Ultra-Thin Process Sealed Tactiles
Series JF
Distinctive Characteristics
Extremely low profile of .224” (5.7mm) from PCB to top of switch.
Red, green, or yellow LED with spot or full face illumination.
Rubber seal construction prevents contact contamination
and allows automated soldering and cleaning.
Minimal operating force and short stroke
permit light touch operation.
Dome contact gives crisp tactile and
audible feedback to positively indicate
circuit transfer and assures high reliability
and long life.
Space saving body dimensions provide for compact,
side-by-side mounting on a standard grid.
Crimped terminals ensure secure mounting and prevent
dislodging during wave soldering.
Terminal spacing conforms to standard .100” (2.54mm) PCB grid.
Matching indicator available and shown at the end of Section M.
Actual Size
Common Bus Matrix
These single pole, single throw switches can be used in a keyboard
matrix and, using strapped terminals, achieve a common bus electri-
cal configuration on a single-sided PC board.
5
1
2
9
3
13
X-Y Matrix
These single pole, single throw switches can be arranged
on a single-sided PC board matrix with strapped termi-
nals to achieve an X-Y type electrical interconnection.
1
2
3
1
4
5
6
2
7
8
4
4
7
3
5
6
10
6
11
8
12
8
9
A
1
2
0
B
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
A
B
P C Te r m i n a t i o n s
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
9
6
A
0
B
7
= ON
5
4
3
P C Terminations
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
A
B
= ON
Keys (Switches)
7
Blue = PCB Trace
Black = Switch Circuit
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Keys (Switches)
Ultra-Thin Process Sealed Tactiles
Series JF
General Specifications
Electrical Capacity (Resistive Load)
Low Level:
50mA @ 24V DC
Other Ratings
Contact Resistance:
Insulation Resistance:
Dielectric Strength:
Mechanical Life:
Electrical Life:
Nominal Operating Force:
Total Travel:
50 milliohms maximum
500 megohms minimum @ 250V DC
250V AC minimum for 1 minute minimum
500,000 operations minimum
500,000 operations minimum
3.0N for flush actuator
2.0N for sculptured actuator
Flush Actuators .016” (0.4mm); Sculptured Actuator: .031” (0.8mm)
Materials & Finishes
Actuator:
Case:
Seal:
Base:
Movable Contact:
Stationary Contacts:
Terminals:
Polyamide for spot illuminated; polycarbonate for full face
Glass fiber reinforced polyamide
Nitrile butadiene rubber
Glass fiber reinforced polyester
Phosphor bronze with silver plating
Brass with silver plating
Brass with silver plating
Environmental Data
Operating Temperature Range:
Humidity:
Vibration:
Shock:
–25°C through +70°C (–13°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)
PCB Processing
Soldering:
Cleaning:
Wave Soldering recommended. See Profile A in Supplement section.
Manual Soldering: See Profile A in Supplement section.
Automated cleaning. See Cleaning specifications in Supplement section.
Switches should not be operated or have any pressure on the actuators during cleaning.
Full face illuminated models suitable only for bottom board spray wash to avoid contamination
of the 2-layered actuator, which may compromise the aesthetics.
Standards & Certifications
UL Recognition
or CSA Certification:
The JF Series tactiles have not been tested for UL recognition or CSA certification.
These switches are designed for use in a 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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TYPICAL SWITCH ORDERING EXAMPLE
Series JF
JF
POLE & CIRCUIT
15
SPST
OFF
15
R
P
2
ACTUATOR TYPES
1
Square
Round
Sculptured
C
C
LED COLORS
C
E
F
Red
Yellow
Green
(ON)
( ) = Momentary
P
TERMINALS
Straight PC
2
3
ILLUMINATION
R
A
Spot
Full Face (with
square actuator only)
ACTUATOR COLORS
Spot Illuminated
C
D
F
G
H
C
E
Red
Orange
Green
Blue
Gray
Red
Yellow
Green
*Full Face Illuminated
DESCRIPTION FOR TYPICAL ORDERING EXAMPLE
F
JF15RP2CC
Red LED for
Spot Illumination
SPST
OFF-(ON) Circuit
Round Red Actuator
Straight PC Terminals
*LED color must match
actuator color.
POLE & CIRCUIT
Actuator Position
( ) = Momentary
Normal
Pole
SP
Model
JF15
OFF
(ON)
Down
1
3
(+)
(-)
Switch Throw
& Schematic
LED Schematic
Notes: Terminal numbers
are shown on switch.
LED circuit is isolated
& requires external
power source.
SPST
2
4
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ILLUMINATION & ACTUATOR TYPES
R
1
Spot Illumination
Square Actuator
Series JF
A
2
Round Actuator
Full Face Illumination
Square Actuator
3
Sculptured Actuator
1
Actuator Colors Available:
C, D, F, G, H
Housing is black
Color Codes:
Actuator Colors Available:
C, E, F
Housing is black
Yellow
C
Red
D
Orange
E
F
Green
G
Blue
H
Gray
Flexible Panel Design
Versatile panel arrangements can be made to fit individual design needs.
(1.7)
.067
(5.08)
.200
(3.6)
.142
(22.86)
.900
(6.7)
.264
(3.6)
.142
(5.72)
.225
(6.0) Min
.236
(1.04)
.041
(27.94)
1.100
Spot Illumination
(7.3)
.287
(3.0)
.118
(17.78) Typ
.700
Full Face Illumination
(17.78) Typ
.700
TERMINALS
P
LED polarity
marking
Straight PC Terminals
With isolated lamp circuit
Further details in Typical Switch Dimensions
LED COLORS & SPECIFICATIONS
LEDs are supplied as an integral part of the switch. The electrical specifications shown are determined at a basic temperature of 25°C.
If the source voltage exceeds the rated voltage, a ballast resistor is required.
The resistor value can be calculated by using the formula in the Supplement section.
Spot Illumination
Color
Forward Peak Current
Continuous Forward Current
Forward Voltage
Reverse Peak Voltage
Current Reduction Rate
Above 25°C
Ambient Temperature Range
I
FM
I
F
V
F
V
RM
∆I
F
Red
Full Face Illumination
Green
C
Yellow
E
F
Red
C
Yellow
E
Green
F
40mA
30mA
1.7V
4V
0.67mA/°C
40mA
30mA
2.2V
4V
0.67mA/°C
–25° ~ +70°C
40mA
30mA
2.2V
4V
0.67mA/°C
30mA
20mA
1.77V
4V
0.4mA/°C
30mA
20mA
2.1V
4V
0.4mA/°C
–25° ~ +70°C
30mA
20mA
2.3V
4V
0.4mA/°C
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TYPICAL SWITCH DIMENSIONS
Spot Illuminated with
Square Actuator
(5.7)
.225
(2.2)
.087
(5.6)
.220
(1.6)
.063
(3.8)
.150
(3.0)
.118
(6.0) Min
.236
(0.5)
.020
(5.08)
.200
(14.0) Sq
.551
(12.7)
.500
2
4
Series JF
(5.08)
.200
(0.2) Typ
.008
+
_
(5.08)
.200
1
(13.95)
.549
(11.43)
.450
(8.85)
.348
3
1
3
(5.08)
.200
(12.7)
.500
4
2
JF15RP1CC
(16.4) Sq
.646
(17.7)
.697
(0.3)
.012
(8.68)
.342
(0.3) Typ
.012
(3.6)
.142
(10.16)
.400
(10.16)
.400
(0.8) Typ
.031
(1.0) Dia Typ
.039
Spot Illuminated with
Round Actuator
(5.7)
.225
(2.2)
.087
(5.6)
.220
(1.6)
.063
(3.8)
.150
(3.0)
.118
(6.0) Min
.236
(0.5)
.020
(5.08)
.200
(5.08)
.200
(0.2) Typ
.008
+
_
(5.08)
.200
1
(13.95)
.549 (11.43)
.450
(14.0) Dia
.551
2
4
(8.85)
.348
(12.7)
.500
4
2
3
1
3
(5.08)
.200
(12.7)
.500
JF15RP2CC
(16.4) Sq
.646
(17.7)
.697
(0.3)
.012
(8.68)
.342
(0.3) Typ
.012
(3.6)
.142
(10.16)
.400
(0.8) Typ
.031
(10.16)
.400
(1.0) Dia Typ
.039
Spot Illuminated with
Sculptured Actuator
(2.2)
.087
(5.6)
.220
(1.6)
.063
(5.7)
.225
(3.8)
.150
(3.0)
.118
(6.0) Min
.236
(0.5)
.020
(5.08)
.200
(5.08)
.200
(0.2) Typ
.008
+
_
(5.08)
.200
1
(13.95)
.549 (11.43)
.450
(14.0) Sq
.551
3
(5.08)
.200
(12.7)
.500
(12.7)
.500
2
4
(8.85)
.348
3
1
4
2
JF15RP3CC
(16.4) Sq
.646
(17.7)
.697
(0.3)
.012
(1.7)
.067
(8.68)
.342
(0.3) Typ
.012
(3.6)
.142
(10.16)
.400
(0.8) Typ
.031
(10.16)
.400
(1.0) Dia Typ
.039
Full Face Illuminated with
Square Actuator
(7.3)
.287
(2.7)
.106
(13.5)
.531
(3.0) Min
.118
(3.0)
.118
(0.5) Sq
.020
–
(5.08)
.200
+
+
–
(5.08)
.200
(10.16)
.400
(6.0)
.236
(26.9) (7.3)
1.059 .287
(8.2)
.323
(8.85)
.348
(0.3)
.012
(17.7)
.697
(10.3)
.406
(10.16)
.400
3
1
3
1
(13.0) Sq
.512
(12.7)
.500
4
2
4
2
(12.7)
.500
(16.4)
.646
(0.3) Typ
.012
(3.6)
.142
(10.16)
.400
(0.8) Typ
.031
(10.16)
.400
(1.0) Dia Typ
.039
JF15AP1CC
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