High-Performance Tact Switch 6x6 For Electronic Toys

A compact, long-life 6×6 mm tactile switch engineered for electronic toys and handheld gadgets. It delivers a crisp, consistent click, low contact resistance, and excellent durability in a small through-hole DIP package, ideal for battery-powered circuits and high-use play environments.

Key features

• Compact 6×6 mm body with multiple actuator heights for flexible enclosure design
• Crisp, audible tactile feedback with smooth travel for satisfying user feel
• Long life: up to 1,000,000 actuations (force-dependent)
• Stable electrical performance for low-voltage, low-current toy electronics
• Through-hole (DIP) terminals for robust mounting and wave soldering
• RoHS/REACH compliant; halogen-free options available
• Custom caps, forces, plating, and heights for brand consistency and safety needs

Typical applications

• Electronic toys, smart blocks, sound/light modules
• Toy controllers, game pads, learning devices
• Kids’ remotes, keypads, interactive panels

Electrical

• Rating: 12 VDC, 50 mA (max)
• Contact resistance: ≤100 mΩ (initial)
• Insulation resistance: ≥100 MΩ at 100 VDC
• Dielectric withstand: 250 VAC, 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
• Mechanical/electrical life: up to 1,000,000 cycles (160 gf); up to 500,000 cycles (higher forces)
• Operating temperature: -20 to +70°C
• Storage temperature: -30 to +85°C

Materials

• Actuator/plunger: POM
• Cover: stainless steel (SUS)
• Base: PA66, UL94V-0
• Terminals/contacts: copper alloy; standard Ag plating, optional Au over Ni for low-level signals or corrosive environments

Dimensions and footprint

• Body size: 6.0 × 6.0 mm
• Standard actuator heights: 4.3 / 5.0 / 7.0 / 9.5 / 11 / 13 / 14 / 16 / 17 mm
• Pin layout: 4 pins in a 6.5 × 4.5 mm rectangular pattern (typical)
• Recommended PCB holes: Ø 1.0 mm (finished), annular ring ≥0.3 mm
• Keep-out: avoid mechanical interference around the metal cover to prevent side-load on the plunger
  (Note: Detailed dimensional drawing and recommended land pattern available on request.)

Soldering and assembly

• Wave solder: 260°C peak, ≤5 s, ≤2 passes; preheat per PCB profile
• Hand solder: 350°C tip, ≤3 s per pin
• Cleaning: non-sealed structure; avoid aqueous/ultrasonic cleaning. Semi-sealed variant available on request.
• Mounting: design to minimize side force on the actuator; use caps that fit the specified stem profile

Quality and compliance

• RoHS and REACH compliant; lead-free
• Housing material UL94V-0
• Manufactured under ISO 9001 quality system
• 100% functional and appearance inspection before shipment (AQL on request)

Customization and accessories

• Operating force: 100–400 gf custom ranges
• Actuator height: custom stems and extended actuators
• Contact plating: silver (standard), gold over nickel (low-level signal, high humidity)
• Caps: low/high profile, soft-touch, and color-matched caps (Pantone/opaque/translucent for LED)
• Splash-resistant film or semi-sealed construction for light moisture resistance
• Terminal form: straight or custom-formed leads; radial taping for auto-insertion

Packaging, lead time, samples

• Packaging: bulk bag, tube, or radial taped (on request)
• Lead time: 7–15 business days for standard specs; custom variants by agreement
• Samples: free engineering samples typically ship within 48–72 hours

Engineering resources

• 3D CAD: STEP/IGS files available for all actuator heights
• PCB libraries: Altium, KiCad, and Eagle footprints
• Specification sheet, test reports (life, salt spray for plating), and compliance certificates available

Design tips for toy electronics

• Debounce in firmware: 5–10 ms typical
• Consider lower forces (e.g., 160 gf) for child-friendly interfaces; higher forces for anti-mistrigger keys
• Use gold plating when switching very low currents/voltages to improve long-term reliability
• Pair with color or translucent caps to align with brand and LED indicators

How to order

• Example part code: TS-66D-160-9H-AG
• TS-66D: 6×6 DIP tactile switch
• 160: operating force (gf)
• 9H: actuator height (9.5 mm)
• AG: silver contacts (A) or gold over nickel (G)
  (Request a full ordering guide to match your exact configuration.)