C&K has introduced a new subminiature touch switch

     C&K has announced the launch of a new ultra-small PTS815 touch switch aimed at design engineers developing home automation and Internet of Things (IoT) electronics. As printed circuit board (PCB) space becomes increasingly precious in consumer electronics devices, C&K ultra-compact switching solutions respond to the growing demand for high-quality and cost-effective switches in mass production.

     The PTS815 switch has three operating force levels (180gf, 250gf and 400gf), rated current of 50mA, bounce time of less than 10ms, operating temperature range from -20 to +70℃. The PTS815 switch occupies an area of only 4.2 x 3.2mm and is only 2.5mm thick, allowing electronic device designers the freedom to add other components to the printed circuit board that would otherwise be reserved for larger size switches. The switch has a large starting surface for easy integration, making it ideal for applications such as home automation, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and e-cigarettes, as well as for control systems such as drones, electric bicycles and robotic vacuum cleaners.

     With surface mount technology (SMT) and a hard starter, the PTS815 ensures full integration into standard processes without the need for additional interface buttons, helping end equipment manufacturers save time and money. Based on the most commonly used versions on the market, C&K designed this market standard switch to meet the needs of a large number of commercial applications; These applications do not require ultra-high performance, but rather maintain strict quality control while guaranteeing an economical price. The PTS815 offers the best performance with a reliable service life of over 100,000 cycles.

     Jerome Smolinski, Global Product (Touch Switch) Manager at C&K, said: "These compact forms take up less of the PCB, and the PTS815 offers a different force range before the starter trip, can click from hard drives and large drive surfaces, so it is easy to integrate." Price is a key driver for our customers, and C&K offers affordable solutions while retaining the quality assurance they demand."