ALPS Develops “SSCL Series”Two-Way Detector Switch with Female Connector Terminal

Industry-First for a Lever Detector Switch, Ideal for Vehicle Door Lock and Latch Detection

Duesseldorf, Germany, May 22, 2012 – ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has developed the SSCL Series two-way detector switch with female connector terminal ideal for applications such as door lock and latch detection in vehicles. Samples will be available from May 2012. ALPS has developed and produced many automotive components since introducing a fader control potentiometer for vehicles in 1975. Besides characteristics ordinarily demanded of automotive components – shock and vibration resistance, and excellent operability – ALPS’ products are recognized in the market for satisfying wide-ranging criteria, including compatibility with automated assembly in customer production lines and consideration of environmental impact. Now ALPS has developed the SSCL Series two-way detector switch with a female connector terminal, an industry-first for a lever-type detector switch. The product is ideal for door latch detection. The switch is installed and connected simply by plugging it in (see Fig. 1), and it supports automated assembly. The product also contributes to the reliability of manual assembly by workers of all skill levels. Furthermore, the switch requires no soldering during installation, helping to reduce environmental impact. The SSCL Series incorporates precision processing, molding and simulation technologies acquired by ALPS over the years and employs a double-sided sliding contact that holds the terminal from both sides. High reliability is realized by ensuring consistent output while achieving strong resistance to contact errors caused, for example, by dirt particles. The product bolsters the line-up of automotive detector switches already in production, including the SSCW and SPVQ5 Series, which have female connector terminals, the SSCF Series for two-way detection, and the waterproof lever-type SSCN Series. In this way, ALPS continues to serve the diversifying requirements of the automotive market. Features SSCL Series two-way detector switch with female connector terminal First lever-type detector switch in the industry with a female connector terminal. Enables one-touch connection, eliminating the need for soldering. Use of a double-sided sliding contact realizes high contact reliability in shock/vibration environments. No sound is made during operation, contributing to silent operation of electronic devices. Principal Applications Automotive switch for detecting, for example, the direction of door key rotation or the opening/closing of the doors and trunk Detection of mechanical drive operation in automotive devices and home appliances Specifications Product name SSCL Series Dimensions (W × D × H) 11.0mm × 16.1mm × 5.3mm Maximum rating (resistive load) 100mA 12V DC Minimum rating (resistive load) 50μA 5V DC Inclination angle (1 side max.) 36° Operating force 0.7N max. [b]Operating life 50,000 cycles

ALPS Electric Co., Ltd. ALPS Electric (Tokyo: 6770) is a leading global manufacturer of high-quality electronic components for mobile devices, home electronics, vehicles and industrial equipment. With the philosophy of “Perfecting the Art of Electronics” ALPS Electric supplies over 40,000 different components to about 2,000 companies all over the world. For more information, visit www.alps.com. 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, Milton Keynes, Gothenburg, and our sales office in Milan are coordinated from Düsseldorf.