DH Series

Ultra Miniature Snap-Action Switches

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Features
  • Small dimensions, just 0.323" x 0.106" x 0.244"
    (8.2mm x 2.7mm x 6.2mm)
  • Specially designed for low switching currents and voltages
  • Available with or without integrated auxiliary actuator
  • Can be fitted to circuit boards in upright position or horizontally with formed terminals
DH Series
DH Series

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DH Cutaway

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  Electrical Ratings
Switch Series
EN61058 Rating
Electrical Rating
DH2
N/A
5 to 500mA @ 30VDC
DH3
N/A
50 to 300mA @ 30VDC
DH4
N/A
5 to 50mA @ 30VDC
  Specifications
Electrical
Temperature Rating: -25 °C to +70°C
Flammability Rating: UL94V-O
Materials
Base: Polyphenylene sulphide (PPS)
Button: Polybutyleneterephthalate (PBT)
Cover: Polybutyleneterephthalate (PBT)
Auxiliary Actuator: Stainless Steel
Terminals: Silver-Plated Brass
Contacts: Silver-Plated Brass (DH3)
Gold-Plated Brass (DH4)
  Dimensions

DH Dimensions

Inches (mm)

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  Terminal Options

PCB Layout

Inches (mm)

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Mounting

Recommended mounting screw:  M1.6
Recommended torque:  9.81 cN*M (1.0 kgf*cm)

Recommended use of a flat washer
and a spring washer for locking.

  Actuator Specifications
Actuator
Type
Switch
Type
Maximum Operating Force
(g)
Max.
Pre-Travel

inches
(mm)
Operating
  Point

inches
(mm)
Min.
Over-Travel

inches
(mm)
Max.
Movement Differential

inches
(mm)
–AA
F1AA Type
90
0.008
(0.2)
0.220±0.006
(5.6±0.15)
0.004
(0.1)
0.003
(0.07)
–LA
F1LB Type
50
0.051
(1.3)
0.264±0.020
(6.7±0.5)
0.012
(0.3)
0.024
(0.6)
  Ordering Information

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Specifications subject to change without notice.