NK236Alternatives & Equivalent Parts
About NK236
NK236 is a Switch component manufactured by Apem. It comes in a Other package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.
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Specification Comparison
| Parameter | NK236Source | 1825116-1 | SS12SDH2 | 500SSP1S2M2QEA | GH36P010001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apem | TE Connectivity | NKK Switches | E-Switch | Apem |
| Package Type | Other | Other | Other | Other | Other |
| Pin Count | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Temperature Range | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | -10.0°C ~ 85.0°C | -15.0°C ~ 60.0°C | — | -30.0°C ~ 85.0°C |
| Price | $1.2900 | — | $0.6900 | $2.2600 | $3.6995 |
| Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Lifecycle | ACTIVE | TRANSFERRED | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Parameters | |||||
| Pbfree Code | Yes | — | Yes | — | — |
| YTEOL | 7 | — | 6 | — | 8 |
| Actuator Material | GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE | — | POLYACETAL | — | GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE |
| Actuator Type | FLUSH TYPE | TOP TYPE | SIDE TYPE | — | SLIDE |
| Body Breadth | 2.6 mm | 7.5 mm | 4 mm | — | 6.6548 mm |
| Body Height | 6.5 mm | 5.6 mm | 5 mm | — | 17.3482 mm |
| Body Length or Diameter | 10 mm | 11 mm | 10.2 mm | — | 12.7 mm |
| Center Contact Plating | GOLD OVER NICKEL | — | SILVER | — | SILVER |
| Contact (AC) Max Rating R Load | .5A@12VAC | .25A@125VAC | — | — | 2A@250VAC |
| Contact Current(AC)-Max | 0.5 A | 0.25 A | — | — | 2 A |
| Contact Current(DC)-Max | 0.5 A | 0.15 A | 0.1 A | — | 3 A |
| Contact (DC) Max Rating R Load | .5A@12VDC | .15A@12VDC | .1A@30VDC | — | 3A@30VDC |
| Contact Function | ON-ON | — | ON-ON | — | ON-ON |
| Contact Resistance | 0.02 mΩ | — | 0.02 mΩ | — | 0.01 mΩ |
| Contact Voltage(AC)-Max | 12 V | 125 V | — | — | 250 V |
| Contact Voltage(DC)-Max | 12 V | 12 V | 30 V | — | 30 V |
| Electrical Life | 2000 Cycle(s) | 6000 Cycle(s) | 10000 Cycle(s) | — | 60000 Cycle(s) |
| End Contact Plating | GOLD OVER NICKEL | — | SILVER | — | SILVER |
| Insulation Resistance | 10000000000 Ω | — | 100000000 Ω | — | 1000000000 Ω |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 | — | e4 | — | e4 |
| Mounting Feature | THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT | THROUGH HOLE-RIGHT ANGLE | THROUGH HOLE-RIGHT ANGLE | — | THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT |
| Number of Positions | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| PCB Hole Count | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 |
| Packing Method | BULK | — | — | — | — |
| Surface Mount | NO | NO | NO | — | NO |
| Switch Action | LATCHED | LATCHED | LATCHED | — | LATCHED |
| Switch Function | SPDT | SPDT | SPDT | — | SPDT |
| Switch Type | SLIDE SWITCH | SLIDE SWITCH | SLIDE SWITCH | — | SLIDE SWITCH |
| Terminal Finish | Gold (Au) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier | — | Gold (Au) | — | Silver (Ag) |
| Terminal Length | 0.196 inch | — | 0.118 inch | — | 0.157 inch |
| Termination Type | SOLDER | SOLDER | SOLDER | — | SOLDER |
| Operating Force-Max | — | 3.92 N | — | — | — |
| Actuator Length | — | — | 0.098 inch | — | 0.201 inch |
| Body Color | — | — | GRAY | — | — |
| Center Contact Material | — | — | BRASS | — | SILVER |
| Contact Timing | — | — | MAKE-BEFORE-BREAK | — | — |
| Dielectric Withstand Volts | — | — | 500VAC V | — | 1000VRMS V |
| End Contact Material | — | — | BRASS | — | SILVER |
| Housing Material | — | — | POLYACETAL | — | STAINLESS STEEL |
| Insulator Material | — | — | GLASS FILLED POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE | — | THERMOPLASTIC |
| Solderability | — | — | WAVE | — | WAVE |
| Terminal Material | — | — | BRASS | — | SILVER |
| Reach Compliance Code | — | — | — | Compliant | — |
| Sealing | — | — | — | — | EPOXY TERMINAL SEALED |
| Washability | — | — | — | — | PARTIAL |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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FAQ
What is equivalent to NK236?
Known equivalents for NK236 include 1825116-1, SS12SDH2, 500SSP1S2M2QEA. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of NK236?
In many cases, yes. Cross-manufacturer alternatives exist for most standard components. However, always verify pin compatibility, electrical specs, and package dimensions before substituting in production.
How do I verify NK236 alternatives?
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