Littelfuse Expands NanoT IP67-Rated Tactile Switch Series with New Top and Side Operation Options
Littelfuse Expands NanoT IP67-Rated Tactile Switch Series with New Top and Side Operation Options
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CHICAGO, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LITTELFUSE, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions for a more sustainable, connected and safer world, today announced the expansion of its NanoT tact switch product line. Featuring miniature, waterproof, surface-mount tact switches, the series has been expanded to include new operating force options and top and side-operated models, further enhancing the series' applications in next-generation smart wearables, wireless headsets, portable medical devices and IoT systems.
Driven by innovations in healthcare, wearables and battery-powered IoT devices, the market demand for small, high-performance electronics continues to grow, resulting in design engineers requiring smaller switch interfaces. The expanded NanoT series is the smallest tact switch solution on the market, providing engineers with design flexibility to integrate more functionality or reduce the size of the printed circuit board (PCB).
Ideal applications include:
● Smart wearable devices
● Health monitoring devices
● Hearing aids
● Wireless headphones
● Portable IoT devices
“NanoT switches combine space efficiency with high reliability, with short operating travel, IP67-level durability, and a wide operating temperature range from -40°C to 85°C,” said Junbao Chen, Design Center Manager of Littelfuse’s Electronics Business Unit. “The ultra-small size and easy PCB/FPC integration make them ideal for tight spaces, while tactile feedback ensures a satisfying user experience, optimizes design, and improves product quality.”
Main advantages of the NanoT series:
● Space-saving design: The ultra-small size enables designers to integrate more functions or reduce PCB size.
Side-operated models (2.2 x 1.70 x 1.65mm) save 35% of space.
Top-operated models (2.1 x 1.65 x 0.55mm) save 20% of space.
●Customizable operating force: 100, 160 and 240gf options available to meet different application needs.
100gf: Ideal for high-frequency use, reducing user fatigue.
160gf: Balanced tactile feedback for general applications.
240gf: Solid activation
●Mounting options: PIP or SMT edge-mounted versions offer excellent impact and shear resistance, extending device life and reducing the need for additional protective layers.
●Durability: Service life ranges from 200K to 300K, ensuring long-term reliability and reducing maintenance costs.
●IP67 rating: Dust and water resistant, ensuring reliability in harsh environments.
The expanded NanoT switch family has the performance, durability and compact design required for today's cutting-edge electronics.
Availability
NanoT is available in tape and reel packaging, with a minimum order quantity of 8,000 for the top-operated version and 7,500 for the side-operated version. Samples can be requested through the Shiqiang platform.
About C&K Switches
C&K Switches, acquired by Littelfuse in 2022, is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance electromechanical switches and interconnect solutions with a solid global presence in a wide range of end markets including automotive, industrial, medical, transportation, aerospace and data communications.