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B3F-1000S

B3F-1000S

Aratas (Formerly Omron Components)
Tactile Switch SPST-NO Top Actuated Through Hole
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Overview

The B3F-1000S is a 6mm square tactile switch from Omron Electronics designed for through-hole PCB mounting. This mechanical key switch features a flat plunger design and provides a positive tactile response with an operating force of 0.98 N (100 gf). It is engineered for high durability and reliable operation in general-purpose switching applications.

Why Choose This Part

This switch offers excellent tactile feedback and high life expectancy, ensuring consistent performance over many cycles. Its standard 6.5mm length and 4.3mm height fit widely used footprints, and the stick packaging supports efficient automated assembly.

Applications

Industrial Control Panels
Used as user input buttons for parameter adjustment or machine start/stop functions.
Consumer Electronics
Integrated into household appliances and office equipment for mode selection and power control.
Embedded Systems Prototyping
A standard 6x6mm footprint makes it ideal for reset buttons or user interrupts on custom PCBs.
Instrumentation
Suitable for calibration buttons and menu navigation on handheld or benchtop measurement devices.

Key Specifications

Circuit SPST-NO
Outline 6.00mm x 6.00mm
Illumination Non-Illuminated
Actuator Type Standard
Mounting Type Through Hole
Operating Force 100gf
Switch Function Off-Mom
Termination Style PC Pin
Actuator Orientation Top Actuated
Operating Temperature -25degC ~ 70degC
Contact Rating @ Voltage 0.05A @ 24VDC

Getting Started

To integrate this switch, design a PCB footprint with four through-hole pads spaced for a 6x6mm body. While it has four pins, they are internally connected as pairs, so verify your netlist for proper NO (Normally Open) operation. No external pull-up or pull-down resistors are built-in, so these should be added to your MCU input circuit.

Also Consider

B3F-1000 Omron Electronics - This is the standard bulk-packaged version of the same switch if stick packaging is not required.
EVQ-Q2K03W Panasonic - A high-quality alternative 6x6mm tactile switch with similar 1.0 N operating force.