Littelfuse Advanced EL2 Tactile Switches Provide SMT and IP67 for High-Efficiency Applications

CHICAGO, September 10, 2024 -- LITTELFUSE, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, announces the C&K Switches EL2 Series Tactile Switches. These standard-size, sealed surface-mount technology (SMT) tactile switches are designed for general-purpose switching applications, offering enhanced performance, higher component density, and improved reliability for various electronic devices. 

The EL2 Series Tactile Switches stand out due to their market-standard size designs, IP67 sealing, and versatility in various applications. With heights of 3.5 and 5.2 millimeters and actuation forces of 2 newtons for a light touch and 3.5 newtons for more firm pressure to activate the switch, the EL2 Series ensures seamless integration into existing designs while providing exceptional contact reliability in dusty environments.

The EL2 Tactile Switches offer these key features and benefits:

●Market Standard Size Designs: Ensures ease of integration into various applications.

●IP67 Sealing: Provides high contact reliability, protecting against dust and water ingress.

●J-Bend SMT Package: Enables standard assembly mounting using typical pick-and-place machines.

●Cost-Efficient: Ideal for high-volume applications.

"Littelfuse engineers are committed to solving the problems relevant to the layout size of our customers' unique applications, as well as the limitations of specific environments and electrical loads," said Gavin Xu, Technical Development Manager, Electronics Business Unit Engineering. "The EL2 demonstrates the high level of design philosophy of the engineers and the careful planning of the product management team. The EL2's resulting stability and reliability will be a perfect match for applications in medical, high-precision instruments, consumer electronics, and other industries."

The EL2 Series Tactile Switches are ideally suited for high-efficiency applications:

●Consumer Electronics: Small home appliances, white goods.

●Industrial Applications: Automation, machinery, smart meters, servers.

●Transportation: Two-wheelers.

●Medical Devices: Portable medical devices.

With a lifecycle of 200,000 cycles and an IP67 rating, the EL2 Series ensures long-term reliability and performance in various applications. The addition of the EL2 Series to the C&K tactile switch portfolio meets the need for basic tactile switch requirements and IP67 sealing at a competitive price. The compact EL2 Series tactile switch provides designers with the flexibility to incorporate the switch into standard and harsh applications.

Availability

The EL2 Tactile Switches are available in tape and reel format in quantities of 2,000 for 3.5 mm height switches and 1,400 for 5.2 mm height switches. Sample requests are accepted through authorized Littelfuse distributors worldwide. For a listing of Littelfuse distributors, please visit Littelfuse.com.

For More Information

Additional information is available on the EL2 Tactile Switch product page. For technical questions, please contact: Max Shi, Global Product Manager, mshi@littelfuse.com.

About C&K Switches

Acquired by Littelfuse in 2022, C&K Switches is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance electromechanical switches and interconnect solutions with a solid global presence across a broad range of end markets, including automotive, industrial, medical, transportation, aerospace, and datacom.