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C&K COMPONENTS SWITCHES – MECHANICAL COMPONENTS

C&K Components, founded in 1957, has built a position of leadership by providing one of the broadest lines of quality switches and a superior level of customer service. Their Design Innovation and Market Leadership resulted from combining the history, products and experience of three of the industries leading suppliers: C&K Components of Newton MA, USA; the Rudolf Schadow Company of Berlin, Germany; and the Jeanrenaud switch company of Dole, France. C&K Components extensive switch product line includes the industry’s broadest offering of toggle, rocker, pushbutton, tact, key, DIP, snap, switchlock, rotary, slide, and thumbwheel switches, as well as custom engineered switch designs. The company specializes in the design and production of a wide range of switches and connectors used in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics.

C&K offers more than 40,000 unique part numbers including a comprehensive range of toggle, rocker, pushbutton, rotary, key, slide, DIP, thumbwheel, and illuminated switch products

Products:

• Switches: C&K produces a diverse range of switches, including tactile switches, toggle switches, rocker switches, pushbutton switches, rotary switches, and key switches. These switches are used in a variety of applications where user interface, control, or signal switching is required.
• Connectors: The company offers a selection of high-reliability connectors, including modular jacks, USB connectors, board-to-board connectors, and custom connectors. These connectors cater to the demands of electronic interconnectivity in various devices and systems.

C&K is a well-known manufacturer of electromechanical switches, offering a diverse range of switch products that cater to various industries and applications. C&K is now a part of Littelfuse, Inc. C&K is one of the world’s most trusted manufacturers of high-quality electromechanical switches. The company’s unmatched custom design capabilities are recognized globally by design engineers who demand reliable switch performance. C&K offers more than 55,000 standard products and 8.5 million switch combinations to companies that design, manufacture and distribute electronics products. Used in automotive, industrial, IoT, wearables, medical, telecom, consumer products, aerospace, and POS terminals, C&K products include tactile, pushbutton, snap-acting, toggle, rocker, detect, DIP, keyswitch, navigation, rotary, slide, switchlock, thumbwheel, smart card readers, high-rel connectors and custom assemblies.

C&K Switch Types:

• Tactile Switches: Tactile switches are designed to provide feedback to the user through a noticeable click or tactile sensation when the switch is actuated. They are commonly used in applications where a distinct tactile response is desired, such as in keyboards and keypads.

• Toggle Switches: Toggle switches have a lever that can be flipped between different positions, making or breaking electrical connections. They are widely used for on/off control in various electronic devices and appliances.

• Rocker Switches: Rocker switches pivot at one end and rock between two positions when pressed. They are commonly used in applications where a back-and-forth motion is more convenient than a toggle action.

• Pushbutton Switches: Pushbutton switches are momentary switches that are pressed to make contact and released to break contact. They are often used for user interface and control functions.

• Rotary Switches: Rotary switches have a rotating mechanism that allows the selection of different electrical contacts. They are used when multiple switch positions are needed.

• Key Switches: Key switches are designed to be actuated by a key. They are commonly used in security systems and applications where key access is required.

2. Applications:

• C&K switches find applications across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, industrial, and consumer electronics. They are used in control panels, keyboards, remote controls, audio equipment, and more.

3. High-Quality and Reliability:

• C&K is known for producing high-quality and reliable switches. Their switches undergo stringent testing to meet industry standards and ensure durability and performance in demanding environments.

CHICAGO--July 19, 2022-- Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, today announced the completion of its acquisition of C&K Switches (C&K). C&K is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance electromechanical switches and interconnect solutions with a strong global presence across a broad range of end markets, including industrial, transportation, aerospace, and datacom.