KP Series Illuminated Switches

NKK Switches' KP series illuminated switches feature a built-in super-bright RGB LED or a bicolor amber/blue LED. The LED provides vibrant, bright full color spectrum illumination in unlimited color combinations. The unique design of the switch ensures that illumination is evenly diffused throughout.

The switch’s square cap has a clear lens with a white diffuser and is offered in flat, sculptured, and home key styles as well as common 17.4 mm, 15 mm, and 12 mm sizes, further enabling design flexibility. A rectangular switch cap is also available. To facilitate the addition of a legend, the cap is constructed to accommodate laser etching and film inserts.

Features

• Distinct, long total travel of .177" (4.5 mm) for KP01 or shorter stroke of .138" (3.5 mm) for KP02
• Red/green/blue, amber/blue or red LEDs
• Specially designed snap-in standoff for simple and secure PC board mounting and alignment
• Unique actuation guide gives positive indication of circuit transfer as well as smooth and silent operation
• Choices of tactile, nontactile, or tactile/audible actuation
• Compact design with height of .906" (23.0 mm) from PC board to top of cap
• Flat, sculptured, or home key square caps in three common sizes for design flexibility in various applications
• Twin contacts with gold plating assure high reliability and long life of 5,000,000 operations minimum
• Standard and custom alternating legends available