Series BB
Toggles
Process Sealed Subminiature Antistatic Pushbuttons
Rockers
General
Specifications
Electrical Capacity (Resistive Load)
Logic Level:
Pushbuttons
C
Other Ratings
Contact Resistance:
Insulation Resistance:
Dielectric Strength:
Mechanical Life:
Electrical Life:
Nominal Operating Force:
Contact Timing:
Travel:
0.4VA maximum @ 28V AC/DC maximum
(Applicable Range 0.1mA ~ 0.1A @ 20mV ~ 28V)
Note: Find additional explanation of operating range in Supplement section.
Keylocks
50 milliohms maximum
500 megohms minimum @ 500V DC
500V AC minimum for 1 minute minimum
50,000 operations minimum (momentary)
25,000 operations minimum (alternate action)
50,000 operations minimum (momentary)
25,000 operations minimum (alternate action)
2.55N (momentary); 2.94N (alternate action)
Nonshorting
Momentary: Pretravel .028” (0.7mm); Overtravel .016” (0.4mm); Total Travel .043” (1.1mm)
Alternate: Pretravel .039” (1.0mm); Overtravel .039” (1.0mm); Total Travel .079” (2.0mm)
Programmable Illuminated PB
Materials & Finishes
Rotaries
Plunger:
Bushing:
Case Housing:
Support Bracket:
Movable Contact:
Stationary Contacts:
Terminals:
Polyacetal
Carbon blended polyamide
Glass fiber reinforced polyamide
Tin plated phosphor bronze
Phosphor bronze with gold plating
Copper alloy with gold plating
Copper alloy with gold plating
Slides
Tactiles
Environmental Data
Operating Temp Range:
Humidity:
Vibration:
Shock:
Tilt
–30°C through +85°C (–22°F through +185°F)
90 ~ 95% humidity for 96 hours @ 40°C (104°F)
10 ~ 55Hz with peak-to-peak amplitude of 1.5mm traversing the frequency range & returning
in 1 minute; 3 right angled directions for 2 hours
50G (490m/s
2
) acceleration (tested in 6 right angled directions, with 5 shocks in each direction)
Installation
Touch
Cap Installation Force:
49.03N (11.2 lbf) maximum downward force on actuator;
actuator must be in UP position to remove cap from alternate action models
Indicators
PCB Processing
Soldering:
Cleaning:
Wave Soldering Recommended: See Profile A in Supplement section.
Manual Soldering: See Profile B in Supplement section.
Automated cleaning. See Cleaning specifications in Supplement section.
Accessories
Standards & Certifications
Flammability Standards:
Supplement
UL94V-0 available
The BB Series pushbuttons have not been tested for UL recognition or CSA certification.
These switches are designed for use in a low-voltage, low-current, logic-level circuit.
When used as intended in a logic-level circuit, the results do not produce hazardous energy.
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Series BB
Toggles
Subminiature size (1/3 size of Series M switches) saves space on PC boards.
Specifically developed for logic-level applications.
Available in momentary and maintained circuits.
Industry’s smallest alternate action (maintained)
pushbutton with latchdown feature providing
visible, audible, and tactile feedback.
Antistatic superstructure, consisting of the carbon
impregnated bushing and the support bracket,
prevents static discharge to the contacts. Static
electricity from an operator’s touch travels from
the actuator through the bushing and bracket to
the PC board.
Award-winning STC contact mechanism with
benefits unavailable in conventional mechanisms:
smoother, positive detent actuation, increased
contact stability and unparalleled logic-level
reliability. (Additional STC details in Terms &
Acronyms; see Supplement section.)
Smooth, 6mm diameter bushing simplifies panel layout.
Totally sealed body construction prevents contact contamination
and allows time- and money-saving soldering and cleaning.
.100” x .100” (2.54mm x 2.54mm) terminal spacing conforms to standard
PC board grids.
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Accessories
Indicators
Actual Size
Touch
Tilt
Tactiles
Slides
Rotaries
Keylocks
Programmable Illuminated PB
Pushbuttons
Rockers
Distinctive
Characteristics
Series BB
Toggles
Process Sealed Subminiature Antistatic Pushbuttons
TYPICAL SWITCH ORDERING EXAMPLE
Pushbuttons
Rockers
BB
C
1
2
1
Poles
SPDT
DPDT
5
A
P
*B
*H
*V
W
Straight
H
PC Terminals
Straight with Bracket
Right Angle with Bracket
Vertical with Bracket
Straight Long
F
A
Programmable Illuminated PB
Circuits
5
6
ON
ON
(ON)
ON
( ) = Momentary
Alternate Action has Latchdown.
BB16 has a Double Pole case.
*
Bracketed models are ESD protected
Keylocks
Rotaries
Plunger
A
.213” (5.4mm) Long
F
H
Caps
.201” (5.1mm) Diameter
.295” (7.5mm) Diameter
Cap Colors
A
B
C
Black
White
Red
Tactiles
Slides
DESCRIPTION FOR TYPICAL ORDERING EXAMPLE
Tilt
BB15AH-FA
Touch
Black .201” (5.1mm)
Diameter Cap
.213” (5.4mm) Long
White Plunger
SPDT
ON-(ON) Circuit
Right Angle PC Terminals
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Accessories
Indicators
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POLES & CIRCUITS
Plunger Position
( ) = Momentary
Normal
Pole
Model
BB15
BB16
BB25
BB26
ON
ON
ON
ON
(ON)
ON
(ON)
ON
Down
Connected Terminals
Normal
Down
Note:
Series BB
Throw & Schematics
Terminal numbers are not
actually on the switch.
2 (COM)
SP
DP
2-3
2-3 5-6
2-1
2-1 5-4
SPDT
DPDT
1
2
1
(COM)
3
4
3
5
6
C
PLUNGERS
A
.213” (5.4mm) Long
Normal
Position
(2.8) Dia
.110
(2.8) Dia
.110
(5.4)
.213
Standard Plunger Color:
White
Contact factory for other colors and lengths.
PC TERMINALS
Use of a support bracket is recommended to increase PCB mounting strength and stability.
(5.08)
.200
H
Right Angle with Bracket
(2.54) Typ
.100
(0.6) Dia Typ
.024
(2.54) Typ
.100
(0.6)
.024 (0.4)
.016
(0.5) Typ
.020
V
Vertical with Bracket
(0.5) Typ
.020
(0.6) Dia Typ
.024
(2.54) Typ
.100
(0.6)
.024
(0.4)
.016
W
Straight Long
(5.08)
.200
(18.9)
.744
SLIP-ON CAPS
F
AT475
.201” (5.1mm) Diameter Cap
(2.8) Dia
.110
(4.0)
.157
(5.1) Dia
.201
(6.3) (5.4)
.248 .213
(7.5) Dia
.295
(6.3) (5.4)
.248 .213
(4.0)
.157
Material: Polyamide
Material: Polyamide
Colors Available:
A
Black
B
White
C
Red
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Accessories
H
AT496
.295” (7.5mm) Diameter Cap
(2.8) Dia
.110
Indicators
Touch
Tilt
(2.54) Typ
.100
(0.6) Dia Typ
.024
Tactiles
See Typical Switch Dimensions
for details.
(3.1) Typ
.122
(3.1)
.122
Slides
Both single pole and double pole
alternate action models have
double pole bases.
P
Straight
(2.54) Typ
.100
B
(0.6) Dia Typ
.024
Straight
with Bracket
(10.16)
.400
(5.08)
.200
(5.08)
.200
(0.6) Typ
.024
(2.54) Typ
.100
(0.6) Dia Typ
.024
(0.4) Typ
.016
Rotaries
Keylocks
Latchdown
Position
(4.2)
.165
Programmable Illuminated PB
Pushbuttons
Rockers
Toggles
Series BB
Toggles
Process Sealed Subminiature Antistatic Pushbuttons
TYPICAL SWITCH DIMENSIONS
Straight PC
Rockers
(6.0) Dia
.236
(5.1) Dia
.201
(4.0)
.157
(3.5)
.138
(0.6) Dia Typ
.024
Single Pole
1
2
COM
3
1
(1.0)
.039
(2.54) Typ
.100
(0.8) Dia Typ
.031
(8.8)
.346
(1.0)
.039
2
3
Pushbuttons
C
BB15AP-FA
Slot
(6.8)
.268
(2.8) Dia
.110
(5.4)
.213
(6.3)
.248
(0.8)
.031
(13.1)
.516
(2.54) Typ
.100
(3.1)
.122
C
L
C
L
Programmable Illuminated PB
Momentary
Straight PC
Double Pole
1
COM
2
3
4
5
6
BB16AP
1
COM
2
3
(8.8)
.346
(8.8)
.346
(6.0) Dia
.236
(5.1) Dia
.201
(4.0)
.157
(3.5)
.138
(0.6) Dia Typ
.024
(5.08)
.200
(2.54)
.100
Keylocks
Slot
(8.8)
.346
(2.8) Dia
.110
(5.4)
.213
(6.3)
.248
(0.8)
.031
(13.1)
.516
(2.54) Typ
.100
(3.1)
.122
4
5
6
1
2
3
(5.08)
.200
1
2
3
(2.54)
.100
(2.54) Typ
.100
C
L
(0.8) Dia Typ
.031
Rotaries
(2.54) Typ
.100
(0.8) Dia Typ
.031
BB25AP-FA
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Momentary & Alternate
Alternate
Straight PC • Bracket
(6.0) Dia
.236
(5.1) Dia
.201
(4.0)
.157
(2.7) (0.4) Typ
.106 .016
(0.6) Dia Typ
.024
(10.16)
.400
Slot
(2.8) Dia
.110
(0.8)
.031
(13.1)
.516
(2.54) Typ
.100
(3.1)
.122
Single Pole
(0.6) Typ
.024
1
2
COM
3
1
(1.0)
.039
(2.54) Typ
.100
(0.8) Dia Typ
.031
(2.54)
.100
Tactiles
(8.8)
.346
2
3
(6.0)
.236
(8.0)
.315
(5.4)
.213
(6.3)
.248
C
L
(1.0)
.039
(2.54)
.100
C
L
Tilt
BB15AB-FA
Momentary
Straight PC • Bracket
Touch
Double Pole
1
COM
2
3
4
5
6
BB16AB
1
COM
2
3
(8.8)
.346
(0.6) Typ
.024
(5.08)
.200
(8.8)
.346
Indicators
(6.0) Dia
.236
(5.1) Dia
.201
(4.0)
.157
(2.7) (0.4) Typ
.106 .016
(0.6) Dia Typ
.024
(10.16)
.400
(0.6) Typ
.024
(2.54)
.100
Accessories
Slot
(6.0)
.236
(8.8)
.346
(2.8) Dia
.110
(5.4)
.213
(6.3)
.248
(0.8)
.031
(13.1)
.516
(2.54) Typ
.100
(3.1)
.122
(5.08)
.200
4
5
6
1
2
3
(2.54) Typ
.100
1
2
3
(2.54) Typ
.100
(2.54) Typ
.100
(0.8) Dia Typ
.031
Supplement
(0.8) Dia Typ
.031
C
L
BB25AB-FA
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Alternate