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NEW EXPANDED VIEWING AREA LCD PROGRAMMABLE PUSHBUTTONS
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NKK Switches has enhanced the design of its SmartSwitch™ LCD product line to feature the largest viewing area to cap size in the industry. The newly designed devices will be featured components for NKK at the 2012 electronica Show in Munchen. Nov.13-16.
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New! Brushed Chrome Cap and Bezel for YB2 Panel Seal Pushbutton Switches
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NKK introduces all-new high quality brushed chrome cap and bezel options for the IP65 rated YB2 series pushbuttons switches. Brushed chrome caps and bezels are available for both round and square models. The YB2 series offers the shortest above-panel dimension in the industry. More Info...
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New! Adaptor Options for LP01, YB & YB2 Pushbutton Switches
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NKK announces all new accessory adaptor options for bushing mount pushbutton switch types LP01, YB & YB2 series. Adaptors allow for quick and easy installation. Options include single and double pole solder lug and straight PC. More Info...
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New! Bicolor Alternating Legends for KP, NP01, UB & UB2 Series
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NKK introduces a wider variety of alternating legend caps for the KP, NP01, UB & UB2 series. Bicolor options include Red/Green and all-new Amber/Blue. Choose from 10 different standard alternating legend options. More Info...
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New! Brand Mark
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Nihon Kaiheiki Ind. Co., Ltd. is now celebrating the 55th anniversary of establishment. It is with a sense of history and pride that we intend to continue to move the company to the forefront of our industry. Our ultimate goal is to become a globally recognized brand with a strong reputation in the world markets. To accomplish this we have set two mandated priorities for the company as a whole: to further improve quality and to increase the speed of processes at every stage. In addition, a new brand name and logo concept has been implemented worldwide. This new global branding concept, “NKK Switches” has been established and our brand logo has been updated in order to publicize this vision and aspiration inside and outside the company, as well as to promote the value of the NKK group brand to customers around the world.
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New! 400V DC Rating Highest in the Market for Golf Ball Size Package
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NKK introduces S series toggle and SW series rocker switches with 400V DC rating. These switches have the highest DC rating in the market and offer 10A @ 400V DC (resistive load) in a small package.
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New! YB2 Square Actuator Option for IP65 Pushbuttons
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NKK announces a new option for the YB2 series pushbuttons. Illuminated and nonilluminated YB2s are now available with 18mm square tamper resistant actuator in a 24mm square bezel. These panel seal pushbuttons are available with 6 different LED illuminations and 5 different cap colors, including a metallic silver button for the nonilluminated versions. Bezel colors are black or metallic silver.
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New! OLED SmartSwitch Rocker
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NKK introduces an all-new multifunctional OLED SmartSwitch rocker. NKK's patent pending OLED programmable display rocker offers smoother rocker actuation and tactile pushbutton feedback in one solution. The monochrome OLED rocker features sharp contrast and high resolution with 96 x 64 pixels. Additionally, the OLED rocker display conforms to IP64 of IEC60529 standards on panel surface. More info...
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New! Shaft Actuator for SMT Rotaries
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FR02 10mm ultra-thin SMT DIP Rotaries are now also available with plastic shaft actuator. Circuit options are real coded or complement coded with decimal or hexadecimal positions. Gull wing terminals for upright PCB mounting. Packaged in 50 piece stick tubes or 200 piece tape-reels.
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New! YB2 Panel Seal Switches Available with Ring Illumination
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NKK offers additional option to the YB2 series 22mm panel seal switches with the introduction of outer ring illumination. Ring illumination is available in blue, green, red, white and amber.
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New! JWLW IP67 Panel Seal Molded Rockers
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NKK now offers another option to the JW series rocker switches with the addition of a 16 amp panel seal rocker. The JWLW conforms to IP67 of IEC60529 standards for panel seal with snap-in installation. More info...
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New! Rubber Contact Pushbutton Switch NP01
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NKK is proud to announce the new compact NP01 Series with rubber contact structure. The series features a long, distinctive stroke, super bright single or bicolor LEDs, alternating legend options, and high or standard operating force. More info...
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Splashproof Boot
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NKK introduces new accessory, AT4181, a splashproof boot for 12mm bushings for the M, P, S and WT toggle switches. The boot protects the interior parts of the switch as well as the back panel from entry of dust, liquid spills and splashes.
Splashproof boot info
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New! Illuminated and Non-Illuminated Pushbutton Switch YB2
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NKK introduces new YB2 series of panel seal pushbutton switches. The YB2 series is available in super bright illumination or as non illuminated. The flush mount YB2 series has an above-panel dimension of only 1.8mm, the shortest in the industry for splashproof design. More info...
 
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New! OLED Smartswitch & Display
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NKK/Nikkai' OLED SmartDisplay and SmartDisplay provides a brilliant, wide viewing angle with a high contrast resolution format that yields superior clarity and quality.
OLED SmartSwitch and SmartDisplay are programmable modules that display graphics for alphanumeric characters, animated sequences, and video in a vivid 65,536 16 bit color format.
The OLED technology allows us to provide a 180 degree viewing angle with high contrast and clarity, with wide temperature ranges of -20 to +70 deg C.
The modules are Epoxy Sealed with Straight PC Terminals to prevent entry of solder flux and other contaminants. Standoffs are utilized to allow for easy, secure mounting and alignment. The OLED SmartSwitch has a life of 1,000,000 actuations.
OLED Smartswitch info
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Click here to watch OLED Video!
 
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New! High Resolution SmartSwitch and SmartDisplay
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NKK/Nikkai' High Resolution devices provide a high-contrast viewing area capable of displaying up to 4 lines of text with 10 characters in a 64 X 32 pixel resolution to
maximize clarity.
High Resolution SmartSwitch and SmartDisplay are programmable modules that display graphics for alphanumeric characters, animated sequences, with a 64 color capability arrangement.
An integrated liquid crystal display provides wide viewing angle with high contrast and clarity. The modules are Epoxy Sealed with Straight PC Terminals to prevent entry of solder flux and other contaminants. Standoffs are utilized to allow for easy, secure mounting and alignment. The High Resolution SmartSwitch has a life of 1,000,000 actuations.
High Resolution Smartswitch info
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New! Compact and High Resolution Smartswitch
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NKK/Nikkai' Compact and High Resolution Smartswitches compact IS offers vibrant illuminations and low energy consumption, yet readily designs into restrictive spaces. This programmable LCD offers a variety of LED backlighting, variable in eight steps, and crisp, tactile feedback. As with our standard IS products, the compact offers incredible reliability with a minimum of one million operations. The IS Compact LCD Multifunction Switch with High Resolution has 64x32 pixel resolution as well as RGB backlighting. More Info
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Improved Illumination, Low Energy Consumption for the SMARTSWITCHTM Product line
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NKK has introduced new LED technology to the SMARTSWITCHTM product line. The new LED design provides broad and even light distribution, consistent bright backlighting, and lower energy consumption.
SMARTSWITCH Brochure and more information
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NKK introduces Easy Display Units: Supplement to SMARTSWITCH™
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The IS Easy Display Kit and Set allow for quick and simple programming designed for use in demonstrating bitmap displays, up to 64, that has been created on you PC via the Easy Editor software.
Easy Display Units More Information
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UB2 Series New Options! Alternating Legends
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Series UB2 pushbuttons now available with alternating legends in choice of sculptured or flat caps, combined with new super bright bicolor LED
UB2 Series Alternating Legends Info
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New! Home Key Caps
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These brand new caps for the KP01 Series feature a prominent nub centered on a smooth concave surface.
KP01 Series Home Key Cap Info
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New Options for Series FR01 DIP Rotaries
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New metal shaft or dial actuators with highly visible legends on side provide trouble-free code setting, in addition to screwdriver and plastic shaft options. Knobs are available for metal shaft in a variety of styles and colors.
FR01 Series Info
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New Illuminated and Non-Illuminated Pushbutton Switch LP01
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NKK introduces short body and long stroke with crisp action pushbutton switch LP01 series.. More Info
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NKK Opens New Production facility in China
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To achieve "Quantum Leap 21", a midterm management plan that was launched in 2004 that includes a goal of increasing sales share in the North American market. NKK set the building of production facility in China..... More Info
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Change Notice
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Specification change to meet the March 31, 2004 RoHS Directives, as well as to eliminate hazardous material, hexavalent chromium (Cr6+). More Info
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New DIP Slide JS04
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NKK Starts the Sale of New DIP slide JS04 Series on May 16, 2005.
JS04 Series Info
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Lead-Free, Low Profile 3.8mm Dip Rotary
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NKK introduces a low profile 3.8mm highly cost effective DIP rotary switch FR01/FR02 series
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Audio/Video Illuminated Pushbuttons
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“Silence is Golden” with NKK’s new KP01 series illuminated pushbutton. The silent switch is an ideal solution for broadcast applications.
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Lead-Free 6.2mm Tactile
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NKK expands the line of tactile switches, available in both thru hole and surface mount. They are compact size and low cost with high reliabilty and functionality.
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Next surface product line that is scheduled to be released in June.
Series JS DIP Slide More Info
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NKK Switches Hong Kong (NSH)
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We are pleased to inform you of marketing operations at NKK Switches Hong Kong (NSH). NSH is our fully own subsidiary and located in Hong Kong. NSH started marketing operations for China and Hong Kong on September 1st and supervises the market on behalf of Nikkai headquarters.
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Personnel Change
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It is pleasure to inform you that Representative Director President, Shigeo Ohashi has been appointed Chairman, Director as of December 11, 2003. The position of Representative Director President has been filled by Executive Vice President, Tomoshige Ohashi.
Message from new president, Tomoshige Ohashi
“Aiming at becoming a great small company”
It has been 50 years since Shigeo Ohashi, who is now serving as chairman of the board, founded Nihon Kaiheiki Industry Co., Ltd. or “Nikkai,” aspiring to create Japan’s top producer of industrial switches. Although this was by no means smooth sailing, the founder’s passion inspired his employees and was endorsed by many people. On the strength of the encouraging support it received, Nikkai has persisted in specializing in switches and taken on the challenges that are associated with manufacturing. Creating a comfortable environment between people and switches, the company has become known as “Nikkai of switches” and “Nikkai of quality.” Nikkai has always provided high quality, high performance switches and has become a prominent manufacturer of industrial switches in Japan.
This 50th anniversary presents an opportune occasion for me to succeed the founder. As Nikkai has already been positioned as a leading manufacturer of industrial switches in Japan, I believe my mission is expressly to facilitate Nikkai’s evolution into the leading switch producer worldwide. My ultimate goal, however, is not to become a big company. It can never be said that the number one company must be a big company. An American best-seller entitled Good to Great states that modern business entities must make the change from good to great. Neither being only good nor being only big will result in a surviving entity. Therefore my goal is for Nikkai to become a great small company that can make a strong impression on customers no matter what its size. I would like to enthusiastically explore our strong points for achieving this goal of becoming the industry leader, as well as give deep consideration to our own specialties. In so doing, I aim for Nikkai to further develop into a unique company by tailoring our business to the needs in certain fields, rather than simply expanding our business. Attaining this goal I believe will subsequently open the doors to our becoming the world’s leading manufacturer of industrial switches.
There is a saying in Japan that a business can last 30 years at the longest. It is solely due to the presence of those who have given their best efforts over the years that we have proven an anomaly to this, and have been able to celebrate our 50th anniversary. I would like to thank all of these individuals for their support and suggestions, and would appreciate their continuing assistance and contributions to Nikkai.
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Design Guide
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Nikkai's newest Design Guide offers more than 3,000,000 switch options in 672 pages with 41 distinct sections.
The user-friendly part numbering system allows you to quickly specify the exact switch and options you need to complete your project. Full color photographs make it easy to identify devices by any number of categories. Thousands of dimensioned drawings permit faster, easier design-ins. Photo-realistic cutaway drawings show you how the devices function and why they are the standards for superior quality.
This is much more than a catalog. Nikkai's Design Guide is the definitive reference source for anyone who specifies electromechanical switches. Find all of the switch options you are looking for in one catalog.
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FP01 Photo-Diode-Activated Illuminated Pushbutton
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NKK introduces a unique contact-less construction with its new FP01 photo-diode-activated illuminated switch. Meeting the needs for frequent repeat actuations, the FP’s rugged construction provides high reliability, smooth actuation and long life of three million actuations minimum. The FP features Bright LEDs and brilliant colored caps that enhance its aesthetic appearance, as well as snap-in mounting to ease installation. The FP pushbutton is suitable for gaming equipment, broadcast equipment and other high-usage applications.
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HB2 Illuminated Pushbutton
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NKK’s new HB2 illuminated pushbutton meets the needs of broadcast, audio and communication equipment with quiet, crisp actuation, tactile feedback and high-reliability. This compact, 7.5mm square pushbutton features NKK’s award winning sliding twin crossbar contact mechanism. The HB2’s crimped terminals prevent dislodging from the PC board during automated soldering. PC terminals conform to standard grid spacing. The HB2 features bicolor illumination in green/red or red/yellow. Additionally, bright orange illumination can be achieved with simultaneous bicolor illumination.
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New Brighter LEDs from Nihon Kaiheiki
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Nihon Kaiheiki announces New Brighter LEDs, designed to be used in the YB, LB and KB series of illuminated pushbuttons.
These new and improved LEDS are now standard options and will replace the previous LEDs offered.
Available in a vast array of options, these new LEDs provide several enhancements including a brighter light source, improved energy efficiency and cost savings as well.
Engineers can specify from single element LEDs to those provided with built-in resistors. LEDs with built-in resistors can be ordered in 5V, 12V and 24V ratings. All LED options are available in brilliant colors of red, green or amber.
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Nihon Kaiheiki introduces the first high frequency slide switch for RF and Microwave Industries.
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Engineered to meet the design applications of the RF and Microwave industries, Nihon Kaiheiki has successfully designed the world’s first slide switch capable of handling high frequency applications. The FS High Frequency Slide switch meets the demands engineers face with the challenge of delivering highly evolved solutions to the marketplace.
Suited for the wireless, communications, test, measurement and medical industries, NKK’s FS series can handle high frequency over 30 MHz and has the added benefit of significant cost savings for any design.
The FS High Frequency Slide switch is a highly reliable and viable solution for engineers involved in the design of high-frequency and high-speed components, systems, sub-systems and test equipment. Moreover, this switch offers an alternative solution to the relay and standard switch.
For example, a comparison test between the FS High Frequency slide switch and VHF 2-channel coaxial cable with a normal signal switch resulted in an observable difference
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NKK announces the TL series fully illuminated toggle switch with bright and super bright LEDs.
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The all-new TL series fully illuminated toggle switch can add diversity and style to any application. The TL series is available in double pole double throw with two different toggle lengths: 17.5mm or 11.0mm. Both toggle lengths are translucent with built-in bright or super bright LEDs. The bright LED options are red, green, and amber. The super bright LEDs options are white, green, and blue. The TL series has an optional rubber o-ring for panel seal which qualifies the switch for IP65 of IECC529 specifications.
TL Series Documentation
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NKK expands illuminated rocker switch series CW with Single and Double pole.
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NKK now offers a double pole single throw and single pole version of the CW series illuminated rocker switch. The full-face and even illumination of the CW series is available with LEDs in red, green, and amber. The CW series is constructed with a snap-acting contact mechanism that provides smooth actuation and audible feedback. The CW snap-in rocker switch is ideally suited for applications of wireless communications, electronic measurement, factory & office automation, and consumer electronic equipment.
CW Series Documentation
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NKK’s new ultra-miniature fully illuminated toggle switches offer highly visible status indication.
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NKK expands the G series with a fully illuminated toggle switch. The fully illuminated toggle switch offers high visible status indication with LED options in red, green, and amber or red/green for bicolor. The ultra-miniature size allows for high-density mounting and the extreme light weigh makes these switches ideal for handheld equipment. The totally sealed body construction of the G series fully illuminated toggle switch prevents contact contamination and allows time- and money-saving automated soldering and washing.
G Series Documentation
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NKK introduces three types of competitive DIP Slide Switches: JS01, JS02 & JSO3.jpg)
NKK introduces illuminated subminiature toggle B, ultra-miniature pushbutton G & rocker GW Series.