With the demand for devices to get smaller and smaller, it’s essential that switch technology accommodate those demands. That’s why E-Switch offers many electromechanical switches meant to fit the small spaces of shrinking technological devices.
The industries most driving the shrinkage of technological devices might be the fitness and wearables markets. That’s why E-Switch offers multiple ultraminiature products, especially low-profile tactiles. The demand for tactile switches has grown immensely with the increased global demand for handheld devices and wearable technology.
Devices like bracelet pedometers and fitness trackers have become regular attire for both professional and recreational athletes. The TL3315 and TL3780 Series ultraminiature, low-profile switches are favorites for these applications, especially given their long life expectancies. The TL3780 Series lasts up to 500,000 cycles with 160gf and 240gf actuator options, and 300,000 cycles with 100gf and 330gf options (TL3780 datasheet). The TL3315 Series can last up to a million cycles with the 100gf actuator, 500,000 cycles with the 160gf option, and 200,000 cycles with 250gf actuation (TL3315 datasheet).
The TL3312 Series is another ultraminiature tact switch with a low profile meant for handheld and wearable devices like heart rate sensors and smart shoes. It measures just 3.7 by 3.7 millimeters and like the TL3315 and TL3780 Series, it also features a long operating life expectancy, lasting 500,000 cycles with a 160gf actuator. It also features the largest operating temperature range of switches available from E-Switch: -40 to 85° Celsius.
Smartwatches don’t have a lot of space for switches, which is why E-Switch provides the TL3701 Series tact switch. Its 0.65-millimeter profile and 3.0-millimeter by 2.6-millimeter size make it perfect for one of the best-selling wearable devices. This low-profile switch is also perfect for smartwatches because of its ability to operate in temperatures ranging from -40 to 85° Celsius. It has two actuation force options: 100gf and 160gf.
Bluetooth headphones and headsets require long-lasting, ultraminiature switches with low profiles like the TL1015 Series tact switch. This electromechanical switch measures three by four millimeters with an actuator two millimeters in diameter. This tact switch has a life expectancy of 200,000 cycles and operates in temperatures ranging from -20 to 70° Celsius. It comes in tape and reel packaging for automated installation and is available with and without bosses.
The video game industry is another one requiring smaller and smaller switches, and E-Switch offers a pair of the detector switches ideal for the trigger switches on gaming controllers. The TD4700 and TD1146 Series detector switches are ultraminiature in size, and the TD4700 Series offers an ultra-low profile of 2.53 millimeters (TD4700 datasheet). The TD1146 Series has a 3.8-millimeter profile (TD1146 datasheet).
Our 200U Series ultraminiature, sealed toggle switches are a favorite of the medical market because they’re rated IP67 for dust and moisture protection. This IP switch operates in temperatures ranging from -30 to 85° Celsius and has a life expectancy of 40,000 cycles. These toggle switches are 4.5 by 7.0 millimeters with a 5.8-millimeter, low profile (200U datasheet). These toggles can be PCB mounted at a right angle and vertical right angle.
However small the application, from tactiles to toggle switches, E-Switch has an electromechanical switch solution for your device designs.