Product Specification
Product Description
Application Field
Why Choose Us
Product Description
A compact 6×6 mm surface-mount tactile switch designed for makers, educators, and rapid prototyping. It delivers a crisp, consistent click, supports standard lead-free reflow, and fits tight layouts on hobby and production PCBs alike. Ideal for Arduino shields, Raspberry Pi HATs, keypad modules, wearables, and custom controllers.
Key highlights
- 6×6 mm top-actuated SMT package; slim profiles for dense boards
- Crisp tactile feedback with smooth travel for confident presses
- Maker-friendly: hand reworkable, available in cut-tape for small builds
- Reliable performance at low voltage/current logic levels
- Tape-and-reel for pick-and-place; vacuum-pickable actuator
- RoHS/REACH compliant; halogen-free options
Typical applications
- DIY kits, STEM learning boards, dev boards and shields
- Macro pads, remote buttons, encoder confirm keys
- Portable gadgets, wearables, sensor nodes, IoT remotes
- Robot/drone UIs, 3D-printer panels, LED controllers
Electrical
- Rating: 12 VDC, 50 mA (max)
- Contact resistance: ≤100 mΩ (initial)
- Insulation resistance: ≥100 MΩ at 100 VDC
- Dielectric strength: 250 VAC for 1 minute
- Bounce time: ≤10 ms (typical)
Mechanical
- Operating force options: 160 gf, 260 gf, 320 gf (±20%)
- Total travel: 0.25 ± 0.10 mm
- Life: up to 500,000 cycles (force/height dependent)
- Operating temperature: -20 to +70°C
- Storage temperature: -30 to +85°C
Materials
- Actuator/plunger: POM
- Cover: stainless steel (SUS)
- Base: high-temperature thermoplastic (UL94V-0)
- Terminals/contacts: copper alloy; standard Ag plating, optional Au over Ni for low-level signals or corrosive environments
Dimensions and PCB Footprint
- Body size: 6.0 × 6.0 mm (top-actuated)
- Standard actuator heights: 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.3 / 5.0 / 7.0 / 9.5 mm
- Pad layout: 4 SMT pads in an approx. 6.5 × 4.5 mm rectangle (typical)
- Recommended land pattern: solder-mask defined pads, paste aperture ~1:1 with pad; keep-out around metal cover to avoid interference
- Note: Full dimensional drawing and recommended footprint available on request
Soldering and Assembly
- Reflow (Pb-free): peak 245–250°C; time above 217°C 60–90 s; ≤2 cycles
- Hand rework: 350°C tip, ≤3 s per pad; or hot air 280–300°C with thermal shielding
- Cleaning: non-sealed structure; avoid aqueous/ultrasonic wash. Wipe or vapor-solvent cleaning only.
- Handling: compatible with vacuum nozzles; avoid side-load on the actuator during placement
Quality and Compliance
- RoHS and REACH compliant; lead-free
- Housing UL94V-0
- Manufactured under ISO 9001 quality system
- AQL and lot traceability available
Customization and Accessories
- Force tuning: 100–400 gf ranges
- Heights: custom stems and extended actuators
- Contact plating: silver (standard) or gold over nickel (for very low current or high humidity)
- Caps: low/high profile, soft-touch, color-matched (Pantone), opaque or translucent for LED indication
- Semi-sealed variant for light splash resistance (on request)
- Packaging: tape & reel (EIA-481), cut-tape for prototyping, or small trays
Packaging, MOQs, Lead Time, Samples
- Tape & reel: 8 mm tape; typical 1,500–3,000 pcs/reel (height-dependent)
- Cut-tape: maker-friendly quantities (e.g., 20–200 pcs)
- Lead time: 7–12 business days standard; customs by agreement
- Samples: free engineering samples ship in 48–72 hours
Engineering Resources
- 3D CAD: STEP/IGES for each actuator height
- PCB libraries: Altium, KiCad, and Eagle footprints/symbols
- Datasheet, test reports (life, plating corrosion), compliance certificates
Design Tips For DIY Builds
- Firmware debounce: 5–10 ms typical; adjust for user feel
- Choose 160 gf for light-touch UIs; 260–320 gf for anti-mistrigger keys
- Use gold plating when switching <1 mA or <5 V for long-term reliability
- Provide a mechanical keep-out above the cap to prevent chassis rub
How to Order
- Example part code: TS-66S-SMT-260-4H-AG
- TS-66S: 6×6 SMT tactile switch
- 260: operating force (gf)
- 4H: actuator height (4.3 mm)
- AG: silver contacts (A) or gold over nickel (G)
