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Standard Keypad Size




   Standard Keypad Size       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   1x4
 
     1 column, 4 rows of buttons.
 
   3x4
 
     Telephone style keypad., 3 columns, 4 rows of buttons.
 
   4x4
 
     4 columns, 4 rows of buttons.
 
   5x4
 
     5 columns, 4 rows of buttons.
 
   Other
 
      
 
   Search Logic:      All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
Mounting Style




   Mounting Style       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Front Panel
 
     Switch is meant to be mounted on front of panel.
 
   Rear Panel
 
     Switch is meant to be mounted behind panel.
 
   Search Logic:      All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
Keypad Output Style




   Keypad Output Style       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   X-Y
 
     X-Y output is a matrix output.
 
   Single Pole / Common Bus
 
     Common bus output requires the same number of pins as buttons
 
   Other
 
      
 
   Search Logic:      All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
Electrical Switch Specifications




   Max Current Rating:
 
     The maximum nominal, or name plate current capacity of a device.
 
   Search Logic:      All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value.
   Max AC Voltage Rating:
 
     The maximum AC voltage capacity of a device.
 
   Search Logic:      All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value.
   Max DC Voltage Rating:
 
     The maximum DC voltage capacity of a device.
 
   Search Logic:      All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value.
Keypad Style




   Keypad Style      There are various styles of keypad "actuators" available including membrane overlay, full travel keypads and conductive rubber overlays.
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Membrane Overlay
 
      
 
   Full Travel Keypad Buttons
 
      
 
   Conductive Rubber Overlay
 
      
 
   Other
 
      
 
   Search Logic:      All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
Connector Style




   Connector Style       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Ribbon Cable w/ Connector
 
     Keypad includes an integral ribbon cable with connector pins for electrical connection.
 
   PC Pins
 
     Keypad includes PC pins, which may be attached to a ribbon cable or electrically connected to wire leads.
 
   Other
 
      
 
   Search Logic:      All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
Construction Materials




   Base Material:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Thermoplastic / Plastic
 
     Actuator made of plastic or thermoplastic material.
 
   Metallic
 
     Actuator made of metallic material.
 
   Search Logic:      All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
   Overlay / Key Pad Button Material:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Thermoplastic / Plastic
 
     Base (Not Actuator) made of plastic or thermoplastic material.
 
   Metallic
 
     Base (Not Actuator) made of metallic material.
 
   Search Logic:      All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
Features




   EMI / RFI Shielding?
 
     Device is shielded against EMI/RF "noise".
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
   Backlit Options?
 
     Keypad includes backlighting which illuminates keypad.
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
   Wiping Contacts?
 
     Self-cleaning and usually low resistance. Wiping action creates mechanical wear.
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
   Detents / Tactile Feedback?
 
     Mechanisms that hold a switch in a given position after actuating force removed.
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
   Has CE Certification?
 
     International commission on rules for the approval of electrical equipment.
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
   Has CSA Certification?
 
     Canadian Standards Association.
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
   Is UL listed?
 
     Underwriter's Laboratory.
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
   Dustproof?
 
     Switch is sealed against dust penetration.
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
   Splashproof?
 
     Switch is sealed against moisture damage (splashing).
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
Environment




   Operating Temperature:
 
     The temperature range over which the device must operate.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
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