ALPS Presents Compact, Low-profile Slide Switch with Self-return Operation

Duesseldorf, Germany, May 07, 2009 – With the new SSAG series ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH now offers double-side or single-side (right or left) recoil type slide switches. These surface-mountable components are remarkable for their long operating life of up to 100,000 switching cycles and their compact, low-profile dimensions of only 9.05mm x 3.00mm x 1.15mm (W x D x H). The 1Pole-3Position switches are rated for switching currents of up to 10mA at a maximum of 5VDC or 50µmA at 3VDC. Typical applications are portable devices such as digital cameras, mobile phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and digital audio devices where the switches e.g. are used to change the operating mode, volume, zoom or turning the power on/off. The slide switches of the SSAG series require an operating force of 1N (recoil side) or 1.5N (lock side). Operating temperatures range between -10°C and +60°C. The travel length amounts to 1.5mm. The other specifications include a maximum initial contact resistance of 200mΩ, an insulation resistance higher than 100MΩ at 100VDC, and a voltage proof of 100VAC per minute. The switches are suitable for reflow soldering and are available in minimum packing units of 16,000 pieces. For automatic mounting, they are packaged on embossed tape with a width of 25.4mm. For more information on the new the product please visit www3.alps.com/e/npv_product/0806_SSAG/SSAG_E.PDF

ALPS Electric Co., Ltd. Since its establishment in 1948 ALPS has grown as a comprehensive manufacturer of electronic components. At present ALPS is creating innovative high-value-added products in its main business segments – Components, Magnetic Devices, Communications, Peripheral Products, and Automotive Electronics – which are contributing to the advance of a digital society. ALPS is a global company that carries out its operations with 23 production bases in 9 countries as well as 57 sales bases in 14 countries. Consolidated net sales in the year ended March 31, 2008 amounted to YEN 693 billion. ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH, a subsidiary of ALPS Electric Co., Ltd., was established in 1979. Since 1989, the European Head Office has been located in Düsseldorf, where a team of specialists works in Sales, Marketing, and Product Engineering. The activities of our branch offices in Munich, Paris and Milton Keynes, Stockholm, Gothenburg, our sales office in Milan and our European distribution work are co-ordinated from Düsseldorf.