TP Series
Tiny Pushbutton Switches
Features/Benefits
• Subminiature size—capable of
Typical Applications
• Telecommunications and
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• Computers and peripherals
• Instrumentation and controls
Vertical & right angle terminations
PC & panel mount models
networking equipment
Pushbutton
switching 1 AMP
A
Snap-in front panel mounting available
Epoxy terminal seal-compatible with
bottom wash cleaning
• RoHS compliant models available
Models Available
Specifications
Materials
CONTACT RATING: B contact material: 0.4 VA max. @
20 V AC or DC max. Q contact material: 1 AMP @
120 V AC or 28 V DC. See page A-19 for additional ratings.
CASE: Glass filled nylon 4/6 or 6/6, flame retardant, heat stabilized
or diallyl phthalate (DAP), (UL 94V-0).
ELECTRICAL LIFE: TP11, TP21 MODELS: 60,000 make-and-break
cycles at full load. TP12 MODELS: 30,000 cycles.
CAP & FRAME: Nylon, black standard.
CONTACT RESISTANCE: Below 20 mΩ15 typ. initial @
2-4 V DC, 100 mA, for both silver and gold plated contacts.
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 109Ω 15min.
PLUNGER: Thermoplastic polyester (UL 94V-0).
BUSHING: Brass, nickel plated.
HOUSING: Stainless steel.
SWITCH SUPPORT: Brass, matte-tin plated.
END CONTACTS: B contact material: Copper alloy, with gold plate
over nickel plate. Q contact material: Coin silver, silver plated.
See page A-19 for additional contact materials.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1000 Vrms min. @ sea level.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –30ºC to 85ºC.
SOLDERABILITY: Per MIL-STD-202F method 208D, or
EIA RS-186E method 9 (1 hour steam aging).
NOTE: Any models supplied with Q, B, P, R or G contact material are RoHS compliant.
NOTE: Specifications and materials listed above are for switches with standard options.
For information on specific and custom switches, consult Customer Service Center.
CENTER CONTACT & ALL TERMINALS: B contact material: Copper
alloy, with gold plate over nickel plate. Q contact material:
Copper alloy, silver plated. See page A-19 for additional
contact materials.
TERMINAL SEAL: Epoxy. Refer to soldering and cleaning in
Technical Data Chapter
HARDWARE: Nut & Locking Ring: Brass nickel plated.
Lockwasher: Steel, nickel plated.
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 A-16 thru A-20. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center. All
models have epoxy terminal seal and are compatible with all “bottom-wash” PCB cleaning methods.
Switch Function
TP11 SPST Off-Mom.
TP12 SPDT On-Mom.
TP21 DPST Off-Mom.
Actuator or Bushing
SH .155” high plunger, threaded,
.220” high bushing, flat
SH8
.155” high plunger, unthreaded,
.220” high bushing, round
SH9
.155” high plunger, unthreaded,
.220” high bushing, flat
J81 Snap-in with frame
LT .215” high plunger, threaded,
.310” high bushing, flat
LT9 .215” high plunger, unthreaded,
.310” high bushing, flat
MS9 .130” high plunger,
.020” high bushing, round
Terminations
A Right angle, PC thru-hole
C PC Thru-hole
Z Solder lug
AV Vertical right angle, PC thru-hole
V3 Vertical mount, v-bracket
W Wire wrap
Contact Material
B Gold
P Gold, matte-tin
Q Silver
G Gold over silver
R Gold over silver, matte-tin
Seal
E Epoxy
Cap Color
2 Black
NONE Models with no cap
1 White
Frame Color
2 Black
NONE Models with no frame
Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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SWITCH FUNCTION
Pushbutton
A
NO.
POLES
MODEL
NO.
SWITCH FUNCTION
POS. 1
POS. 2
CONNECTED TERMINALS
POS. 1
POS. 2
C&K marking on opposite side
C&K marking on opposite side
TP11
OFF
MOM.
OPEN
1-3
TP12
ON
MOM.
2-1
2-3
SP
SCHEMATIC
SPST
SPDT
SPDT
Omit terminal 2 for
TP11 models.
Terminal Nos.
For Reference Only
Part number shown: TP12SHZQE
DP
TP21
OFF
MOM.
OPEN
1-3,4-6
DPST
DPST
Terminal Nos.
For Reference Only
Part number shown: TP21SHZQE
MOM. = Momentary
All models
with all options when ordered with G, Q or R contact material.
CAP COLOR
ACTUATOR—SNAP-IN FRONT MOUNT
J81
ACTUATOR OR BUSHING
FRAME COLOR
SNAP-IN WITH FRAME
OPTION
CODE
PANEL MOUNTING
CAP COLOR
2
BLACK
1
WHITE
OPTION
CODE
FRAME COLOR
2
BLACK
NONE
No Frame Color (J80 option)
Cap and Frame Finish: matte. Other colors
available, consult Customer Service Center.
NOTE: Available with Z, C, or W terminations.
NOTE: Caps & frames available separately, see page A-20.
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Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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BUSHING
SH8 .155” HIGH PLUNGER,
.220” HIGH BUSHING,
THREADED, FLAT
UNTHREADED
SH9
.155” HIGH PLUNGER,
.220” HIGH BUSHING,
LT
.21517” HIGH PLUNGER, MS9
.130” HIGH
.220” HIGH BUSHING,
.310” HIGH BUSHING,
UNTHREADED, FLAT
THREADED
PLUNGER
LT9
.215”17 HIGH PLUNGER,
.310” HIGH BUSHING,
UNTHREADED
Standard with Z, C, W terminations.
Not available with
Z terminations.
Standard with A, AV, V3 terminations.
† Subtract .016 (0,41) for models with A, AV or V3 terminations.
NOTE: Caps available for plunger options, see page A-20.
PANEL MOUNTING
10-48 BUSHING
Without locking ring
1/4 IN. BUSHING
With standard locking ring
Without locking ring
With standard locking ring
NOTE: One mounting nut, locking ring and lockwasher supplied standard with 10-48 threaded bushings (two nuts with 1/4-40 bushings).
Optional mounting nut and locking ring styles and finishes available separately, see section “Technical Data and Additional Hardware”.
TERMINATIONS
C PC THRU-HOLE
W WIRE WRAP
Z SOLDER LUG
SP
DP
SP
DP
SP
DP
PC MOUNTING
Omit center holes
for TP11 models
Not available with MS9 bushing or P
or R contact material.
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Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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A
Pushbutton
SH
.155” HIGH PLUNGER,
ACTUATOR OR BUSHING
TP Series
Tiny Pushbutton Switches
Pushbutton
A
TERMINATIONS
A RIGHT ANGLE, PC THRU-HOLE
PC MOUNTING
TP12SH9ABE
SPDT
TP11 Models:
omit terminal 2.
TP11 Models:
omit hole 2.
A RIGHT ANGLE, PC THRU-HOLE
PC MOUNTING
TP21SH9ABE
DPST
AV VERTICAL RIGHT ANGLE, PC THRU-HOLE
PC MOUNTING
TP12SH9AVBE
SPDT
TP11 Models:
omit hole 2.
TP11 Models:
omit terminal 2.
NOTE: Terminal bend radii and lead-in manufacturing option.
AV VERTICAL RIGHT ANGLE, PC THRU-HOLE
PC MOUNTING
TP21SH9AVBE
DPST
NOTE: Terminal bend radii and lead-in manufacturing option.
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Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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TERMINATIONS
A
Pushbutton
V3 VERTICAL MOUNT, V-BRACKET
PC MOUNTING
TP11 Models:
omit hole 2.
TP12SH9V3BE
SPDT
TP11 Models:
omit terminal 2.
V3 VERTICAL MOUNT, V-BRACKET
PC MOUNTING
TP21SH9V3BE
DPST
CONTACT MATERIAL
OPTION
CODE
TERMINAL
PLATING
CONTACT
MATERIAL
B
P
Q
G
GOLD 1
MATTE-TIN 6
LOW LEVEL/DRY CIRCUIT
SILVER 5
POWER
SILVER 4,5
GOLD OVER SILVER 2,3
R
RATINGS
GOLD 1
GOLD 3
MATTE-TIN 6
0.4 VA MAX. @ 20 V AC OR DC MAX.
1 AMP @ 120 V AC OR 28 V DC.
LOW LEVEL/DRY CIRCUIT OR POWER
0.4 VA MAX @ 20 V AC OR DC MAX. OR
1 AMP @ 120 V AC OR 28 V DC.
* Note: See Technical Data section of this catalog for RoHS compliant and compatible definitions and specifications.
1 CONTACTS & TERMINALS: Copper alloy, with gold plate over nickel plate.
2 END CONTACTS: Coin silver, with gold plate over nickel plate.
3 CENTER CONTACTS & ALL TERMINALS: Copper alloy, with gold plate
over nickel plate.
NOTE: Any models supplied with P, R, Q, B or G contact material are RoHS compliant.
All models
with all options when ordered with R, G, or Q contact material.
B contact material standard with A, AV, V3 & W terminations.
4 END CONTACTS: Coin silver, silver plated.
Q contact material standard with C & Z terminations
5 CENTER CONTACT & ALL TERMINALS: Copper alloy, silver plated.
P, R contact materials not available with Z terminations.
6 TERMINALS: Copper alloy, with matte-tin over nickel plate.
SEAL
E EPOXY SEAL
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AVAILABLE HARDWARE
Pushbutton
A
Cap, .100” DIA. Plungers
Cap, .100” DIA. Plungers
Cap, .100” DIA. Plungers
(Recommended for S9 plunger)
PART NO.
PART NO.
PART NO.
508101000 WHITE
508102000 BLACK
538701000 WHITE
538702000 BLACK
465801000 WHITE
465802000 BLACK
Material: Nylon
Finish: Gloss
Material: Nylon
Finish: Gloss
Material: Nylon
Finish: Gloss
Cap, .120” DIA. Plungers
Cap, .120” DIA. Plungers
Cap, J81 option only
( .301 )
.090
1.000° MAX.
DRAFT
R.015
R.012
.065 ±.005
.250
.120
P
.310
CAVITY ID
TUNNEL GATE AS CLOSE
AS POSSIBLE TO THIS SURFACE.
6X 45 ° X .010 CHAMFER
OR .010 R. LEAD IN
PART NO.
708901000 WHITE
708902000 BLACK
Material: Nylon
Finish: Gloss
PART NO.
PART NO.
PART NO.
484601000 WHITE
484602000 BLACK
891D01000 WHITE
891D02000 BLACK
798201000 WHITE
798202263 BLACK
Material: Nylon
Finish: Gloss
Material: Nylon
Finish: Gloss
Material: Nylon
Finish: Matte
NOTE: Additional nuts, locking rings and lockwashers available separately, see section “Technical Data and Additional Hardware”.
Other cap colors available, consult Customer Service Center.
Frames snap into panel opening and are independent from switch mounting. Accurate positioning of the PC
mounted switch relative to the panel opening is necessary to provide proper clearance between actuator and
frame. Available in two basic styles and four panel thicknesses .047-.125 in. Material: Nylon. Finish: Matte.
.090” (2,29) PANEL THK.
.125” (3,18) PANEL THK.
PART NO.
PART NO.
432702263
432802263 BLACK
TYPICAL APPLICATION
PANEL MOUNTING
For part numbers
432502263, 432602263
For part numbers
432702263, 432802263
.005 R.
.495 ± .505
(0,13)
(12,57 ± 12,83)
MAX. TYP.
.005 R.
(0,13)
MAX. TYP.
.595 ± .605
(15,11 ± 15,37)
.495 ± .505
(12,57 ± 12,83)
.620 ± .625
(15,75 ± 15,88)
Above frames (part nos. 432XXXXXX) are also available with insert which accepts LED for
indicator light assembly. Order insert separately from frame. Blank insert panel (without hole
for LED) also available. LED not included.
Panel Inserts
PANEL INSERT
WITH HOLE FOR LED
BLANK PANEL INSERT
WITHOUT HOLE FOR LED
PART NO.
PART NO.
894902000
476602000 BLACK
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Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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