Low Profile Process Sealed Tactiles
Series JB
Distinctive Characteristics
Choice of dimensions from PCB to top of cap adds to design flexibility.
Bright, full-face illumination with red, green, or yellow LEDs
for attractive, functional panel layouts.
Higher operating force type provides more pronounced
operating feel.
Dome contact gives crisp tactile feedback to positively
indicate circuit transfer and assures high reliability
and long life of up to 5,000,000 operations.
Rubber seal construction prevents contact contamination
and allows automated soldering and cleaning.
Slanted terminals provide a spring type action which ensures
secure mounting and prevents dislodging during wave soldering.
Molded-in terminals are part of the sealed construction which allows
automated soldering and cleaning.
Terminal spacing conforms to standard .100” (2.54mm) PCB grid.
Actual Size
Common Bus Matrix
These single pole, single throw switches can be used in a key-
board matrix and, using strapped terminals, achieve a com-
mon bus electrical configuration on a single-sided PC board.
5
1
2
9
3
13
X-Y Matrix
These single pole, single throw switches can be
arranged on a single-sided PC board matrix
with strapped terminals to achieve an X-Y type
electrical interconnection.
1
2
3
1
4
5
6
2
7
8
Keys (Switches)
4
7
3
8
6
11
8
12
9
9
6
A
1
2
0
B
A
0
B
7
= ON
5
4
3
7
Blue = PCB Trace
Black = Switch Circuit
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Keys (Switches)
4
5
6
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
A
B
P C Te r m i n a t i o n s
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
P C Terminations
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
A
B
= ON
Low Profile Process Sealed Tactiles
Series JB
General Specifications
Electrical Capacity (Resistive Load)
Low Level:
50mA @ 24V DC maximum for Standard Operating Force models
125mA @ 24V DC maximum for High Operating Force models
Other Ratings
Contact Resistance:
Insulation Resistance:
Dielectric Strength:
Mechanical Life:
Electrical Life:
Nominal Operating Force:
Total Travel:
Standard Operating Force
50 milliohms maximum
500 megohms minimum @ 250V DC
250V AC minimum for 1 minute minimum
5,000,000 operations minimum
5,000,000 operations minimum
1.76N for JB15L
.010” (.254mm)
High Operating Force
50 milliohms maximum
500 megohms minimum @ 250V DC
250V AC minimum for 1 minute minimum
1,000,000 operations minimum
1,000,000 operations minimum
2.65N for JB15HL & JB15HB
.012” (.300mm)
Materials & Finishes
Actuator:
Case:
Seal:
Base:
Movable Contacts:
Stationary Contacts:
Terminals:
Polyacetal for Short; Glass fiber reinforced PBT for Extended
Glass fiber reinforced polyamide (UL94V-0)
Nitrile butadiene rubber
Glass fiber reinforced PBT (UL94V-0)
Beryllium copper with silver plating
Brass with silver plating
Brass with silver plating
Environmental Data
Operating Temperature Range:
Humidity:
Vibration:
Shock:
–25°C through +70°C (–13°F through +158°F)
90 ~ 95% humidity for 240 hours @ 40°C (104°F)
10 ~ 55Hz with peak-to-peak amplitude of 1.5mm traversing the frequency range & returning
in 1 minute; 3 right angled directions for 2 hours
50G (490m/s
2
) acceleration (tested in 6 right angled directions, with 5 shocks in each direction)
PCB Processing
Soldering:
Cleaning:
Wave Soldering recommended. See Profile A in Supplement section.
Manual Soldering: See Profile A in Supplement section.
Automated cleaning. See Cleaning specifications in Supplement section.
Standards & Certifications
Flammability Standards:
UL Recognition
or CSA Certification:
UL94V-0 rated case & base
The JB Series tactiles have not been tested for UL recognition or CSA certification.
These switches are designed for use in a low-voltage, low-current, logic-level circuit.
When used as intended in a logic-level circuit, the results do not produce hazardous energy.
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Low Profile Process Sealed Tactiles
TYPICAL SWITCH ORDERING EXAMPLE
Series JB
JB
POLE & CIRCUIT
15
SPST
OFF
(ON)
( ) = Momentary
15
L
P
TERMINALS
C
JC
CAP TYPES & COLORS
Flat Cap Colors
B
C
E
F
Translucent White
Red
Yellow
Green
ACTUATORS
L
B
Short
Extended
(H operating force only)
P
Straight PC
LED COLORS
OPERATING FORCE
No
Code
H
Standard
(L actuator only)
High
C
E
F
Red
Yellow
Green
Flat Cap
Lens/Diffuser Colors
JB
JC
JE
JF
Clear/White
Clear/Red
Clear/Yellow
Clear/Green
For JC, JE & JF, diffuser
color must match LED color
DESCRIPTION FOR TYPICAL ORDERING EXAMPLE
Framed Cap
Button/Frame Colors
BB
BC
BE
Red LED
Short Actuator
SPST
OFF-(ON) Circuit
Flat Cap with
Clear Lens and Red Diffuser
Standard Operating Force
Straight PC Terminals
BF
BH
White/White
White/Red
White/Yellow
White/Green
White/Gray
JB15LPC-JC
POLE & CIRCUIT
Actuator Position
( ) = Momentary
Pole &
Throw
SPST
Normal
Model
JB15
OFF
(ON)
Down
1
3
(+)
(-)
Switch Throw
& Schematic
LED Schematic
Notes: Terminal numbers
are shown on switch.
LED circuit is isolated
& requires external
power source.
SPST
2
4
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OPERATING FORCE
No
Code
Standard
Nominal Operating Force
1.76N
Available with short actuator only (code L)
Series JB
H
High
Nominal Operating Force
2.65N
Available with both short and extended actuators
ACTUATORS
L
Short Actuator
(4.9)
.193
(11.2)
.441
(12.7)
.500
(12.7) Typ
.500
(3.0)
.118
(3.1)
.122
Custom keyboards can be designed with caps installed
through a panel cutout (illustration with cap AT4060).
B
Extended Actuator
(3.3)
.130
(8.4)
.331
(3.2)
.126
(14.7)
.579
(12.7)
.500
(3.1)
.122
(12.7) Typ
.500
High operating force only
Custom keyboards can be designed with caps installed
through a panel cutout (illustration with cap AT4076).
TERMINALS
P
Straight PC Terminals
(0.8) Typ
.031
(0.3) Typ
.012
3 +
1
(5.08)
.200
(3.1) Typ
.122
(5.08) Typ
.200
(2.54) Typ
.100
(10.16)
.400
4
2
Further details in Typical Switch Dimensions
C
L
(1.0) Dia Typ
.039
(5.08)
.200
LED COLORS & SPECIFICATIONS
LEDs are supplied as an integral part of
illuminated devices and are not available
separately.
LED polarity markings are on the bottom
of the switch.
The electrical specifications shown here are
determined at a basic temperature of 25°C.
If the source voltage exceeds the rated volt-
age, a ballast resistor is required.
The resistor value can be calculated by using
the formula in the Supplement section.
C
Color
Forward Peak Current
Continuous Forward Current
Forward Voltage
Reverse Peak Voltage
Current Reduction Rate
Above 25°C
Ambient Temperature Range
I
FM
I
F
V
F
V
RM
∆I
F
Red
25mA
20mA
2.0V
4V
E
Yellow
25mA
20mA
2.2V
4V
0.42mA/°C
–25°C ~ +70°C
F
Green
25mA
20mA
2.1V
4V
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SNAP-ON CAPS
AT4135 Flat
Cap Color Codes:
Series JB
(7.3)
.287
B
C
Translucent White
Red
E
F
Yellow
Green
Material: Polycarbonate
Finish: Frosted
(12.0) Sq
.472
AT4060 Flat
Lens/Diffuser
Color Codes:
(6.3)
.248
Framed:
AT4076 Button with Frame
Translucent Button/Frame
Color Codes:
(6.3)
.248
(12.0) Sq
.472
(12.3) Sq
.484
JB
JC
JE
JF
Clear/Translucent White
Clear/Red
Clear/Yellow
Clear/Green
Translucent White or
Colored Diffuser
White Frame
Transparent
Clear Lens
BB
BC
BE
BF
BH
White/White
White/Red
White/Yellow
White/Green
White/Gray
Button Finish: Frosted
Translucent
Clear Button
Translucent
White Filter
Opaque White or
Colored Frame
Material: Polycarbonate
Lens Finish: Glossy
Material: Polycarbonate
TYPICAL SWITCH DIMENSIONS
Flat Snap-on Cap
(8.5)
.335
(0.4)
.016
Short
Actuator
(12.0) Sq
.472
(6.3)
.248
(7.0) (4.2)
.276 .165
(11.5)
.453
(3.1)
.122
Extended
Actuator
(6.3)
.248
(7.3)
.287
(0.4)
.016
(7.4)
.291
(11.5)
.453
(0.3) Typ
.012
(3.1)
.122
(10.0) Sq
.394
(0.8) Typ
.031
(5.08)
.200
JB15LPC-JC
Spring action terminals conform to .100” (2.54mm) PCB spacing
Framed Snap-on Cap
(10.0)
.394
(0.4)
.016
(10.0)
.394
Short
Actuator
(6.3)
.248
(7.0)
.276
(4.2)
.165
(11.5)
.453
(3.1)
.122
Extended
Actuator
(6.3)
.248
(7.3)
.287
(0.4)
.016
(7.4)
.291
(11.5)
.453
(10.0) Sq
.394
(0.8) Typ
.031
(5.08)
.200
(12.3) Sq
.484
(0.3) Typ
.012
(3.1)
.122
JB15HBPC-BC
Spring action terminals conform to .100” (2.54mm) PCB spacing
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