Nidec Copal FL Lever & Rocker switch

In modern electronic design, maintaining high mechanical integrity within a minimal footprint is a constant challenge. The FL series addresses this by providing an ultra-compact subminiature profile that does not sacrifice durability. The Nidec Copal FL Lever & Rocker switch operates with a smooth, responsive action, providing operators or technicians with clear physical feedback to confirm circuit transitions.

Operational safety and signal purity are central to the FL series. The Nidec Copal FL Lever & Rocker switch utilizes high-grade gold-plated contacts to ensure superior conductivity and resistance to oxidation, making it ideal for low-current logic applications. Built with heat-resistant materials, the switch maintains its structural precision even during the high temperatures of professional soldering. Its washable construction, featuring an internal O-ring seal, allows for thorough PCB cleaning post-assembly, ensuring your final product remains free from flux residues and contaminants.

Description

The Nidec Copal FL Lever & Rocker switch is a subminiature switching solution engineered for high-density PCB layouts where reliability and tactile precision are critical. This versatile series offers both lever and rocker actuator styles, providing engineers with a professional-grade interface for signal-level switching and system configuration.

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The Nidec Copal FL series is a line of hyper-miniature lever and rocker switches designed specifically for high-density PC board mounting. These switches are notable for being roughly half the size of standard miniature switches while maintaining high reliability

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Specifications

  • Circuit: SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw)
  • Rating (Non-switching): 100 mA, 50 VDC
  • Rating (Switching): 100 mA, 6 VDC / 25 mA, 24 VDC
  • Contact Resistance: 50 mΩ maximum
  • Insulation Resistance: 1,000 MΩ minimum (100 VDC)
  • Dielectric Strength: 250 VAC, 1 minute
  • Mechanical Life: 10,000 cycles
  • Operating Force: 0.1 ~ 2.5 N

Features

  • Dual Actuator Flexibility: Available in both lever and rocker styles to suit various ergonomic and aesthetic requirements.
  • Professional Washable Design: O-ring sealing enables immersion cleaning to ensure long-term contact reliability.
  • High-Density Subminiature Profile: Optimized for high-density electronic assemblies with a standard 2.54 mm terminal pitch.
  • Gold-Plated Contacts: Offers exceptional resistance to corrosion and ensures stable signal transitions for logic-level circuits.
  • Industrial Heat Resilience: Specifically constructed to withstand professional wave and reflow soldering thermal profiles.
  • Extended Service Life: Rated for 10,000 mechanical cycles to provide dependable performance in rigorous environments.

Applications

  • Industrial Automation: Setting hardware addresses and operating modes in compact PLC and sensor modules.
  • Telecommunications Infrastructure: Signal path management and configuration for networking cards and server modules.
  • Medical Diagnostic Equipment: Power and signal switching for handheld healthcare monitoring and laboratory devices.
  • Security and Surveillance: Hardware-level function selection and tamper-state management in compact controllers.
  • Measurement Instruments: Used for range selection and mode control in portable test and measurement hardware.