Series DB
Toggles
Light Touch Miniature Pushbuttons
Rockers
General
Specifications
Electrical Capacity (Resistive Load)
Logic Level:
Pushbuttons
C
Other Ratings
Contact Resistance:
Insulation Resistance:
Dielectric Strength:
0.4VA maximum @ 28V AC/DC maximum
(Applicable Range 0.1mA ~ 0.1A @ 20mV ~ 28V)
Note: Find additional explanation of operating range in Supplement section.
Programmable Illuminated PB
Mechanical Life:
Electrical Life:
Nominal Operating Force:
Travel:
Keylocks
50 milliohms maximum
1,000 megohms minimum @ 500V DC
1,000V AC minimum between contacts for 1 minute minimum;
1,500V AC minimum between contacts & case for 1 minute minimum
200,000 operations minimum
100,000 operations minimum
Single Pole: 1.96N
Double Pole: 2.94N
Pretravel .020” (0.5mm); Overtravel .020” (0.5mm); Total Travel .039” (1.0mm)
Materials & Finishes
Slides
Plunger:
Bushing:
Frame:
Case:
Movable Contacts:
Stationary Contacts:
Terminals:
Brass with nickel plating
Brass with nickel plating
Stainless steel
Glass fiber reinforced polyamide
Copper with gold plating
Phosphor bronze with gold plating
Brass with gold plating
Rotaries
Environmental Data
Tactiles
Operating Temp Range:
Humidity:
Vibration:
Shock:
–10°C through +70°C (+14°F through +158°F)
90 ~ 95% humidity for 96 hours @ 40°C (104°F)
10 ~ 55Hz with peak-to-peak amplitude of 1.5mm traversing the frequency range & returning
in 1 minute; 3 right angled directions for 2 hours
50G (490m/s
2
) acceleration (tested in 6 right angled directions, with 5 shocks in each direction)
Tilt
Installation
Mounting Torque:
Cap Installation Force:
1.47Nm (13.0 lb
•
in) for double nut; 0.68Nm (6.0 lb
•
in) for single nut
78.5N (17.65 lbf) maximum downward force on actuator
Touch
PCB Processing
Soldering:
Cleaning:
Indicators
Wave Soldering Recommended. See Profile A in Supplement section.
Manual Soldering: See Profile B in Supplement section.
These devices are not process sealed. Hand clean locally using alcohol based solution.
Standards & Certifications
Supplement
Accessories
The DB Series pushbuttons have not been tested for UL recognition or CSA certification.
These switches are designed for use in low-voltage, low-current, logic-level circuit.
When used as intended in a logic-level circuit, the results do not produce hazardous energy.
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Light Touch Miniature Pushbuttons
Series DB
Toggles
C
Choice of cap sizes in .315” (8.0mm) and .394” (10.0mm)
diameter cap design for simple, snap-on installation.
High torque bushing prevents rotation and separation
from metal frame during installation.
Stainless steel frame resists corrosion.
.100” x .100” (2.54mm x 2.54mm) terminal spacing
conforms to standard PC board grid spacing. Round
terminals for easier through-hole mounting on PC boards.
Actual Size
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Supplement
Accessories
Touch
Tilt
Tactiles
Slides
Molded-in terminals prevent entry of solder flux,
dust, and other contaminants.
Rotaries
Snap action contacts give smooth actuation, short
stroke, light touch, and audible feedback. This
mechanism also provides long mechanical life.
Keylocks
Programmable Illuminated PB
Pushbuttons
Both PCB and panel mounting options available.
Rockers
Distinctive
Characteristics
Series DB
Toggles
Light Touch Miniature Pushbuttons
TYPICAL SWITCH ORDERING EXAMPLE
DB25
C
Poles & Circuits
11
21
SPDT
DPDT
ON
ON
(ON)
(ON)
21
B
PC Terminals
Threaded Bushing
P
B
H
V
Straight
Smooth Bushing
Straight with Bracket
Right Angle with Bracket
Vertical with Bracket
Programmable Illuminated PB
Pushbuttons
Rockers
( ) = Momentary
Keylocks
DESCRIPTION FOR TYPICAL ORDERING EXAMPLE
Rotaries
DB2521B with AT443E Cap
Slides
Yellow .315” (8.0mm)
Diameter Cap
DPDT
ON-(ON) Circuit
Smooth Bushing &
Straight PC Terminals with Bracket
Tilt
Tactiles
POLES & CIRCUITS
Plunger Position
( ) = Momentary
Normal
Indicators
Touch
Connected Terminals
Normal
Keyway
Throw & Switch Schematics
Note: Terminal numbers are not
actually on the switch.
3 (COM)
Down
Down
Pole
Model
Keyway
Accessories
SP
DB2511
ON
(ON)
3-1
3-2
SPDT
1
2
Supplement
DP
DB2521
ON
(ON)
3-1 6-4
3-2 6-5
DPDT
1
3 (COM)
2
4
6
5
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