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Achieves 5 Million Life Cycles

Thursday, May 28, 2009

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Achieves 5 Million Life Cycles
The GX-Series features a proprietary 4-leg design which allows for increased forces to be achieved.



Snaptron (Windsor, CO) introduces a new series of metal dome switches designed with high actuation forces and long life specifications. The GX-Series features a proprietary 4-leg design which allows for drastically increased forces to be achieved when compared to previous 4-leg or round dome designs. Additional features include:

  • A force of 400g can be achieved in a 6mm size while maintaining 5 million life cycles.
  • Available with optional nickel or gold plating. 
  • Operating temperature range from -45°C to +100°C.
  • A switching voltage of .1 to 50 VDC.
  • A switching current of .005 to 100 ma DC.
  • A switching capacity of 1 watt.

For more information visit www.snaptron.com

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