E Switch

January 15th , 2010 → 1:10 pm @

Dee distributes and provides value-added services for E Switch to OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), CMs (contract manufacturers), and supports Purchasing Agents, Buyers, Engineers, and Supply Managers to find solutions and exceed their goals.   If you are an existing client of DEE, you can check our E Switch inventory via your custom extranet portal or [...]

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Power Toggle Switch Has Heavy Duty Ratings

January 11th , 2010 → 1:12 pm @

Power Toggle Switch Has Heavy Duty Ratings

These power toggle switches feature a heavy-duty rating with UL approvals and tab, screw, or solder terminals.  They have a rubber boot for water and dust protection.  Specifications include: Electrical Life – 6,000 cycles, Contact Rating – up to 24A / 2HP, Contact Resistance – 50 milliohms max, Insulation Resistance – 800 megaohms min at [...]

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New Illuminated Pushbutton Switch has Multiple LED Color Options

August 21st , 2009 → 1:47 pm @

New Illuminated Pushbutton Switch has Multiple LED Color Options

This new series of round, illuminated pushbutton switches feature multiple LED color options of blue, green, red, white, and yellow. The switch is a panel-mount, momentary switch.  It has an electrical life of 50,000 life cycles and an operating/storage temperature range of minus 40C to + 85C.  Typical applications include consumer electronics, audio/visual, medical, testing, [...]

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New Sealed Radial Lead Tactile Switch

July 21st , 2009 → 8:54 am @

New Sealed Radial Lead Tactile Switch

This new tactile switch uniquely features radial leads and is sealed to IP-67 ratings, protecting it from dust and water immersion.  It also features silver contacts and two gram force actuating options.   Specifications include a minimum mechanical life of 100,000 cycles, a contact rating of 50mA @ 12 VDC, and a contact resistance of 100 [...]

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Low Cost Snap Action Switch Features Surface Mount Termination

June 16th , 2009 → 3:25 pm @

Low Cost Snap Action Switch Features Surface Mount Termination

This new subminiature switch features surface mount termination.  It’s small package size and unique SMT design will make it popular on many board-level applications.  It has a mechanical life of 3,000,000 cycles minimum, an operating temperature of -25C to +85C and a contact rating of 0.1A @ 125 VAC or 48 VDC.  Possible markets would include [...]

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New Anti-Vandal Switch

May 21st , 2009 → 12:07 pm @

New Anti-Vandal Switch

This new anti-vandal switch features a metal body and actuator with a 25mm diameter panel cutout.  It is available with multiple functions and with or without illumination.  Functions include 1P2T, 2P2T, momentary and illuminated.  The illuminated option includes the choice of a dot or ring lens style.  All are sealed to IP65 standards.  The operating temperature [...]

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New Illuminated Pushbutton Switch

April 16th , 2009 → 11:37 am @

New Illuminated Pushbutton Switch

This new, illuminated pushbutton switch features multiple LED color options of blue, green, red, white, and yellow.  The LP4 series switch has multiple cap sizes/options, and two termination options: a vertical PCB mount and a right angle PCB mount.  You can choose between the latching or momentary functions, and a few housing colors to match [...]

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New Illuminated Pushbutton Switch has Multiple Cap Options

January 13th , 2009 → 1:51 pm @

New Illuminated Pushbutton Switch has Multiple Cap Options

This new series of illuminated pushbutton switches feature multiple cap and LED color options.  This illuminated switch is offered with or without a tactile feel, giving you the choice for your application.  Possible applications include computer servers, peripherals, performance audio, instrumentation, telecommunications and networking.  This switch has a mechanical/electrical life of 200,000 cycles and an [...]

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New Illuminated Pushbutton Switches

December 9th , 2008 → 9:08 am @

New Illuminated Pushbutton Switches

The newest addition to this line of pushbutton illuminated switches is illuminated with 2 separate LEDs.  The LEDs are available in a variety of color options.  They have an electrical and mechanical life of 200,000 cycles at an operating temperature of -20ºC to +70ºC.  With a contact rating of 12mA@12VDC, they are best suited for [...]

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New Sub-Miniature Surface Mount Slide Switches

November 17th , 2008 → 8:48 am @

New Sub-Miniature Surface Mount Slide Switches

This Series of Slide Switches offers dozens of models to choose from so you can get the package style and size that you need.  They are available up to 6 poles, and some are available as SMT/SMD.  Five new models of sub-miniature slide switches have just been added to this line.  They all come in [...]

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