MDS Series
Micro Snap-acting Detect Switches
Features/Benefits
• Snap-acting tactile feel
• Small package size
• Available in vertical or
right angle PCB mount
• RoHS compliant and
compatible
Typical Applications
• Detect the presence of
a mechanical device
• Medical devices
• Consumer electronic
devices
• ATCA or MicroTCA devices
Specifications
Materials
CONTACT RATING: 300mA @ 30 VDC.
BASE: PA9T
MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL LIFE: 30,000 operations.
COVER & ACTUATOR: PA9T
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 100 m Ω max.
MOVABLE CONTACT: Copper alloy, silver plated.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –25ºC to +70ºC.
STATIONARY CONTACTS: Copper alloy, silver plated.
SOLDERABILITY: According to lead free solder profiles.
TERMINALS: Copper alloy, silver plated.
PACKAGING: Available in bulk or tape and reel.
NOTE: MDS series is RoHS compliant, and compatible. See technical data section of this
catalog for RoHS compliant and compatible definitions and specifications.
OPERATING FORCE: 50 g Max.
RELEASE FORCE: 3g Min.
NOTE: Specifications and materials listed above are for switches with standard options.
For information on specific and custom switches, consult Customer Service Center.
Build-A-Switch
To order, simply select desired option from each category and place in the appropriate box. Available options are shown and
described on pages E-21 and E-25. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center.
M D
S
Series
MDS SPDT
Operating Force
65 50 grams
Electrical Rating
00A 300mA @ 30 VDC
Detect
E
Actuator
L02 Standard lever
L03 Higher OP lever
Termination Style
PS PC Thru-hole, Short
PL PC Thru-hole, Long
RS PC Thru-hole, Short, Right bend
RL PC Thru-hole, Long, Right bend
LS PC Thru-hole, Short, Left bend
LL PC Thru-hole, Long, Left bend
SL SMT, Left
SR SMT, Right
CL SMT, Left bracket with pins
CR SMT, Right bracket with pins
BL SMT, Left bracket no pins
BR SMT, Right bracket no pins
Dimensions are shown: mm
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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MDS Series
Micro Snap-acting Detect Switches
SERIES
M D S
7
2,4
1,3
L02 LEVER
7
40°
7
1,6
3 NO
SCHEMATIC SPDT
L03 LEVER
"C"
2 NC
1
(COMMON)
R0,6
"D"
RECOMMENDED
DIRECTION OF
CAM ENGAGEMENT
"B"
"A"
OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
LEVER L02
OPERATING POSITION
FREE POSITION
PRETRAVEL
OVER TRAVEL
CONTACT RATING
OPERATING FORCE
1,6
4
2X
2,7
1,6
8,2
DIM 'A'
DIM 'B'
DIM 'C'
DIM 'D'
6.7 0.5
8 MAX
1,8 MAX
0.3 MIN
0.3A @ 30 VDC
50 GRAMS F. MAX
LEVER L03
7.0 +/-0.5
8.5 MAX
1.8 MAX
0.3 MIN
0.3A @ 30VDC
50 GRAMS F. MAX
OPERATING FORCE
OPTION CODE
65
OPERATING FORCE
50 grams max.
ELECTRICAL RATING
OPTION CODE
00A
ELECTRICAL RATING
300mA @ 30 V DC
E
ACTUATOR
Detect
L03 HIGHER OP LEVER
L02 STANDARD LEVER
2,4
7
2,4
7
1,6
1,3
L03 LEVER
L02 LEVER
Third Angle
Projection
Dimensions are shown: mm
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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Micro Snap-acting Detect Switches
TERMINATIONS
PCB Mounting Pattern
1,5 0,08
TYP
2,5±0,08
2,5±0,08
PCB MOUNTING
PL PC THRU-HOLE, LONG STRAIGHT
PS PC THRU-HOLE, SHORT STRAIGHT
COM NO NC
3X 3,1
COM NO NC
3X 2,86
1,3 0,15 TYP
3X 1,5
2,86
3X 1,5
3X 5,3
3X 0,5
1,3 0,15 TYP
0,8 TYP
2,5 TYP
2X 2,5 TYP
3X 0,5
RL PC THRU-HOLE, LONG RIGHT BEND
RS PC THRU-HOLE, SHORT RIGHT BEND
3X 1,25
3X 1,5
3X 0,5
COM NO NC
2,5 TYP
3X 3,1 0,38
3X 0,5
COM NO NC
3X 1,5
1,3 TYP
0,8 TYP
2,5 TYP
1,3 TYP
0,8 TYP
LL PC THRU-HOLE, LONG LEFT BEND
LS PC THRU-HOLE, SHORT LEFT BEND
3X 1,25
E
Detect
1,36
1,25
3X 1,5 0,38
3X 0,5
3X 1,5 0,2
NC
3X 1,5 0,2
NC NO
1,3 TYP
0,8 TYP
2,5 TYP
NO
1,3 TYP
0,8 TYP
2,5 TYP
3X 0,5
1,36
COM
0,2
COM
3X
3,1 0,38
1,25
3X 1 0,38
Third Angle
Projection
Dimensions are shown: mm
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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Micro Snap-acting Detect Switches
TERMINATIONS
SL SMT, LEFT MOUNT
SR SMT, RIGHT MOUNT
3X 1,5
3X 2,7
3X 0,4
1,3 TYP
3X 0,8
2,5
3X 0,4
3X 2,7
1,3 TYP
3X 0,5
3X 2,7
3X 2,7
SMT Mounting Pattern
0.070
(1,8)
TYP
0.060
(1,5)
TYP
0.098
(2,5)
3X 0,5
3X 0,8
2,5 TYP
SMT Mounting Pattern
0.070
(1,8)
TYP
3X 1,5
0.060
(1,5)
TYP
TYP
0.098
(2,5)
TYP
CL SMT, LEFT BRACKET WITH PINS
11,63
10°
8,7
TO CENTER
OF POSTS
0,25
9,2
3,08
12
2X 0,85 0,25
2X 1,66
2X 1,78 TYP
OPERATING POS.
FROM CENTER OF POST
5,7 ± 0,6 L02 Lever
6,0 ± 0,6 L03 Lever
2X 2,05
8,22
2X 0,9 0,05
HOLE
8,2
2X 0,76
3X 1,3
3X 0,8 TYP
3X 2,7
0,05
3X 0,5
8,7
2X 1,8
3X 1,5
2,5
2,5
3X 2,7
2,5 TYP
2
3,3
4,6
CR SMT, RIGHT BRACKET WITH PINS
11,63
10°
8,7
TO CENTER
OF POSTS
E
0,25
Detect
9,2
3,08
2X1,78 TYP
2X 0,85
0,25
2X 1,66
OPERATING POS.
FROM CENTER OF POST
5,7 ± 0,6 L02 Lever
6,0 ± 0,6 L03 Lever
2X 2,05
8,2
3X 1,3
2X
0,76 0,05
3X 0,5
2X 0,9 0,05
HOLE
8,7
2X 1,8
2,5
3X 0,8
2,5 TYP
2
3,3
8,22
2,7
12
3X 1,5
2,5
4,6
3X 2,7
Third Angle
Projection
Dimensions are shown: mm
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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TERMINATIONS
BL SMT, LEFT BRACKET NO PINS
2X 10°
11,65
0,25
9,2
3,08
OPERATING POS.
TO CENTER OF SMT PAD
3,45 ± 0,6 L02 Lever
3,75 ± 0,6 L03 Lever
8,2
2X 1,66
6,6
3X 1,8
8,22
OF PADS
12
2X 2,05
2X 1,33
3X 2,7
3X 1,5
3X 0,5 TYP
1,3 TYP
0,8 TYP
2,5 TYP
2,5
3X 2,7 TYP
2,5
BR SMT, RIGHT BRACKET NO PINS
11,65
10°
0,25
9,2
3,08
2X 1,66
6,6
3X 1,8
OF PADS
8,22
12
2X 2,05
OPERATING POS.
TO CENTER OF SMT PAD
3,45 ± 0,6 L02 Lever
3,75 ± 0,6 L03 Lever
2X 1,33
8,2
3X 2,7
1,3 TYP
0,8 TYP
2,5 TYP
3X 1,5
3X 0,5
3X 2,7
2,5
2,5
Detect
E
Third Angle
Projection
Dimensions are shown: mm
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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TAPE & REEL
SL SMT, LEFT MOUNT
SR SMT, RIGHT MOUNT
2 0,1 TYP
1,75
A
0,35
1,5 TYP
4 0,1 TYP
3
11,5
B
24
B
8,6
6,7
12 0,1
TYP
A
MDS6500AL02SL shown
9,8
13,1
SECTION A-A
5°
PULLING-OUT DIRECTION OF THE TAPE
SECTION B-B
CL SMT, LEFT MOUNT
CR SMT, RIGHT MOUNT
BL SMT, LEFT MOUNT
BR SMT, RIGHT MOUNT
1,75
2 0,1 TYP
4 0,1 TYP
A
1,5 TYP
0,35
4,25
11,5
1,5
24
13
5,25
MDS6500AL02CL shown
1
16 0,1 TYP
A 12
8,6
6,7
SECTION A-A
5°
SECTION B-B
PULLING-OUT DIRECTION OF THE TAPE
E
Supplied in carrier tape meeting the EIA-481-2 standard for 24mm tape.
SL and SR; 1,600 pieces per reel
CL, CR, BL and BR; 1,000 pieces per reel
Detect
Packaging quantity:
Third Angle
Projection
Dimensions are shown: mm
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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