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NKK Switches IS-ENG-KIT-8-R

NKK Switches IS-ENG-KIT-8-R

MPN: IS-ENG-KIT-8-R
NKK Switches
IS18WWC1W SmartDisplay™ Switches with Programmable Display Electromechanical Evaluation Board
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Overview

The IS-ENG-KIT-8-R is a development kit designed for evaluating and prototyping with the NKK IS18WWC1W SmartDisplay rocker switch. It features an integrated 8-bit microcontroller and a programmable OLED display built directly into the switch housing. The kit allows engineers to test complex user interface sequences and dynamic labeling on a tactile electromechanical switch.

Why Choose This Part

This kit provides a ready-to-use platform with 16MB of onboard flash memory for storing high-resolution icons and animations. It simplifies the integration of visual feedback into tactile controls by handling the 5VDC logic and OLED driving through a standard USB or UART interface.

Applications

Industrial Control Panels
Replacing static pushbuttons with dynamic labels that change based on machine state or user menus.
Broadcasting Equipment
Implementing programmable hotkeys for video switching and audio level monitoring.
Medical Instrumentation
Creating guided workflows where the switch icon changes to lead the operator through specific procedures.

Key Specifications

Type Electromechanical
Contents Board(s)
Embedded Yes, MCU, 8-Bit
Function Switches with Programmable Display
Utilized IC / Part IS18WWC1W

Getting Started

Connect the board to a PC via the USB interface to begin uploading custom graphics and menu structures using NKK's SmartDisplay controller tools. The board operates on 3.5V to 5.5V and can be controlled through UART commands for custom embedded firmware integration.

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