www.hamlin.com MDCG-4 Features and Benefits Features Benefits Applications • Sub-miniature normally open switch with 15.24mm x 2.28mm (0.600” x 0.090”) glass envelope • Capable of switching up to 200Vdc • Maximum contact rating 10 Watts • 1010 Ohms insulation resistance • Available sensitivity range 12-38 AT • Surface mount version available • Hermetically sealed switch contacts are not effected by and have no effect on their external environment • Low, stable contact resistance • Low space requirement • Zero operating power required for contact closure • Fit and forget durability • Well suited to signal switching applications • • • • • Reed relays Security Limit switching Telecoms Office equipment DIMENSIONS (in) mm Switch Type MDCG-4 Contact Form A Underwriters Laboratories Recognised, File E47258 (see note 1) ELECTRICAL RATINGS Contact Rating (2) Watt - max. 10 Voltage Switching Breakdown Vdc - max. Vdc - min. 200 250 Current Switching Carry A - max. A - max. 0.5 1.2 Resistance Contact, Initial Insulation Ω - max. Ω - min. 0.100 1010 Capacitance Contact pF - typ. Temperature Operating Storage (6) °C °C 0.2 -40 to +125 -65 to +125 OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS Operate Time (3) ms - max. Release Time (3) ms - max. 0.2 G - max. 100 Shock 11ms 1⁄2 sine wave Vibration 50-2000 Hertz 0.6 G - max. 30 Hz - typ. 3900 Pull-In Range (4) Ampere Turns 12-38 Rating Sensitivity (5) Ampere Turns Resonant Frequency MAGNETIC CHARACTERISTICS 20 Test Coil Notes 1) 2) 3) L4989 For details on electrical specifications, contact Hamlin. Contact rating-Product of the switching voltage and current should never exceed the wattage rating. Contact Hamlin for additional load/life information. Operate (inc. bounce) /Release Time-per EIA/NARM RS421A, diode suppressed coil. Hamlin USA Hamlin UK Hamlin Germany Hamectrol France Tel: Tel: Tel: Tel: 4) Pull in Range-Contact Hamlin for tolerances available within this range. 5) Rating Sensitivity-The value at which contact ratings and operating characteristics are determined. Derating may be required below this value. 6) Storage Temperature-Long time exposure at elevated temperature may degrade solderability of the leads. +1 920 648 3000 • Fax: +1 920 648 3001 • Email: [email protected] +44 (0)1379 649700 • Fax: +44 (0)1379 649702 • Email: [email protected] +49 (0) 6142 923920 • Fax: +49 (0) 6142 923921 • Email: [email protected] +33 (0) 1 6047 3000 • Fax: +33 (0) 1 6015 9136 • Email: [email protected] INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS DATA SHEET IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS BEING ACCURATE FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Product performance may be affected by the application to which the product is applied. Upon request, HAMLIN will assist purchasers by providing information specific to any particular application. HAMLIN disclaims any and all liability whatsoever for any purchaser’s reliance upon the information contained on this data sheet without further consultation with authorised representatives of HAMLIN. ISSUE No: 4 DATE: 1/5/3