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Beckwith Electronics

Hamburg, Illinois 62045
(618) 232-1139
(618) 232-1172 fax

EAO SECME Division

TACT ECO Economical tactile key switches
Versatile TACT ECO switches provide dependable tactile operation at a very affordable price. Available in two popular mounting styles and several different actuator heights, units find applications ranging from single unit controls to high density PCB switching arrays. TACT ECO switches are the components of choice whenever cost is a concern and rugged reliability is a requirement. Heavy silver plated contacts for dependability Economical key switch with positive tactile feedback Vertical and right angle terminals Choice of module size and actuator length Special construction prevents solder flux build-up Sealed for wave soldering 500,000 operations

TACT ECO Economical tactile key switches

Versatile TACT ECO switches provide dependable tactile operation at a very affordable price. Available in two popular mounting styles and several different actuator heights, units find applications ranging from single unit controls to high density PCB switching arrays. TACT ECO switches are the components of choice whenever cost is a concern and rugged reliability is a requirement.

Heavy silver plated contacts for dependability
Economical key switch with positive tactile feedback
Vertical and right angle terminals
Choice of module size and actuator length
Special construction prevents solder flux build-up
Sealed for wave soldering
500,000 operations

Specifications
Contacts	Silver 12 V/50 mA nominal 100 M Ohms resistance max
Dielectric strength	250 VAC for 1 minute
Insulation resistance	100 M Ohms, 500 VDC
Operating life	500,000 operations
Operating force	160 +50 grams
Operating travel	6 x 6: 0.25 mm nominal 12 x 12: 0.35 mm nominal
Terminals	silver plated
Temperature	-25 to +70°C operating -30 to + 80°C storage
Wave soldering	260°C, 5 sec max
Base and stem	High temperature thermoplastic
Cover	stainless steel

TACT ECO

Description H=height above PCB Part Number

6 mm square, standard terminals, mounts flat on PCB

Packaging, bulk: 1,000 pieces 4.30mm TA 10430 00

5.00 mm TA 10500 00

7.00 mm TA 10700 00

9.50 mm TA 10950 00

12 mm square, standard terminals, mounts flat on PCB

Packaging, bulk: 500 pieces 4.30mm TB 15430 00

6 mm, right angle terminals for PCB edge mounting

Packaging, bulk: 1,000 pieces 3.15mm* TA 10315 90

3.85 mm* TA 10385 90

5.85 mm* TA 10585 90

8.35 mm* TA 10835 90

*H=distance from front terminal to edge of actuator (see drawing)

TACT ECO
Description	H=height above PCB	Part Number
6 mm square, standard terminals, mounts flat on PCB
Packaging, bulk: 1,000 pieces	4.30mm	TA 10430 00
5.00 mm	TA 10500 00
7.00 mm	TA 10700 00
9.50 mm	TA 10950 00
12 mm square, standard terminals, mounts flat on PCB
Packaging, bulk: 500 pieces	4.30mm	TB 15430 00
6 mm, right angle terminals for PCB edge mounting
Packaging, bulk: 1,000 pieces	3.15mm*	TA 10315 90
3.85 mm*	TA 10385 90
5.85 mm*	TA 10585 90
8.35 mm*	TA 10835 90
*H=distance from front terminal to edge of actuator (see drawing)

TACT ECO Options

70, 100, 260, 320, or 520 gram actuation force
Switches with 7.3 mm high square actuator
Caps for square actuators
6 x 6 mm switches with ground terminal
6 x 6 mm and 12 x 12 mm SMT versions

6 mm Square, standard terminals

12 mm Square, standard terminals

6 mm Right Angle terminals

6 mm and
12 mm square
6 mm right angle