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Toggle switch 8GA

●To buy this product, please go to the following Online Web stores.
To the Toggle switch “8GA series” page on the DigiKey online shop
To the Toggle switch “8GA series” page on the Mouser online shop
To the Toggle switch “8GA series” page on the RS components online shop

Washable Standard Toggle

An accessory of the series was discontinuedCheck affected part number
 
 
FeaturesFeatures
  • The 8G Washable Toggle Switch is designed for PC boards and are easily mountable on the board. A PC support terminal is provided for stable mounting. The processsealed structure allows cleaning after soldering.

  • Suitable for applications where panel space is limited and a larger toggle is needed.

  • Terminal style : Solder, Straight, Right angle and vertical mount PC terminals. Contacts : Silver or gold.

  • Epoxy resin case : UL94V-0 self-extinguishing epoxy.

  • Actuator styles : Over 30 actuator variations.

  • Insulation between terminal and ground : 4 mm minimum. Prevention of flux entry The epoxy resin seal on bottom of the switch helps prevent the entry of solder and flux.

  • Insulation barrier : Insulation barrier design between poles helps prevent short-circuiting between poles ensuring high reliability.

  • UL Recognized product File No.E43275 CSA Certified product File No.LR38341

Part Number Designation

8GA1012 - Z

Series

Actuator shape

GA: 

Washable
standard toggle

No. of poles

1: 1 pole
2: 2 poles

Switching function

01: ON-ON

Terminals

2: PC straight

4: PC R/A

6: PC V/M

Contact material / Plating

Blank: 

Bs+Ag or Cu+Ag / Silver plated

/ Silver plated

Bs=Brass, Ag=Silver,
Cu=Copper

 
◆Terminals

List of Part Numbers

Part No.CircuitTerminalsSwitching functionCAD
Part No.:8GA1012-Z SPDP PC straight ON-ON
Part No.:8GA2012-Z DPDT PC straight ON-ON
Part No.:8GA1014-Z SPDP PC R/A ON-ON
Part No.:8GA1016-Z SPDP PC V/M ON-ON
☆: Semi-standard products /
★: Made to order products
Optional Accessories
 

 

 
 
A part number indicated with a gray-back in the list below was discontinued with an order deadline of Dec. 20, 2023.
AccessoryPart No.ColorOutline dimensions
Color Cap 140000470030 White
140000470098 Red
140000470031 Black
140000470037 Gray
140000470038 White
140000470100 Red
140000470039 Black
140000470077 Gray

Common Specifications

Rating Max. Silver Contact:AC125V 6A AC250V 3A DC30V 4A
Gold Contact:AC125V 6A AC250V 3A DC20V 25mA
Initial contact resistance Silver Contact:10mΩ Max. (DC2~4V 1A)
Gold Contact:20mΩ Max. (AC200μV 1.5mA)
Initial dielectric strength AC1500V 1minute
Initial insulation resistance 1000MΩMin. ( DC500V)
Electrical life Alternate type:50,000cycles
Momentary type:25,000cycles
Operating temperature range -30~+85℃
Storage temperature range -40~+85℃

Precautions

Soldering Specifications

  • Manual soldering/Device:Solder iron  ①350℃ Max. 3 sec. Max.②310℃ Max. 7 sec. Max.
  • Auto soldering/Device:Jet wave or dip type  ①270℃ Max. 5 sec. Max. ②250℃ Max. 7 sec. Max.
  • Pre-heating should be done at temperatures below 100℃ and within 30 seconds.

Flux Cleaning

  • Solvent : Fluorine or Alcohol type.
  • Cleaning after soldering should be done after the terminal temperature falls to 90℃ or below, or after leaving the switch for fi ve minutes or longer at room temperature.
  • Do not use the ultrasonic cleaning.

Mounting

  • Do not bend the terminals before mounting the switch on the PC board.
  • After mounting the switch, do not place the device in such a way that the device weight will be applied on to the actuator of the switch.
  • Mount the accessories after soldering and fl ux cleaning.

PC Hole Layouts

Environmental Data

●The above contents and descriptions are subject to change without notice. 

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