TP Series
Tiny Pushbutton Switches
Features/Benefits
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Subminiature size—capable of
switching 1 AMP
Typical Applications
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Telecommunications and
networking equipment
A
Pushbutton
•
•
•
•
Vertical & right angle terminations
PC & panel mount models
Snap-in front panel mounting available
Epoxy terminal seal-compatible with
bottom wash cleaning
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Computers and peripherals
•
Instrumentation and controls
•
RoHS compliant models available
Models Available
Specifications
CONTACT RATING: B contact material: 0.4 VA max. @
20 V AC or DC max. Q contact material: 1 AMP @
120 V AC or 28 V DC. See page A-19 for additional ratings.
ELECTRICAL LIFE: TP11, TP21 MODELS: 60,000 make-and-break
cycles at full load. TP12 MODELS: 30,000 cycles.
CONTACT RESISTANCE: Below 20 mΩ15 typ. initial @
2-4 V DC, 100 mA, for both silver and gold plated contacts.
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 109Ω 15min.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1000 Vrms min. @ sea level.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –30º15C to 85º15C.
SOLDERABILITY: Per MIL-STD-202F method 208D, or
EIA RS-186E method 9 (1 hour steam aging).
NOTE: Any models supplied with Q, B, P, R or G contact material are RoHS compliant.
NOTE: Specifications and materials listed above are for switches with standard options.
For information on specific and custom switches, consult Customer Service Center.
Materials
CASE: Glass filled nylon 4/6 or 6/6, flame retardant, heat stabilized
or diallyl phthalate (DAP), (UL 94V-0).
PLUNGER: Thermoplastic polyester (UL 94V-0).
CAP & FRAME: Nylon, black standard.
BUSHING: Brass, nickel plated.
HOUSING: Stainless steel.
SWITCH SUPPORT: Brass, matte-tin plated.
END CONTACTS: B contact material: Copper alloy, with gold plate
over nickel plate. Q contact material: Coin silver, silver plated.
See page A-19 for additional contact materials.
CENTER CONTACT & ALL TERMINALS: B contact material: Copper
alloy, with gold plate over nickel plate. Q contact material:
Copper alloy, silver plated. See page A-19 for additional
contact materials.
TERMINAL SEAL: Epoxy. Refer to soldering and cleaning in
Technical Data Chapter
HARDWARE: Nut & Locking Ring: Brass nickel plated.
Lockwasher: Steel, nickel plated.
Build-A-Switch
To order, simply select desired option from each category and place in the appropriate box. Available options are shown
and described on pages A-16 thru A-20. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center. All
models have epoxy terminal seal and are compatible with all “bottom-wash” PCB cleaning methods.
Switch Function
TP11
SPST Off-Mom.
TP12
SPDT On-Mom.
TP21
DPST Off-Mom.
Actuator or Bushing
SH
.155” high plunger, threaded,
.220” high bushing, flat
SH8
.155” high plunger, unthreaded,
.220” high bushing, round
SH9
.155” high plunger, unthreaded,
.220” high bushing, flat
J81
Snap-in with frame
LT
.215” high plunger, threaded,
.310” high bushing, flat
LT9
.215” high plunger, unthreaded,
.310” high bushing, flat
MS9
.130” high plunger,
.020” high bushing, round
Seal
E
Epoxy
Cap Color
2
Black
NONE
Models with no cap
1
White
Frame Color
2
Black
NONE
Models with no frame
Terminations
A
Right angle, PC thru-hole
C
PC Thru-hole
Z
Solder lug
AV
Vertical right angle, PC thru-hole
V3
Vertical mount, v-bracket
W
Wire wrap
Contact Material
B
Gold
P
Gold, matte-tin
Q
Silver
G
Gold over silver
R
Gold over silver, matte-tin
Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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SWITCH FUNCTION
SWITCH FUNCTION
POS. 1
POS. 2
NO.
POLES
MODEL
NO.
CONNECTED TERMINALS
POS. 1
POS. 2
Pushbutton
C&K marking on opposite side
C&K marking on opposite side
SCHEMATIC
TP11
SP
OFF
MOM.
OPEN
1-3
SPST
TP12
ON
MOM.
2-1
2-3
SPDT
SPDT
Omit terminal 2 for
TP11 models.
Part number shown: TP12SHZQE
Terminal Nos.
For Reference Only
DP
TP21
OFF
MOM.
OPEN
1-3,4-6
DPST
DPST
Terminal Nos.
For Reference Only
Part number shown: TP21SHZQE
MOM. = Momentary
All models
with all options when ordered with G, Q or R contact material.
CAP COLOR
ACTUATOR—SNAP-IN FRONT MOUNT
J81
SNAP-IN WITH FRAME
ACTUATOR OR BUSHING
FRAME COLOR
OPTION
CODE
CAP COLOR
BLACK
WHITE
PANEL MOUNTING
2
1
OPTION
CODE
FRAME COLOR
BLACK
No Frame Color (J80 option)
2
NONE
Cap and Frame Finish: matte. Other colors
available, consult Customer Service Center.
NOTE: Available with Z, C, or W terminations.
NOTE: Caps & frames available separately, see page A-20.
Third Angle
Projection
Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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BUSHING
SH
.155” HIGH PLUNGER,
.220” HIGH BUSHING,
THREADED, FLAT
ACTUATOR OR BUSHING
SH8
.155” HIGH PLUNGER,
.220” HIGH BUSHING,
UNTHREADED
SH9
.155” HIGH PLUNGER,
.220” HIGH BUSHING,
UNTHREADED, FLAT
LT
.21517” HIGH PLUNGER,
.310” HIGH BUSHING,
THREADED
MS9
A
.130” HIGH
PLUNGER
Pushbutton
LT9
.215”17 HIGH PLUNGER,
.310” HIGH BUSHING,
UNTHREADED
Standard with Z, C, W terminations.
Standard with A, AV, V3 terminations.
† Subtract .016 (0,41) for models with A, AV or V3 terminations.
NOTE: Caps available for plunger options, see page A-20.
Not available with
Z terminations.
PANEL MOUNTING
10-48 BUSHING
1/4 IN. BUSHING
Without locking ring
With standard locking ring
Without locking ring
With standard locking ring
NOTE: One mounting nut, locking ring and lockwasher supplied standard with 10-48 threaded bushings (two nuts with 1/4-40 bushings).
Optional mounting nut and locking ring styles and finishes available separately, see section “Technical Data and Additional Hardware”.
TERMINATIONS
C
PC THRU-HOLE
Z
DP
SOLDER LUG
W
WIRE WRAP
SP
SP
DP
SP
DP
PC MOUNTING
Omit center holes
for TP11 models
Not available with MS9 bushing or P
or R contact material.
Third Angle
Projection
Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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TERMINATIONS
A
RIGHT ANGLE, PC THRU-HOLE
PC MOUNTING
Pushbutton
TP12SH9ABE
SPDT
TP11 Models:
omit terminal 2.
TP11 Models:
omit hole 2.
A
RIGHT ANGLE, PC THRU-HOLE
PC MOUNTING
TP21SH9ABE
DPST
AV
VERTICAL RIGHT ANGLE, PC THRU-HOLE
PC MOUNTING
TP12SH9AVBE
SPDT
TP11 Models:
omit terminal 2.
NOTE: Terminal bend radii and lead-in manufacturing option.
TP11 Models:
omit hole 2.
AV
VERTICAL RIGHT ANGLE, PC THRU-HOLE
PC MOUNTING
TP21SH9AVBE
DPST
NOTE: Terminal bend radii and lead-in manufacturing option.
Third Angle
Projection
Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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TERMINATIONS
V3
VERTICAL MOUNT, V-BRACKET
PC MOUNTING
A
Pushbutton
TP11 Models:
omit hole 2.
TP12SH9V3BE
SPDT
TP11 Models:
omit terminal 2.
V3
VERTICAL MOUNT, V-BRACKET
PC MOUNTING
TP21SH9V3BE
DPST
CONTACT MATERIAL
OPTION
CODE
CONTACT
MATERIAL
TERMINAL
PLATING
GOLD
1
MATTE-TIN
6
SILVER
5
GOLD
3
MATTE-TIN
6
LOW LEVEL/DRY CIRCUIT
RATINGS
B
P
Q
G
R
GOLD
1
0.4 VA MAX. @ 20 V AC OR DC MAX.
SILVER
4,5
GOLD OVER SILVER
2,3
POWER
LOW LEVEL/DRY CIRCUIT OR POWER
1 AMP @ 120 V AC OR 28 V DC.
0.4 VA MAX @ 20 V AC OR DC MAX. OR
1 AMP @ 120 V AC OR 28 V DC.
* Note: See Technical Data section of this catalog for RoHS compliant and compatible definitions and specifications.
1
CONTACTS & TERMINALS: Copper alloy, with gold plate over nickel plate.
2
END CONTACTS: Coin silver, with gold plate over nickel plate.
3
CENTER CONTACTS & ALL TERMINALS: Copper alloy, with gold plate
NOTE: Any models supplied with P, R, Q, B or G contact material are RoHS compliant.
All models
with all options when ordered with R, G, or Q contact material.
over nickel plate.
4
END CONTACTS: Coin silver, silver plated.
5
CENTER CONTACT & ALL TERMINALS: Copper alloy, silver plated.
6
TERMINALS: Copper alloy, with matte-tin over nickel plate.
B contact material standard with A, AV, V3 & W terminations.
Q contact material standard with C & Z terminations
P, R contact materials not available with Z terminations.
SEAL
E
EPOXY SEAL
Third Angle
Projection
Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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