S-1010A NIDEC COPAL Switch (Other) In Stock
NIDEC COPAL S-1010A is a rotary screw actuator switch with a 10 mm x 10 mm x 7 mm polyoxymethylene body and gold-plated copper alloy contacts rated at 0.1 A DC maximum. Compact form factor suits PCB-mounted trimmer and selector switch applications. Available with 15-week lead time for industrial and instrumentation designs.
- Manufacturer
- NIDEC COPAL
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 5
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- S-1010A Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Switch
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Rotary screw actuator switch in compact 10 mm x 10 mm x 7 mm body, ideal for panel-mount trimmer positions
- Gold-plated copper alloy contacts rated at 0.1 A DC maximum for reliable low-current signal switching
- Polyoxymethylene (POM) actuator body provides mechanical durability and dimensional stability for long-life rotary adjustment
Applications
The S-1010A is designed for precision rotary selector and trimmer switch functions in industrial instrumentation, audio equipment, and embedded control panels. Its compact 10 mm x 10 mm footprint and gold-plated contacts support low-current signal routing at up to 0.1 A DC in applications requiring accurate position selection. The rotary screw actuator mechanism enables fine manual adjustment in devices such as signal attenuators, gain selectors, and channel select circuits.
Specifications
| Factory Lead Time | 15Weeks |
| YTEOL | 7.9 |
| Actuator Material | POLYOXYMETHYLENE |
| Actuator Type | ROTARY SCREW |
| Body Breadth | 10mm |
| Body Height | 7mm |
| Body Length or Diameter | 10mm |
| Center Contact Material | COPPER ALLOY |
| Center Contact Plating | GOLD |
| Contact Current(DC)-Max | 0.1A |
| Contact (DC) Max Rating R Load | .1A@5VDC |
| Contact Function | BINARY CODED |
| Contact Resistance | 0.1mΩ |
| Contact Voltage(DC)-Max | 5V |
| Dielectric Withstand Volts | 300VAC V |
| Electrical Life | 10000 Cycle(s) |
| End Contact Material | COPPER ALLOY |
| End Contact Plating | GOLD |
| Housing Material | POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE |
| Indexing Angle | 22.5deg |
| Insulation Resistance | 1000000000Ω |
| Insulator Material | POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Mounting Feature | THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT |
| Number of Positions | 16 |
| Number of Switch Sections | 1 |
| PCB Hole Count | 5 |
| Packing Method | BAG |
| Sealing | DUST PROOF; MOISTURE PROOF |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Switch Action | LATCHED |
| Switch Function | BINARY CODED HEXADECIMAL |
| Switch Type | ROTARY CODED SWITCH |
| Terminal Finish | GOLD |
| Terminal Length | 0.177inch |
| Terminal Material | COPPER ALLOY |
| Termination Type | SOLDER |
| Package | Other |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8536.50.90.20 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for S-1010A:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What current and voltage limits define safe operating conditions for the S-1010A rotary switch contacts?
The S-1010A gold-plated copper alloy contacts are rated at a maximum of 0.1 A DC, making it suitable for low-level signal switching rather than power loads. Engineers should verify the contact voltage rating from the datasheet and ensure circuit currents stay below 0.1 A to prevent contact wear and maintain the gold plating integrity over the switch's rated cycle life.
How does the compact 10 mm x 10 mm body of S-1010A fit into panel-mount or PCB trimmer switch designs?
At 10 mm length by 10 mm width by 7 mm height, the S-1010A occupies a 10 mm x 10 mm PCB footprint, comparable to a standard 3/8-inch panel-mount trimmer. This compact body allows placement in densely packed control panels and small PCB layouts where standard rotary selector switches measuring 15 mm or larger would not fit.
Why is polyoxymethylene (POM) chosen as the actuator material for S-1010A in industrial instrumentation?
Polyoxymethylene provides high stiffness, low friction, and excellent dimensional stability over a wide temperature range, which is critical for rotary screw actuators that undergo repeated manual adjustment. In industrial instrumentation, POM resists creep under mechanical stress and maintains the 10 mm x 10 mm actuator geometry across temperature cycles, ensuring precise rotational detents and long-term positional accuracy in signal selector applications.
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