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DIP Switch (Slide Type)
A6T/A6S
Low-cost DIP Switch with Slide Pins
■ Designed to DIP (Dual Inline Package) standards
and allows automatic mounting with IC insertion
machines.
■ Washable models with seal tape available.
■ SMT (surface-mounted terminal) models available
with embossed taping specifications (units of
900).
■ Gold-plated twin contacts and a slide-type, self-
cleaning mechanism ensure high reliability.
Ordering Information
Type (striker
color)
No. of
poles
Standard
Flat actuator (Yellow)
With seal tape
Raised
actuator
(Yellow)
DIP terminal
DIP terminal
DIP terminal
Quantity
per
stick
Standard
Flat actuator (Yellow)
With seal tape
Raised
actuator
(Yellow) (See
note 2.)
SMT terminal
SMT terminal
SMT terminal
Type
(striker
color)
No. of
poles
Quantity
per
stick
Per
stick
Per
embossed
tape (units of
900) (See
note 1.)
1
130
A6T-1101
A6T-1102
A6T-1104
1
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2
76
A6T-2101
A6T-2102
A6T-2104
2
76
A6S-2101
A6S2102
---
A6S-2104
3
55
A6T-3101
A6T-3102
A6T-3104
3
55
A6S-3101
A6S3102
---
A6S-3104
4
42
A6T-4101
A6T-4102
A6T-4104
4
42
A6S-4101
A6S4102
A6S-4102-P A6S-4104
5
35
A6T-5101
A6T-5102
A6T-5104
5
35
A6S-5101
A6S5102
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6
28
A6T-6101
A6T-6102
A6T-6104
6
28
A6S-6101
A6S6102
A6S-6102-P A6S-6104
7
25
A6T-7101
A6T-7102
A6T-7104
7
25
A6S-7101
A6S7102
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8
22
A6T-8101
A6T-8102
A6T-8104
8
22
A6S-8101
A6S8102
A6S-8102-P A6S-8104
9
20
A6T-9101
A6T-9102
A6T-9104
9
20
A6S-9101
A6S9102
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10
18
A6T-0101
A6T-0102
A6T-0104
10
18
A6S-0101
A6S0102
A6S-0102-P A6S-0104
Note:
A6S-5105
A6S-7104
A6S-9104
1. Switches are packaged in units of 900. Orders must be made in multiples of 900. Switches are not sold individually.
2. Raised actuators on embossed tape must be requested separately because orders can vary by such factors as units per order.
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A6T/A6S
A6T/A6S
Specifications
■
Ratings/Characteristics
Switching capacity
25 mA at 24 VDC
10 m A (minimum current) at 3.5 VDC
Ambient temperature
Operating: –20°C to 70°C (with no icing)
Ambient humidity
Operating: 35% to 90%
Insulation resistance
100 MW min. (at 250 VDC)
Contact resistance
200 mW max. (initial value)
Dielectric strength
500 VAC for 1 min between terminals of the same polarity, and between terminals of different polarity
Vibration resistance
Malfunction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude
Shock resistance
Malfunction: 300 m/s2 min.
Life expectancy
Mechanical: 1,000 operations min.
Electrical: 1,000 operations min.
Operating force
Flat/raised type 0.29 N min. {30 gf}
Weight
A6T: 0.26 g (2 poles), 0.44 g (4 poles), 0.62 g (6 poles), 0.79 g (8 poles), 0.96 g (10 poles)
A6S: 0.25 g (2 poles), 0.41 g (4 poles), 0.58 g (6 poles), 0.73 g (8 poles), 0.87 g (10 poles)
Dimensions
Note: 1. All units are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
2. Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ±0.4 mm applies to all dimensions.
Flat Actuator with DIP Terminal
Standard/With Seal Tape
A6T-@101
A6T-@102
Note:
Terminal length decreased from 4.3 mm to
3.5 mm as of May 2003.
Flat Actuator
Standard
With Seal Tape
Raised Actuator
Seal tape (t = 0.06)
(See
note.)
Raised Actuator
with DIP Terminal
A6T-@104
PCB Dimensions
(Top View)
No. of
poles
1.0±0.05 dia.
P: pole numbers
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Model
Dimension
A
1
A6T-1101
A6T-1102
A6T-1104
3.48
2
A6T-2101
A6T-2102
A6T-2104
6.02
3
A6T-3101
A6T-3102
A6T-3104
8.56
4
A6T-4101
A6T-4102
A6T-4104
11.10
5
A6T-5101
A6T-5102
A6T-5104
13.64
6
A6T-6101
A6T-6102
A6T-6104
16.18
7
A6T-7101
A6T-7102
A6T-7104
18.72
8
A6T-8101
A6T-8102
A6T-8104
21.26
9
A6T-9101
A6T-9102
A6T-9104
23.80
10
A6T-0101
A6T-0102
A6T-0104
26.34
A6T/A6S
A6T/A6S
Flat Actuator with SMT Terminal
Standard/With Seal Tape
A6S-@101
A6S-@102
Flat Actuator
Standard
With Seal Tape
Raised Actuator
Seal tape (t = 0.06)
0.7 min.
Raised Actuator
with SMT Terminal
No. of
poles
PCB Dimensions
(Top View)
A6S-@104
P: pole numbers
Model
Dimension
A
2
A6S-2101
A6S-2102
A6S-2104
6.02
3
A6S-3101
A6S-3102
A6S-3104
8.56
4
A6S-4101
A6S-4102
A6S-4104
11.10
5
A6S-5101
A6S-5102
A6S-5104
13.64
6
A6S-6101
A6S-6102
A6S-6104
16.18
7
A6S-7101
A6S-7102
A6S-7104
18.72
8
A6S-8101
A6S-8102
A6S-8104
21.26
9
A6S-9101
A6S-9102
A6S-9104
23.80
10
A6S-0101
A6S-0102
A6S-0104
26.34
Installation
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Internal Connections (Top View)
ON
1 2
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Precautions
Be sure to refer to General Precautions on pages 4 to 6 for details on proper use.
ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE IN MILLIMETERS.
To convert millimeters into inches, multiply by 0.03937. To convert grams into ounces, multiply by 0.03527.
Cat. No. A102-E1-02
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Precautions
Precautions
Safety Precautions
■
Cautions
Use the DIP Switch within the rated voltage and current ranges,
otherwise the DIP Switch may have a shortened life expectancy,
radiate heat, or burn out. This particularly applies to the instantaneous voltages and currents when switching.
■
Correct Use
Circuit Design
2. Automatic Soldering Bath (Except A6S-H/A6H)
Soldering temperature: 260°C max.
Soldering time: 5 s max. for a 1.6-mm thick, single-side PCB
Do not use an automatic soldering bath or manual soldering for
A6S-H or A6H models.
Confirm in advance that flux will not bubble up onto the side of the
PCB to which the Switch is mounted. Depending on the type of
Switch, the flux may have an adverse effect if it enters the Switch.
Although the minimum current is 10 µA (3.5 VDC), contact reliability may need to be improved in some cases. This is particularly true when switching causes an increase in instantaneous
current, such as in C-MOS IC applications. Do not let the peak
current exceed the rated value here or any other time.
Only BCD/hexadecimal 1-2-4-8 code is available for A6C/A6CV/
A6R/A6RV models. If BCD/hexadecimal 1-2-4-8 complement
code is required, make the appropriate provisions in the circuit.
Mounting
Normally the default striker setting is OFF for slide-type DIP
Switches and the default rotor setting is 0 for Rotary DIP
Switches. Do not change these settings when mounting, soldering, washing or drying Switches. In rare cases, the striker may be
deformed by heat generated during soldering.
PCB surface
Flux surface
The A6S-H and A6H are designed specifically for reflow soldering. Do not use an automatic soldering bath or manual soldering
for these models.
3. Reflow Soldering
Observe the following conditions for reflow soldering the A6S-H
and A6H models. (Measurement location: Top of Switch)
A6S-H Soldering Conditions
Temperature (°C)
1. Automatic Insertion Machine
Use a body stopper system for the chute stopper of automatic
insertion machines. When mounting Switches using an insertion
machine incorporating a half-lead stopper, make sure the
machine will not deform the terminals of the Switch, or improper
insertion may result. Check actual mounting conditions prior to
using a half-lead stopper system.
A printed circuit board that is 1.2 to 1.6 mm thick is recommended.
Holes on the PCB should be at least 0.9 mm in diameter for automatic insertion.
2. Manual or IC Socket Insertion
260 max.
230
180
150
60 to 120
150
Observe the following conditions when soldering the DIP Switch.
1. General Precautions for Soldering
Make sure that the striker of slide-type DIP Switches is set fully to
either ON or OFF. (For A6E and A6ER models, however, set the
Switch to OFF before soldering.) Make sure that Rotary DIP
Switches are correctly set to 0. Misalignment may result in
reduced sensitivity due to the soldering heat.
Before soldering the Switch on a PCB, make sure there is no
unnecessary space between the Switch and the PCB.
40 max.
Time (s)
250 max.
Terminal pitch, dimensions and other features are identical to that
of standard ICs for IC socket compatibility (except for the A6S-H
and A6H).
Soldering
Time (s)
Temperature (°C)
230
180
Do not try to remove a Switch by inserting a screwdriver between
it and the PCB, and then twisting the screwdriver to peel the
Switch off. Use a commercially available inserter/remover to
remove the Switch.
60 max.
A6H Soldering Conditions
Commercially available insertion tools are recommended for
mounting ICs on PCBs.
Align the terminals so they slide in simultaneously when the
Switch is inserted into socket holes or into mounting holes predrilled at the specified dimensions. Apply downward force on the
Switch until the terminals are properly seated on the PCB.
Preheating
Preheating
60 to 120
Do not use reflow soldering for any models other than the A6S-H
and A6H. Otherwise the plastic case may melt or deform.
The soldering conditions and the temperature around the Switch
may vary with the type of reflow bath. Check the temperature profile and confirm soldering conditions as well as the amount of
heat applied to the Switch prior to soldering.
4. Manual Soldering (Except A6S-H/A6H)
Soldering temperature: 350°C at the tip of the soldering iron.
Soldering time: 3 s max. for a 1.6-mm thick, single-side PCB
Do not solder the Switch more than twice including any rectification soldering. An interval of five minutes is required between the
first and second soldering.
5. Using Flux
Making mistakes in the type of flux or in the amount or method in
which it is applied can cause flux to enter the interior of the
Switch, with adverse effects on Switch performance. Assess the
proper flux, conditions, and methods prior to using it.
Before soldering the Switch on a multilayer PCB, conduct a test to
make sure the Switch will not be deformed by soldering heat on
the pattern or land of the multilayer PCB.
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Precautions
Precautions
Washing
1. Washable and Non-washable Models
The models for which washing are possible are shown in the following table.
Washable
A6A, A6C, A6CV, A6D, A6DR, A6T (with seal tape),
A6S-H (with seal tape), A6H (with seal tape)
Non-washable
A6R, A6RV, A6T (standard/raised actuator), A6SH (standard/raised actuator), A6E, A6ER
2. Washing Procedure
Ultrasonic cleaning is not available for slide-type DIP Switches
with seal tape. These models may be wiped or dipped into washing agents for one minute maximum.
Slide-type DIP Switches with seal tape can be washed as long as
the seal tape is not removed or pasted before washing. Non-compliance here will cause the quality of the seal to decline.
3. Washing Agents
Apply alcohol-based solvents to clean washable models. Do not
apply water or any other agents to clean any washable models,
as such agents may degrade the materials or performance of the
Switch.
4. Washing Precautions
Do not impose any external force on washable models while
washing.
Do not clean washable models immediately after soldering. The
cleaning agent may be absorbed into the incomplete seal through
respiration as the Switch cools. Wait for at least three minutes
after soldering before cleaning.
Do not use washable Switches submerged in water or in locations
exposed to water.
Washing equipment incorporating more than one washing bath
can be used to clean washable models, provided that the washable models are cleaned for one minute maximum per bath and
the total cleaning time does not exceed three minutes.
Handling
1. Slide-type DIP Switch operation
Do not apply excessive operating force to the Switch. Otherwise
the Switch may be damaged or deformed, and the switch mechanism may malfunction as a result. Apply an operating force not
exceeding 9.8 N. (Operate each pole separately.) Apply the operating load from the side of the striker. Do not apply a load from an
angle or from above the striker. Doing so may deform the Switch
contact.
Incorrect
Correct
Set slide-type DIP Switches with a tiny, rounded object, such as
the tip of a ball-point pen or a small screwdriver. Do not set the
DIP Switch using tweezers or any other sharp object that may
damage it. Do not set the DIP Switch using the point of a mechanical pencil, or lead powder or fragments may fall into the Switch
and internal circuit board, causing the DIP Switch to malfunction
and reducing the dielectric strength of the circuit board.
Although raised-type and piano-type strikers can be operated by
fingertip, do not push too hard or too fast because this will deform
or damage the striker.
When setting or operating the A6H, use narrow-headed tweezers
or similar implement (without a sharp end), to enable smooth,
horizontal operation. Pushing the striker at an angle, or applying
excessive load from above may damage or deform the striker and
thereby prevent operation.
2. Rotary DIP Switch Operation
Set rotary-type DIP Switches with a flat-blade screwdriver that fits
into the screwdriver groove. Using a screwdriver of inappropriate
dimensions, or using a tool other than a flat-blade screwdriver
may cause damage to the groove that may make the Switch
impossible to operate.
Insert the flat-blade screwdriver vertically to operate the Switch.
The Switch may be damaged if the screwdriver is inserted at an
angle.
Do not use excessive force to operate the Switch, or it may damage or deform the Switch.
3. Setting
Set the Switch to the correct position before use. An incorrectly
aligned position may result in incorrect signals.
Rotary DIP Switch Operation
Item
A6R/A6RV
Top/Side operation, flat type
Screwdriver
groove
A6A
Standard type, flat type
4
0.65
1.0
A6C/A6CV
Shaft type, wheel type
4 dia.
Top/Side operation type
0.7
2.5
2.9
0.8
Depth: 1.0
Depth: 0.9
Depth: 0.9
Depth: 1.0
Applicable
screwdriver: A
1.8 to 2.1
3.5 to 3.8
2.0 to 2.4
Applicable
screwdriver: B
0.7 to 0.8
0.4 to 0.5
0.5 to 0.6
Part names
A
B
Flat-blade screwdriver
Groove
A6A, A6C/A6CV, A6R/A6RV
Rotary DIP Switch
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Precautions
Note:
Precautions
All units are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
Packing specifications
■
• A6S-H models with embossed taping specifications are shown
below.
• A6H models with embossed taping specifications are shown below.
2±0.15
1.5±0.1 dia.
Perforations
1.5 +0.4
−0.2 dia.
Perforations
16±0.15
8±0.15
4±0.15
P=4±0.15
1.75±0.1
2±0.15
B
Tape drawing direction
A
C
B±0.15
A +0.4
−0.2
(See
note.)
Tape drawing direction
(ON side)
1.5 dia. holes
2.24
Tape drawing
direction
D
Note:
The perforations along both sides are for Switches with 7 poles or more. The perforations on the
bottom of the diagram are not provided on
Switches with 6 poles or less.
Tape drawing direction
13 dia.
Applicable
models
A6H-@10@PM
Standard
Conforms to
JEITA.
Standard
Conforms to
JEITA.
Package
quantity
4,000 per
reel
Package
quantity
500 per reel
2
4
6
8
12
12
24
24
24
B±0.13 5.5
5.5
11.5
11.5
11.5
A +0.3
−0.1
13 dia.
Label
21±0.8 dia.
330±2 dia. 13±0.5 dia.
Applicable A6S-@102-PH
models
Applicable
models
A6S-@10@PMH
Standard
Conforms to
JEITA.
Standard
Conforms to
JEITA.
Package
quantity
900 per reel
Package
quantity
400 per reel
Note:
330±2 dia.
Applicable A6H-@102-P
models
No. of
poles
Three, 2±0.15
Label
10
C
(4.2) (6.6) (9.2) (11.7) (14.4)
D
(18)
(18)
(30)
(30)
(30)
The dimensions and quantity of A6S-@104-PH/PMH and
1-pole models are different. Enquire for details separately.
No. of
poles
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A +0.4
−0.2
16
24
24
24
24
32
32
44
10
44
B±0.15
7.5
11.5 11.5 11.5 11.5 14.2 14.2 20.2 20.2
C
6.6
9.1
D
(22) (30) (30) (30) (30) (38) (38) (50) (50)
E
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11.6 14.2 16.7 19.2 21.7 24.3 26.8
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28.4 28.4 40.4 40.4
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