Product Description: Surface Mount Vertical Detector Switch

This Surface Mount Vertical Detector Switch is a precision-engineered sensing solution designed for reliable status detection in compact electronic assemblies. Housed in a durable PA66 material, the switch offers excellent heat resistance and mechanical stability, making it ideal for high-temperature reflow soldering processes.

The switch features a Normally Open (SPST) configuration, ensuring that the circuit is only completed when the actuator is depressed. With a light and precise operation force of just 30gf, it provides a sensitive yet decisive actuation feel, minimizing mechanical stress on the actuator mechanism over its operational life. The actuator presents a total height of 13.4mm from the PCBA, offering an optimal vertical profile for internal chassis alignment.

Engineered for modern automated manufacturing, this detector switch includes an integrated board guide. This feature ensures the component sits perfectly flat and stays precisely aligned on the PCB pad during solder paste application and reflow soldering, eliminating “tombstoning” or misalignment defects.

A prime application for this switch is within consumer electronics, specifically in shared power banks. It is ideally suited to detect the presence or removal of charging cables or the enclosure lid, signaling the microcontroller to wake the device, start charging, or enter low-power sleep mode, thereby optimizing battery management and user safety.