{"id":84903,"date":"2026-07-06T15:32:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fhi.nl\/nieuws\/smt-half-pitch-dip-schakelaars-voor-compacte-toepassingen\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T16:06:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T14:06:47","slug":"smt-half-pitch-dip-schakelaars-voor-compacte-toepassingen","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/fhi.nl\/en\/news\/smt-half-pitch-dip-schakelaars-voor-compacte-toepassingen\/","title":{"rendered":"SMT half-pitch DIP switches for compact applications"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The 1.27 mm pitch DTCD and DTCJ DIP switches are ultraminiature SMT components designed for high-density electronic applications. With a profile height of just 2.2 mm and up to 46% PCB space savings compared to traditional 2.54 mm solutions, they offer a significant footprint reduction without compromising functionality.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

Both variants are available with Gullwing or J-bend terminations and are optimized for automated SMT assembly, which reduces production complexity and costs. The switches support up to 1,000 mechanical cycles and function reliably within a temperature range of -40 \u00b0C to +85 \u00b0C. Low contact resistance (\u2264100 m\u03a9 initial) and stable electrical specifications (up to 100 mA @ 50 V) ensure consistent signal performance.<\/p>\r\n

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Typical applications include address setting and configuration in industrial controls, communication systems (such as RS485\/Modbus), server hardware (BIOS\/CMOS), consumer electronics, and medical equipment. By combining miniaturization, durability, and cost efficiency, the DTCD\/DTCJ series offer a scalable solution for modern, compact electronic designs.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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SCHURTER's SMT half-pitch DIP switches (DTCD and DTCJ) are ultra-compact components specifically developed for high-density, space-constrained electronics. Thanks to a pitch of 1.27 mm and a low profile height of just 2.2 mm, they enable up to 46% space savings on the PCB without compromising functionality.
\nThe switches are available with various connections and are optimized for automated SMT assembly, which simplifies production processes and reduces costs. They offer reliable performance, with a long service life, stable electrical characteristics, and a wide temperature range of -40 \u00b0C to +85 \u00b0C.
\nTypical applications include configuration and address setting in industrial controls, communication systems, servers, consumer electronics, and medical equipment. 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