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03-07

Ultra-Miniature Process Sealed SMT Pushbuttons

Series G3B

General Specifications

Electrical Capacity (Resistive Load)

Logic Level:

0.4VA maximum @ 28V AC/DC maximum

(Applicable Range 0.1mA ~ 0.1A @ 20mV ~ 28V)

Note: Find additional explanation of operating range in Supplement section.

Other Ratings

Contact Resistance:

80 milliohms maximum

Insulation Resistance:

500 megohms minimum @ 500V DC

Dielectric Strength:

500V AC minimum for 1 minute minimum

Mechanical Life:

50,000 operations minimum

Electrical Life:

50,000 operations minimum

Nominal Operating Force:

2.0N

Travel:

Pretravel: .024” (0.6mm); Overtravel: .019” (0.5mm); Total Travel: .043” (1.1mm)

Materials & Finishes

Actuator:

Polyphenylene sulfide

Case:

Polyphenylene sulfide

Sealing Rings:

Nitrile butadiene rubber

Movable Contacts:

Phosphor bronze with gold plating

Stationary Contacts:

Phosphor bronze with gold plating

Base:

Polyphenylene sulfide

Terminals:

Phosphor bronze with gold plating

Environmental Data

Operating Temperature Range:

–30°C through +85°C (–22°F through +185°F)

Humidity:

90 ~ 95% humidity for 96 hours @ 40°C (104°F)

Vibration:

10 ~ 500Hz with peak-to-peak amplitude of 1.5mm traversing the frequency range & returning

in 1 minute; 3 right angled directions for 2 hours

Shock:

Installation

Mounting:

It is recommended that the body of models for upright mounting without bracket be fastened to a

panel or similar support for protection of solder joints from mechanical stress.

Coplanarity:

See specifications in Terms & Acronyms in Supplement section.

Processing

Soldering:

Reflow Soldering Recommended. See Profile B in Supplement section.

Manual Soldering: See Profile B in Supplement section.

Cleaning:

Automated cleaning. See Cleaning specifications in Supplement section.

Standards & Certifications

UL Recognition

The G3B Series pushbuttons have not been tested for UL recognition or CSA certification.

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.