TS2438CA160GF156 AI Analysis:
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TS2438CA160GF156 product

TS2438CA160GF156

Tactile Switches

tactile switchsurface mount160 gf12 VDC30,000 cycles

TS2438CA 160gf 156 is a surface-mount tactile switch rated at 50 mA and 12 VDC, with 160 ± 50 gf actuation force and 0.2 ± 0.1 mm travel.

Best for

  • Compact user-interface push buttons
  • Surface-mounted control panels

Avoid if

  • A higher current or voltage switch is required
  • RoHS, REACH, or MSL documentation is mandatory but unavailable

Check before use

  • PCB footprint and terminal geometry
  • Mechanical clearance and button alignment
  • Electrical load and contact resistance requirements

Key specifications

Mounting
Surface mount
Rating
50 mA, 12 VDC
Operating force
160 ± 50 gf
Travel
0.2 ± 0.1 mm
Mechanical life
30,000 cycles

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
-
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

Consumer control interfacesIndustrial push-button panels

Datasheet

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Questions & answers

It is a SHOU HAN surface-mount tactile switch in a 2x4-style package. The datasheet specifies a single-pole contact circuit, 50 mA at 12 VDC, and a 160 ± 50 gf operating force.