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Nidec Copal CSS Slide Switch

Nidec Copal CSS Slide Switch

In the development of modern compact electronics, the ability to switch between signal paths reliably without occupying significant board area is essential. The CSS series addresses this need by providing an ultra-small footprint combined with a distinct tactile sliding action. The Nidec Copal CSS Slide Switch operates as an SPDT circuit, allowing for seamless transitions between two states, which is critical for hardware-level mode selection and power management.

A standout advantage of the Nidec Copal CSS Slide Switch is its material composition, utilizing heat-resistant resins that prevent structural deformation during high-temperature manufacturing. The switch features a non-shorting switching timing, which protects sensitive circuits by ensuring that one contact is fully disconnected before the next is engaged. With gold-plated contacts that resist oxidation and maintain low contact resistance, the CSS series delivers professional-grade performance in a subminiature form factor.

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Description

The Nidec Copal CSS Slide Switch is a high-performance subminiature switching solution designed for precision logic control in space-constrained electronic designs. Featuring a low-profile surface mount configuration, this switch provides a reliable SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) mechanism that is ideal for handheld devices and high-density PCB layouts.

The Nidec Copal CSS Series is a line of subminiature, low-profile slide switches designed for high-density mounting in electronic devices. These switches are often used for logic-level signal switching, mode selection, and power management in compact consumer electronics and industrial equipment.

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Specifications

  • Circuit: SPDT (1 Pole 2 Contacts)
  • Rating (Non-switching): 100 mA, 50 VDC
  • Rating (Switching): 100 mA, 12 VDC
  • Contact Resistance: 70 mΩ maximum
  • Insulation Resistance: 100 MΩ minimum (100 VDC)
  • Dielectric Strength: 500 VAC, 1 minute
  • Mechanical Life: 10,000 cycles
  • Operating Force: 1.5 ± 1.0 N

Features

  • Precision Subminiature Design: Optimized for high-density PCB integration where vertical and horizontal space is limited.
  • Reliable SPDT Functionality: Provides clean signal path switching for logic-level applications and mode control.
  • Superior Thermal Resilience: Constructed from high-grade PPS resin to withstand industrial reflow soldering profiles.
  • Extended Operational Life: Rated for 10,000 mechanical cycles, ensuring long-term reliability in the field.
  • Gold-Plated Contact Integrity: Prevents oxidation and ensures stable conductivity over thousands of operations.
  • Non-Shorting Switching Timing: Engineered to prevent temporary circuit overlaps during transitions for maximum safety.

Applications

  • Telecommunications Infrastructure: Used for internal mode selection and hardware overrides in networking cards.
  • Handheld Medical Devices: Compact signal switching for portable diagnostic and monitoring equipment.
  • Industrial Automation: Setting operating parameters and logic states in subminiature sensor modules and PLC peripherals.
  • Security Technology: Logic level configuration and function selection in compact surveillance and alarm hardware.
  • Professional Audio/Video: Small-scale signal routing and control in portable media processing units.

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