Long-life switches

Diptronics recently released two new series of switches to meet the needs of a variety of electronic equipment. The ML3 series (pictured) is an illuminated switch plus cap that features a small size and through-hole termination. It is offered in an assortment of LED colour options and comes with a transparent cap. Two operation force options are available (160 ±50 gf and 250 ±100 gf) and the switch boasts a lifetime of 100 000 cycles. It is suitable for servers, TV sets, audio devices, office equipment and communications apparatus. The second new product, the ZPSD series, is a push switch featuring long electrical life and various options of cap types. It is targeted at consumer products, instrumentation, audio equipment and motherboards.