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P25SMT103

P25SMT103

Apem
Coded Rotary Switches Arrow, SMT,Gray 16 Position
821 in stock

Overview

The P25SMT103 is a low-profile hexadecimal coded rotary switch designed for surface mount applications. It provides a compact 7x7mm footprint with 16 distinct positions, outputting a standard hexadecimal code across its gull-wing leads. This switch features a flush, recessed actuator intended for tool-based adjustment, preventing accidental changes in the field.

Why Choose This Part

This switch offers a high-temperature rating up to 125 degrees Celsius and a robust gold contact finish for reliable low-current switching at 100mA. Its extremely low profile of 2.5mm makes it ideal for height-constrained enclosures, while the surface mount gull-wing design simplifies automated PCB assembly.

Applications

Address Setting
Configuring unique bus addresses for sensors or nodes in industrial RS-485 or CAN networks.
Mode Selection
Selecting between 16 different firmware operating modes or hardware configuration profiles during device initialization.
Baud Rate Configuration
Providing a physical interface for technicians to set communication speeds on embedded controllers without a display.

Key Specifications

Pitch 0.100" (2.54mm), Full
Circuit Hexadecimal
Washable Yes
Actuator Type Rotary for Tool
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Actuator Level Flush, Recessed
Contact Finish Gold
Voltage Rating 42VDC
Termination Style Gull Wing
Height Above Board 0.098" (2.50mm)
Number of Positions 16
Current Rating (Amps) 100mA
Operating Temperature -50degC ~ 125degC

Getting Started

To integrate the P25SMT103, design the PCB footprint for a 7x7mm SMT component with 6 pins as specified in the Apem P25 series datasheet. The hexadecimal output requires 4 digital input pins on a microcontroller, typically configured with internal or external pull-up resistors to decode the 4-bit binary-weighted signal.

Also Consider

CRD16CM0SBR C&K - A 16-position hexadecimal SMT rotary switch with a slightly different actuator style and footprint.
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