer use periods. Unlike standard rubber switches, activation produces a synchronised audible click, added Ormon.
The D2LS series is in production now and available in three durability grades, rated for five million, 10 million, and 20 million operations with stable activation force throughout the component lifetime.
Omron Electronic Components Europe is the European subsidiary of the Device and Module Solutions division. Omron Electronic Components Europe supports its customers in Western and Eastern Europe through eight regional offices, a network of local offices and partnerships with specialist, local, regional and global distributors.
Omron operates in a broad spectrum of markets, ranging from industrial automation and electronic components to social infrastructure systems, healthcare, and environmental solutions. Established in 1933, Omron provides products and services in around 120 countries and regions.
