
KAP Series Piano DIP Switches
The KAP series piano DIP switches employ a reliable wiping contact mechanism that ensures stable contact at low resistance. Available features include:
- Gold plated contacts (over nickel)
- A choice of recessed or extended actuators
- High temp materials
- UL94V0
- A choice of top-side “OFF” or topside “ON” configurations
- Top tape sealed versions designed to withstand wave soldering and board washing
Applications for the KAP series piano DIP switches include:
- Garage door openers
- Test & instrumentation
- Telecommunications
- Controller applications

Specifications
OPERATING LIFE: | 2,000 Make-and-Break Cycles, Each Circuit |
SWITCH FUNCTION: | SPST, 2 Thru 12 Positions (Except Position 11) |
CONTACT RATING: | Switch: 25mA @ 24VDC Carry: 100mA @ 50VDC |
CONTACT RESISTANCE: | Initial: 50mΩ Typical @ 2-4VDC @ 100mA After Life: 100mΩ Typical @ 2.4DC @ 100mA |
INSULATION RESISTANCE: | 100MΩ Min. @ 500V DC |
OPERATING FORCE: | 1000gf Max. |
TRAVEL, ACTUATOR: | 2.0mm Typical |
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: | 500V RMS Min. at Sea Level Between Adjacent Terminals |
TEMPERATURE RANGE: | Operating/Storage: -40°C to 85°C |
VIBRATION: | To MIL-STD-202F, Method 201 A |
SHOCK: | To MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B, Condition A |
CAPACITANCE: | 5pf Max. Between Adjacent Terminals |
SOLDERING RECOMMENDATION | Wave: 500°F (260°C) for 5s Max. Hand: 30W Soldering Iron at 608°F (320°C) for 2s Typical Keep all switches in the “OFF” position during soldering and cleaning process. |