ALCOSWITCH Illuminated Tactile Switch
TE Connectivity introduces the ALCOSWITCH illuminated tactile switch series, designed for easy operation and reliability in a variety of board-mounted applications.
January 30, 2017
HARRISBURG, Pa., USA – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is launching the ALCOSWITCH illuminated tactile switch series, designed for easy operation and reliability in a variety of board-mounted applications. Each tactile switch includes an LED indicator in one of eight different color options, in a low or high intensity version. They are designed to last for up to 500,000 cycles.
In addition, TE offers the translucent caps in two different styles, round and square, and in five different colors corresponding with the LED color. The caps enhance the size of the illumination and offer an easy type of actuation of the existing switch.
Applications for the ALCOSWITCH include industrial equipment, building automation, HVAC equipment, instrumentation, and communication and control equipment. The tactile switches provide flexibility with their range of actuator forces, colors and LED light intensities. Reflow and wave solder-compatible designs save time during board assembly.
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TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
