Digi-Key Stocks C&K Components K5G Series

Low profile snap-acting key switch with superior tactile feel

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota - June 09, 2009 — Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, announced today it is now stocking C&K Components K5G series tact switches.

Featured in Digi-Key's print and online catalogs, this switch is available for immediate shipment on Digi-Key's global websites. Packaged on a 500-piece tape and reel, the KMT Series switches can also be purchased on a custom Digi-Reel® or in design/prototype quantities of one or more.

The K5G switch is a double action SPST switch measuring only 8.2 x 8 x 6mm. The switch has a dual functionality design, streamlining equipment design and making it ideal for multi-function equipment. The momentary action switch features a mean operating force of 3.7N for the first stroke and 6.5N for the second stroke. Travel is 0.5mm and 0.85mm for the first and second strokes, respectively. The K5G switch features an operational life of 30,000 actuations and is ideal for use in car window and sunroof controls, as well as multi-function controllers.

About Digi-Key Corporation

One of the world's fastest growing distributors of electronic components, Digi-Key has earned its reputation as an industry leader through its total commitment to service and performance. As a full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities of electronic components, Digi-Key has been ranked #1 for Overall Performance for 17 consecutive years from among the nation's more than 200 distributors (EE Times Distribution Study/August 2008). Offering more than 1.5 million products from nearly 400 quality name-brand manufacturers, Digi-Key's commitment to inventory is unparalleled. Access to the company's broad product offering is available 24/7 at Digi-Key's top-rated website, www.digikey.com.

About C&K Components

C&K Components leads the industry in the design and manufacturing of detect, DIP, navigation, pushbutton, rocker, rotary, slide, snap, switchlock, tactile and toggle switches as well as smart card interconnect devices and high reliability connectors. C&K offers more than 40,000 unique part numbers that are built, priced and delivered as standard catalog items. C&K has state-of-the-art design centers in Europe, North America and Asia, which include complete in-house testing facilities in each region. C&K offers flexible manufacturing capable of scaling production from prototype design through volume production and also offers a wide range of value-added solutions, from wire leads and harnesses to complete front panel assemblies. For more information about C&K Components, visit www.ck-components.com.