Long Life Illuminated Vertical Tact Switch

Long Life Illuminated Vertical Tact Switch

Long Life Illuminated Vertical Tact Switch is a Tact Switch with long life and high brightness LED lighting, designed for equipment that is frequently operated and requires visual prompts. The switch is installed vertically, which is easy to fix on the PCB board. It has a variety of LED color options and is suitable for a wide range of applications such as automotive instruments, home appliance control panels and industrial equipment. It provides high durability and low trigger force, bringing a smooth operating experience.

Product Details

Product Description

Applications

Consumer Products

In consumer electronics, such as remote controls, handheld devices, smart home controllers, etc., Long Life Illuminated Vertical Tact Switch, with its high-brightness LED indication function and long-life design, allows users to clearly identify key functions, and is durable, reducing the frequency of replacement and bringing a better user experience.

Instruments

In precision instruments and industrial instruments, this switch ensures stable performance under frequent use through its vertical mounting design and high durability. The LED lighting function provides instant status indication, which is suitable for scenarios such as medical equipment, laboratory instruments and measuring instruments that require real-time feedback.

Computer and peripheral products

This switch is ideal for computers and related peripheral devices such as keyboards, mice, game controllers, etc. Its light touch feedback and durability improve operating comfort and product life, while the LED light provides good visual assistance for night use or low-light environments.

Communication equipment

In the field of communication equipment, such as intercoms, telephone switches, routers and other equipment, the high-brightness LED function of Long Life Illuminated Vertical Tact Switch helps to quickly confirm the operating status of the equipment. At the same time, its long lifespan makes it perform well in frequently pressed communication equipment, improving the reliability and durability of the equipment.

Feature

• Features a concave, transparent crystal button for a comfortable tactile experience.

• Available in multiple LED colors, with options for single-color and bi-color (dual-color) LEDs.

• Compatible with 10*10mm and 10mm button caps.

• Custom symbols can be added to the button cap upon request.

• Button lifespan up to 500,000 presses for high durability.

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The Long Life Illuminated Vertical Tact Switch is a micro electromechanical switch that integrates a long-life mechanical structure, vertical pressing design, and luminous indication function. It uses a vertical trigger stroke to achieve circuit on/off, and has a built-in LED light source to provide status feedback. Its core advantages lie in high durability (million secondary lifetimes), compact vertical structure, and high brightness luminescence, which are widely used in precision equipment that requires human-machine interaction feedback. The following analysis will focus on technical parameters, core features, application scenarios, and maintenance guidelines.

1、 Core parameters

1. Mechanical performance and lifespan

Operating force and stroke:

The operating force range is 1.8N to 3.5N (with an error of ± 10%), the triggering stroke is 0.25mm ± 0.05mm, and the reset stroke is 0.15mm ± 0.03mm, balancing the pressing feel and accidental touch protection.

Example: The operating force of a certain model is 2.2N ± 0.3N, and the stroke design can reduce fatigue damage caused by long-term pressing.

Mechanical and electrical lifespan:

Mechanical lifespan: ≥ 1000000 cycles (based on standard testing conditions: stroke 0.25mm, frequency 1 cycle/second).

Electrical lifespan: ≥ 500000 cycles (contact resistance change rate ≤ 30% under 12V DC/10mA conditions).

Compared to traditional switches, ordinary tactile switches have a lifespan of about 100000 times, while illuminated vertical switches have a lifespan increased by more than 10 times.

2. Electrical performance

Contact parameters:

Rated voltage: 12V DC to 24V DC (some models support 5V DC).

Rated current: 5mA~30mA (adjusted according to the contact coating material, such as gold-plated contacts can carry higher current).

Contact resistance: Initial value ≤ 150m Ω, ≤ 200m Ω after 500000 operations to ensure signal stability.

Insulation and voltage resistance:

Insulation resistance: ≥ 500M Ω (500V DC), withstand voltage ≥ 500V AC (1 minute), meets industrial safety standards.

3. Luminescence performance

Light source type: Built in SMD LED (such as 0603/0805 package), supporting monochrome (red/green/blue/white) or RGB multi-color emission.

Optical parameters:

Brightness: 50mcd~300mcd (adjusted according to current and packaging, for example, 0603 white LED can reach 200mcd at 20mA).

Luminous angle: 120 ° (wide-angle design to ensure multi angle visibility).

Wavelength accuracy: ± 5nm (such as red light wavelength of 620nm~630nm, high color purity).

Electrical parameters:

LED forward voltage: 1.8V~3.6V (depending on color and current changes, such as red LED) 1.8V@20mA ）.

Power consumption: Monochrome LED power consumption ≤ 70mW（ 20mA@3.3V ）The RGB version supports PWM dimming and dynamically adjustable power consumption.

4. Structural and environmental adaptability

Vertical structure design:

The pin direction is perpendicular to the PCB plane, saving lateral space (typical height 4.5mm~6.5mm) and adapting to high-density surface mount requirements.

Example: The packaging size of a certain model is 6mm × 6mm × 4.5mm, which saves 30% of PCB area compared to traditional horizontal joints.

Environmental parameters:

Working temperature: -30 ℃~+85 ℃ (industrial grade models can be extended to -40 ℃~+105 ℃).

Protection level: IP65 (dustproof and waterproof) or IP67 (dustproof and waterproof), meeting the requirements of outdoor or humid environments.

Shock and vibration resistance: According to the IEC 60068-2-27 standard (50G acceleration, 11ms half sine wave), the vibration durability is 10Hz to 55Hz (1.5mm double amplitude).

2、 Typical application scenarios

1. Consumer Electronics and Smart Home

Smart home appliance panel:

The power button and mode switch button used for refrigerators and air conditioning control panels, with an illuminated function that intuitively displays device status (such as red for standby and green for running).

Example: A certain brand of refrigerator adopts a vertical switch, with an operating life of over 800000 times and an LED life of 50000 hours (continuously lit).

Wearable devices:

The side function keys of the smartwatch are vertically designed to fit the ultra-thin body (height ≤ 5mm), and the LED backlight enhances the convenience of nighttime operation.

2. Industrial Control and Automation

PLC/HMI human-machine interface:

An emergency stop button or parameter setting key used for industrial control screens, with an IP67 protection level to resist oil and dust, and high LED brightness (≥ 250mcd) to ensure visibility in strong light environments.

Automation equipment:

The programming and mode selection keys of the robot control box, with a vertical structure, reduce the risk of accidental touch and have a lifespan of over 1 million times, meeting the continuous operation requirements of 7 × 24 hours.

3. Automotive Electronics and In Vehicle Systems

In car central control and steering wheel buttons:

The physical backup keys used for touch screen virtual buttons (such as volume adjustment, air conditioning control), LED backlight color can be linked with the ambient lighting inside the car, and the working temperature is -40 ℃ to+105 ℃ to adapt to extreme environments.

New energy charging station:

The charging start/stop button adopts a luminous vertical switch, IP65 protection to cope with outdoor rain and snow, and LED lifespan ≥ 50000 hours to reduce maintenance costs.

4. Medical equipment and precision instruments

Portable monitor:

The power button and alarm mute button are integrated with a luminous function, with an operating force of ≤ 2.5N to avoid accidental touch. The LED wavelength accuracy is ± 3nm (such as 470nm ± 3nm for blue light), which meets the requirements of medical grade color standards.

Laboratory analytical instruments:

Used for device calibration and mode switching, the vertical structure saves operation panel space, and the LED has low power consumption (≤ 50mW) and is suitable for battery powered scenarios.