ThinCoder Rotor DuraSwitch
thiNcoder® Rotor
Keypad Technologies for Demanding Environments
What is thiNcoder?
The thiNcoder® rotor is an ultra-thin, non-invasive encoder that enables greater keypad design customization. Additionally, the DuraSwitch thiNcoder® rotor is the only rotary switch that can be mounted directly on a flex circuit, providing easy integration with other switches.
This patented rotary switch offers new possibilities for thin-panel design, integrating easily into a traditional flat panel keyboard. An extremely low profile delivers a thinner, lighter unit with inherent sealing capabilities against contaminants, such as dirt and moisture. These features increase design capabilities, and extends the life of your product.
Advantages of thiNcoder®
- Ultra-thin profile – package thickness below the overlay is less than 0.087”
- No soldering required
- Durable and reliable
- Sealed Construction
- No parasitic power required
- Multiple codes and indexing options
- Low-energy circuit capable; Dry circuit compatible
- Customizable detent/stops and knobs
- Design Flexibility
- Easy to integrate with PushGate® and other switch components
- Will work with either a rigid PCB or FPC
- Frees up valuable PCB real estate
Product Specifications
Electrical | |
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Quadrature (repeating 2-bit gray code) | 8 (16 detent), 12 (24 detent); pulses / 360° |
Binary (repeating 2-bit code) | 8 (16 detent), 12 (24 detent); pulses / 360° |
On/Off Switch | Available |
Analog potentiometer | Available |
Analog potentiometer resistance | 1K – 10KOhms, 300° sweep; linear taper standard; total resistance tolerance +/- 20% |
Voltage | 3 – 30 VDC |
Current | 10 mA |
Electrical Life | >100,000 cycles |
Maximum contact resistance | <500 ohms at end of life |
Open circuit and insulation resistance | >20 Mohms (between mutually insulated parts) |
Voltage breakdown | >250 VAC (peak to peak, between mutually insulated parts |
Mechanical | |
Cover diameter | 0.875″ / 22.2 mm |
Cover height | 0.138″ / 3.5 mm |
Shaft diameter | 0.236″ / 6 mm |
Shaft type | Round with flat |
Shaft length | 0.285″ / 7.24 mm |
Length of flat | 0.270″ / 6.9 mm |
Dimension from shaft back to flat | 0.178″ / 4.5 mm |
Rotational life: – Carbon ink blend – Copper on flex |
>100,000 cycles >500,000 cycles |
Contacts | Ball armature |
Sheer force of shaft | 12 lbs./53N |
Environmental | |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
Carbon ink | -40°C to +85°C |
Copper on flex | -40°C to +85°C |
Thermal Shock | -54°C to +105°C |
Humidity | 95% RH |
Salt Fog, 5% Solution | 24 hrs. |
Shock | 100g |
Drop | 8 feet |
Material | |
Magnetic Material | Rare earth |
Ball Armature | Gold-plated chrome steel |
Rotor / Shaft Detent Ring | Engineered thermoplastic |
Circuit | Flexible polyester |
Cover | Plated brass alloy |
Detent | |
Number of detents | 0, 1, 16 (22.5°), 24 (15°) stock; custom available |
Detent | Ball and spring |
Stop plate positions | 300° sweep standard; custom available |
Stop strength | 3.0 in.lb. / 0.35Nm nominal |
Rotational torque | 2.5 in.oz. / 0.17mNm nominal |