TP Series
Tiny Pushbutton Switches
Features/Benefits
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Subminiature size—capable of
switching 1 AMP
Vertical & right angle terminations
PC & panel mount models
Snap-in front panel mounting available
Models Available
Typical Applications
Telecommunications and networking equipment
Computers and peripherals
Instrumentation and controls
B
Pushbutton
Build-A-Switch
Our easy Build-A-Switch concept allows you to mix and match options to create the switch you need. Below is a complete
listing of options shown in catalog. To order, simply select desired option from each category and place in the appropriate box.
Switches with standard options are shown on pages B-11 and B-12. Available options are shown and described on pages B-12
thru B-16. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center. All models have epoxy terminal seal
and are compatible with all “bottom-wash” PCB cleaning methods.
Typical Example:
Switch Function
TP11
(STD.) SPST Off-Mom.
TP12
(STD.) SPDT On-Mom.
TP21
DPST Off-Mom.
T P 1
1
S H 8
A
B
E
Actuator or Bushing
SH
(STD.) .155 high plunger, unthreaded,
.220 high bushing, round
SH8
(STD.) .155 high plunger, unthreaded,
.220 high bushing,
flat
SH9
(STD.) .155 high plunger,
.220 high bushing
J80
Snap-in
J81
Snap-in with frame
LT
.215 high plunger,
.310 high bushing, flat
LT9
.215 high plunger, unthreaded,
.310 high bushing, flat
MS9
.130 high plunger,
.020 high bushing, round
Terminations
A
(STD.) Right angle, PC thru-hole
C
(STD.) PC Thru-hole
Z
(STD.) Solder lug
AV
Vertical right angle, PC thru-hole
V3
Vertical mount, v-bracket
W
Wire wrap
Contact Material
B
(STD.) Gold
Q
(STD.) silver
K
Gold
M
silver
G
Gold over silver
L
Gold over silver
Seal
E
(STD.) Epoxy
Cap Color
2
(STD.) Black
NONE
Models with no cap
1
White
3
Red
Frame Color
2
(STD.) Black
NONE
Models with no frame
B-10
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TP Series
Tiny Pushbutton Switches
Specifications
CONTACT RATING: B contact material: 0.4 VA max. @
20 V AC or DC max. Q contact material: 1 AMP @
120 V AC or 28 V DC. See page B-16 for additional ratings.
ELECTRICAL LIFE: TP11, TP21 MODELS: 60,000 make-and-break
cycles at full load.
TP12 MODELS: 30,000 cycles.
CONTACT RESISTANCE: Below 20 milliohms typ. initial @
2-4 V DC, 100 mA, for both silver and gold plated contacts.
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 10
9
ohms min.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1000 V RMS min. @ sea level.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –30_C to 85_C.
SOLDERABILITY: Per MIL-STD-202F method 208D, or
EIA RS-186E method 9 (1 hour steam aging).
NOTE:
Specifications and materials listed above are for switches with standard options.
For information on specific and custom switches, consult Customer Service Center.
Materials
CASE: Glass filled nylon 6/6, flame retardant, heat stabilized or
diallyl phthalate (DAP), (UL 94V-0).
PLUNGER: Thermoplastic polyester (UL 94V-0).
CAP & FRAME: Nylon, black standard.
BUSHING: Brass, nickel plated.
HOUSING: Stainless steel.
SWITCH SUPPORT: Brass, tin plated.
END CONTACTS: B contact material: Copper alloy, with gold plate over
nickel plate. Q contact material: Coin silver, silver plated. See page
B-16 for additional contact materials.
CENTER CONTACT & ALL TERMINALS: B contact material: Copper
alloy, with gold plate over nickel plate. Q contact material: Copper
alloy, silver plated. See page B-16 for additional contact materials.
TERMINAL SEAL: Epoxy.
HARDWARE: Nut & Locking Ring: Brass nickel plated.
Lockwasher: Steel, nickel plated.
B
Pushbutton
SWITCHES WITH STANDARD OPTIONS
POS. 1
POS. 2
PART NUMBER
FUNCTION
SPST
SPDT
DPST
TP11SHZQE
TP12SHZQE
TP21SHZQE
MOM. = Momentary
OFF
ON
OFF
NOTE:
For PC termination, replace ‘Z’ with ‘C’.
For panel & PC mounting information, see page B-13.
POS. 1
PART NUMBER
FUNCTION
SPST
SPDT
OFF
ON
TP11SH8ABE
TP12SH8ABE
MOM. = Momentary
NOTE:
For PC mounting information, see page B-14.
Omit center terminal for
SPST models.
PART NUMBER
FUNCTION
SPST
SPDT
OFF
ON
TP11SH9ABE
TP12SH9ABE
MOM. = Momentary
NOTE:
For PC mounting information, see page B-14.
Omit center terminal for
SPST models.
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ÑÑ
ÑÑ
POS. 1
ÑÑÑ
MOM.
MOM.
MOM.
SP Models
DP Models
TP12SHZQE
Omit center terminals for
SPST & DPST models.
SPDT
POS. 2
ÑÑ
ÑÑ
MOM.
MOM.
POS. 2
MOM.
MOM.
TP12SH8ABE
SPDT
TP12SH9ABE
SPDT
B-11
TP Series
Tiny Pushbutton Switches
SWITCHES WITH STANDARD OPTIONS
POS. 1
POS. 2
PART NUMBER
FUNCTION
SPST
OFF
TP11SH9AVBE
MOM. = Momentary
TP11SH9AVBE
NOTE:
For PC mounting information, see page B-14.
SPST
B
Pushbutton
SWITCH FUNCTION
SWITCH FUNCTION
POS. 1
NO.
POLES
MODEL
NO.
POS. 2
CONNECTED TERMINALS
POS. 1
POS. 2
SCHEMATIC
OPEN
1-3
SPST
2-1
2-3
SPDT
TP11
(STD.)
SP
OFF
MOM.
TP12
(STD.)
ON
MOM.
DP
TP21
OFF
MOM.
OPEN
1-3,4-6
DPST
MOM. = Momentary
All models
with all options when ordered with G, L, M or Q contact material.
CAP COLOR
ACTUATOR—SNAP-IN FRONT MOUNT
ACTUATOR OR BUSHING
FRAME COLOR
J80
SNAP-IN
PANEL MOUNTING
OPTION
CODE
CAP COLOR
(STD.) BLACK
WHITE
RED
2
TP11J80ZQE
1
3
SPST
NOTE:
No frame color choice required.
J81
SNAP-IN WITH FRAME
PANEL MOUNTING
OPTION
CODE
FRAME COLOR
(STD.) BLACK
No Frame Color (J80 option)
2
NONE
Cap and Frame Finish: matte. Other colors
available, consult Customer Service Center.
NOTE:
Available with Z, C, or W terminations.
TP11J81ZQE
SPST
B-12
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Rev. A 8/99
ÑÑÑ
MOM.
ÑÑÑ
ÑÑÑ
TP Series
Tiny Pushbutton Switches
BUSHING
ACTUATOR OR BUSHING
SH
(STD.) .155“ HIGH PLUNGER,
.220“ HIGH BUSHING,
THREADED, FLAT
SH8
(STD.) .155“ HIGH PLUNGER,
.220“ HIGH BUSHING,
UNTHREADED
SH9
(STD.) .155“ HIGH PLUNGER,
.220“ HIGH BUSHING,
UNTHREADED, FLAT
LT
LT9
.215“ HIGH PLUNGER,
.310“ HIGH BUSHING,
THREADED
MS9
.130“ HIGH PLUNGER
.215“ HIGH PLUNGER,
.310“ HIGH BUSHING,
UNTHREADED
B
Pushbutton
Standard with Z, C, W terminations.
Standard with A, AV, V3 terminations.
Not available with
Z terminations.
{
Subtract .016 (0,41) for models with A, AV or V3 terminations.
PANEL MOUNTING
10-48 BUSHING
1/4 IN. BUSHING
Without locking ring
With standard locking ring
Without locking ring
With standard locking ring
NOTE:
One mounting nut, locking ring and lockwasher supplied standard with 10-48 threaded bushings (two nuts with 1/4-40 bushings).
Optional mounting nut and locking ring styles and finishes available separately, see section L.
TERMINATIONS
C
(STD.) PC THRU-HOLE
Z
DP
(STD.) SOLDER LUG
W
DP
WIRE WRAP
SP
SP
SP
DP
PC MOUNTING
Not available with MS9 bushing or K, L or
M contact material.
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Rev. A 8/99
B-13
TP Series
Tiny Pushbutton Switches
TERMINATIONS
A
(STD.) RIGHT ANGLE, PC THRU-HOLE
PC MOUNTING
TP11SH9ABE
SPST
B
Pushbutton
TP11 Only
A
(STD.) RIGHT ANGLE, PC THRU-HOLE
PC MOUNTING
TP12SH9ABE
SPDT
TP12 Only
A
(STD.) RIGHT ANGLE, PC THRU-HOLE
PC MOUNTING
TP21SH9ABE
DPST
TP21 Only
AV
VERTICAL RIGHT ANGLE, PC THRU-HOLE
PC MOUNTING
TP11SH9AVBE
SPST
TP11 Only
NOTE:
Terminal bend radii and lead-in manufacturing option.
B-14
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Rev. A 8/99