Double Side Recoil Type Slide Switch in SMD Format

Duesseldorf, Germany, December 15, 2004 – With the SSSS7C series ALPS Electric Europa GmbH offers a new family of tiny double side slide switches with dimensions of 10.4mm x 3.0mm x 2.0mm (L x W x H). The surface-mountable devices are available with vertical slider positions and have a recoil mechanism that returns the slider back to its starting position. The length of the slider is 0.9mm or 1.5mm, depending on the switch type. Soldering earth terminals on both ends of the switch provide excellent strength when mounted on a PC board. Despite its small dimensions, the SSSS7C series supports a high current of 0.3A and is rated for voltages of 4VDC. They require an operating force of 1N (+1/-0.5N) and their operating life is specified of up to 30,000 cycles. The new switches are suitable for lead-free reflow soldering. Typical applications are portable devices such as mobile phones, portable audio devices, digital cameras, digital camcorders, notebooks and personal digital assistants (PDAs) where the new switches, for example, are used to change the operating mode. For more information on the SSSS7C series please visit http://www3.alps.co.jp/npv_pdf/ssss7c_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 8 countries as well as 60 sales bases in 13 countries. Consolidated net sales in the year ended March 31, 2003 amounted to YEN 602 billion. ALPS Electric Europa GmbH, a subsidiary of ALPS Electric Co., Ltd., was established in 1979. Since 1989 the European Head Office is located in Düsseldorf. A team of specialists is working here in Sales, Marketing, and Product Engineering. From Düsseldorf the activities of our branch offices in Munich, Paris, Milton Keynes and the European distribution are co-ordinated. ALPS Nordic AB, a 100 percent subsidiary of ALPS Electric Europa GmbH, located in Sweden, is servicing the Scandinavian market.