Series GB

Process Sealed Ultra-Miniature Pushbuttons

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C44

C

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:

1.70N

Travel:

Pretravel .035” (0.9mm); Overtravel .008” (0.2mm); Total Travel .043” (1.1mm)

Materials & Finishes

Actuator:

Polyacetal

Case:

Glass fiber reinforced polyamide

Sealing Rings:

Nitrile butadiene rubber

Movable Contacts:

Phosphor bronze with gold plating

Stationary Contacts:

Phosphor bronze with gold plating

Base:

Glass fiber reinforced polyamide

Mounting Bracket:

Phosphor bronze with tin plating

Terminals:

Phosphor bronze with gold plating

Environmental Data

Operating Temp Range:

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

Humidity:

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

Vibration:

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

Shock:

Installation

Cap Installation Force:

39.1N (8.8 lbf) maximum downward force on actuator

PCB Processing

Soldering:

Wave Soldering Recommended: See Profile A in Supplement section.

Manual Soldering: See Profile A in Supplement section.

Cleaning:

Automated cleaning. See Cleaning specifications in Supplement section.

Standards & Certifications

The GB Series pushbuttons 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.