The C&K Switches EITS Series right-angle illuminated tactile switches are now available from Littelfuse. These EITS Tactile Switches, which come in traditional through-hole and surface-mount PIP terminal configurations, offer innovative, versatile solutions for a variety of applications, such as professional audio/video equipment, data centers, and telecommunications. The EITS Series has custom caps to meet the needs of specific applications and a variety of LED colors, including single-and bi-color options.
The EITS Tactile Switches Offer These Key Features And Benefits:
- Surface-Mount PIP Terminal and Through-Hole Configurations: The EITS Series is available in both surface-mount PIP terminal and standard through-hole configurations, offering engineers greater flexibility in assembly and integration.
- Multiple LED Colors: Choose from a variety of LED colors, including bi-color options, allowing for enhanced visual indicators and signaling in designs.
- High-Temperature Cap for PIP Reflow Soldering: The high-temperature cap makes these switches compatible with PIP reflow soldering, improving the durability and reliability of surface mounting.
- Mylar Tape on Top of PIP Version: Facilitates easier pick-and-place during the surface-mounting process, streamlining production.
- Customized Caps and Markings: Custom cap colors and markings are available upon request, enabling tailored solutions that meet specific design aesthetics and functional requirements.
“The EITS right-angle illuminated tactile switches are easy to integrate, offering enhanced functionality, a wide operating temperature range, variety of operating forces, and customizable LED colors and cap markings,” said Gavin Xu, Technical Development Manager, Electronics Business Unit Engineering at Littelfuse. “With THT, SMT, and PIP assembly options, these switches provide engineers with exceptional flexibility and straightforward PCB integration.”
The EITS Tactile Switches are ideally suited for a variety of markets and applications, including:
- Telecom: Base stations, multiplexers, network switches, and local control units
- Data Centers: Rack and blade servers, network routers, universal power supplies (UPS), and power distribution units (PDU)
- Professional Audio/Video: Mixing consoles, production switchers, recording decks, and broadcast control boards
Compared to other tact switches on the market, the EITS Tactile Switches has a side-actuated design that allows more freedom for PCB layouts. Greater customisation is made possible by the several LED color possibilities, such as single- and bi-color, which make these switches perfect for a range of applications requiring different visual indicators.
The EITS Series, which includes options for surface-mount PIP terminals and a high-temperature cap, is made to guarantee reliable operation in harsh settings while streamlining the production process.
Availability
The EITS Tactile Switches are available in 300-unit quantities in tape and reel format. Sample requests are accepted through authorized Littelfuse distributors worldwide.
For a listing of Littelfuse distributors, please visit Littelfuse.com.
For More Information
Additional information is available on the EITS Tactile Switch product page.