NKK Switches New FR Series of Rotary Switches Now Available

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, May 20 (MARKET WIRE) --
NKK Switches, the world's leading designer and manufacturer of innovative
electromechanical switching devices, today announced the availability of the
new FR series of 10mm Ultra-Thin DIP Rotary switches. The newly designed FR
series replaces NKK's DR series rotary switches and incorporates the best
characteristics of NKK's rotary devices and provides unprecedented quality and
reliability for which NKK is renowned.

The FR series of binary coded DIP rotaries are environmentally friendly
devices
and meet the RoHS directive restricting the use of hazardous substances. The
heat
resistant resin materials are UL94V-0 and suited to lead-free solder
processing applications including vapor phase and infrared convection reflow
soldering for SMD option.

The FR series of DIP rotaries offer compact dimensions and a low profile
allowing
for high density mounting and close stacking of PC boards. Available in real or
complement codes, decimal or hexadecimal configurations, the FR series can be
specified in through-hole or SMD models. Highly visible and easy to read
legends use arrows to indicate position and provide trouble-free code setting.
Color-keyed actuators identify codes. Electrical capacity switching rating is
100mA
@ 5V DC; nonswitching rating is 100mA @ 50V DC. The cam activated movable
contactand gold contacts ensure contact reliability and continuity while the
detent
mechanism gives crisp, positive action providing accurate switch setting.
Actuators are fully rotational and can be operated either clockwise or
counterclockwise.

Through-hole devices can be specified with screwdriver or shaft actuators
with
straight or right angle mounts. Terminal spacing in straight PC through-hole
is .100" between pins and .300" between rows. Packaging includes stick tube for
through-hole versions and tape/reel for SMD. Right angle versions are available
in two different footprints. The standard footprint is .100" between pins and
.100" between rows. A new option of .100" between pins with .200" between
rows is available to facilitate change over designs from DR series footprints.
Crimped terminals ensure secure PC mounting and prevent the FR devices from
dislodging during soldering.

SMD versions are straight mount with screwdriver actuators. Gull-winged
terminals
deliver mechanical stability during soldering and simplify solder joint
inspection. The co planarity tolerance zone is .0059" (0.15mm) maximum, the
allowable distance between all considered surfaces in two parallel planes.
Optional snap-on knobs are available for screwdriver actuated models and feature
a
black knob with a transparent flange.

A leading designer and producer of electromechanical switches, NKK
Switchesoffers one of the industry's most extensive selections of illuminated,
process sealed,
miniature, specialty and surface mount switches. It manufactures more than
four million toggle, rocker, pushbutton, slide, rotary, DIP rotary, keypad and
key lock switches. All switches are designed and manufactured to provide the
quality and dependability that has made NKK the benchmark for reliability for
over half a century.

NKK continues to lead the industry in responding to the needs of the
marketplace with innovation, high reliability and a commitment to
excellence. It provides environmentally safe products for its valued customers,
including the myriad of issues that are covered under the RoHS directive. NKK
maintains a complete network of qualified representatives and distributors
through the
United States, Canada, Central and South America, Europe and Asia.

Engineers who design the man-machine interface for their products rely on
the broad product line, specialized design expertise and customer support of NKK
Switches. For more information, contact NKK Switches, 7850 E. Gelding Dr.,
Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Phone 480/991-0942. Fax 480/998-1435. Visit the NKK Web
site at
www.nkkswitches.com.

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For more information, contact:

Chris Walker
(Connect Public Relations)
480-366-6015

Bob Wanless
(NKK Switches)
480-991-0942

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