Technical Parameters
| Specification | |
| Rating | 5 Amps with resistant load @ 120VAC or 28VDC 2 Amps with resistant load @ 250VAC 0.4 Volt - Amps ( VA ) max. @ 20V max. ( AC or DC ) |
| MECHANICAL LIFE: | 30,000 make-and-break cycles. |
| Contact Resistance | 10 mΩ max. (initial value) @ 2-4VDC 100mA for both silver and gold plated contacts. |
| Dielectric Strength | 1,000 Vrms min.@sea level. (initial value) |
| OPERATING TEMPERATURE: | -40°C to 85°C. |
| Insulation Resistance | 1,000 MΩ min./1000VDC |
| Materials | |
| ACTUATOR: | Nylon, black. |
| HOUSING: | Stainless steel. |
| CASE: | Diallyl phthalate (DAP) (UL94v-0). |
| CONTACT/TERMINALS: | Copper with silver or gold plated. |
Product Description
The 5M series of slide switches has a maximum rating of 5A and is available in SPDT, DPDT, and other configurations. With seven different lever sizes and a variety of colors, they can be customized to meet specific design requirements. The switches themselves offer various mounting options, including 90-degree or 180-degree vertical and horizontal orientations. Even better, they are available in both vertical and horizontal orientations.
Key Features
High current capacity: Rated up to 5A, suitable for higher‑power circuit control applications.
Flexible circuit configurations: Available in SPDT and DPDT options to meet single‑pole or double‑pole control requirements.
Highly customizable appearance: Features 7 actuator sizes and a variety of colors to meet design needs for both visual aesthetics and operation.
Diverse terminal orientations: Offered with 90° or 180° vertical and right‑angle terminal designs to accommodate different PCB layouts.
Flexible mounting orientations: Available in vertical and horizontal (side‑operated) configurations for enhanced installation and application versatility.
Applications
Instruments and testing equipment.
Computers and peripherals