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Limited warranty

APEM Components, Inc. warrants it's products to be free from defects in materials and workmanshipunder normal use and service and to be in accordance with APEM's specifications and drawings for aperiod of one year after date of shipment by APEM Components. Buyer within this warranty period mustgive APEM written notice of any defect claim and promptly return the product prepaid after first receivingAPEM's authorization to return. APEM will at its sole election thereafter either repair or replace suchproduct found to be defective herein. APEM also at its option may provide a full or partial refund for theproduct if it does not elect to repair or replace the product. This warranty does not include, nor doesAPEM assume responsibility for defects or damage caused by misuse, abuse, service or repair byothers and normal wear and tear. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDING ALLOTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY ORFITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The remedies stated herein are exclusive remedies andAPEM shall not be responsible or liable for any indirect, consequential or incidental damages or furtherloss of any kind whatsoever.

While we provide application assistance on APEM products, it is the responsibility of the customer todetermine the suitability of the product in the intended use. Dimensions, operating characteristics,specifications, materials, finished and component parts are subject to change without notice.

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The data and information contained herein are intended for use by persons possessing technical skilland knowledge, as they may deem appropriate and at their own risk. We assume no liability whatsoeverfor results obtained or loss or damage incurred as a result of application of any data or informationpresented herein. APEM believes the information contained herein is accurate as of its publication date.Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

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APEM SWITCH RATINGSThree contact materials are offered on most APEM switches. They are: gold, silver, and gold over silver.

For “dry circuits”, which are defined as very low energy to 0.4 volt-amps max., at 20 volts max. (AC or DC), goldplated contacts are recommended. Gold does not oxidize and switch performance is thereby assured. Theelectrical effects of arcing, melting, or softening of contacts is negligible in dry circuits. If this power level is ex-ceeded, the gold plating could be removed from the contacts.

For electrical levels above 0.4VA, silver contacts are recommended for reliability and long life. Although silverdoes tarnish, it is one of the best conductors, and the electrical energy is sufficient to break through the tarnishand insure reliable performance.

UL and CSA are available on most power switch models.

The gold over silver contact option is used by customers who have both dry circuit and power circuit requirements,but prefer to inventory one switch. The switch can be used in dry circuit applications (less than 0.4VA) however,once used in a power circuit, the switch cannot be re-used in a dry circuit, as the gold plating is effectively remov-ed in the power circuit.

CONTACT MATERIALSSeveral contact technologies are available depending on models.

For miniature switches:

Q or A End contacts: silver.Center contacts and terminals: brass, silver plated.For high ratings at 125VAC - 250VAC or over 0.1A 30VDC (levels III and IV).

G or AD End contacts: silver with gold plating over nickel barrier.Center contacts and terminals: brass, gold plated.For low level applications (levels I and II).Can be used for high ratings (levels III and IV) - the gold layer being considered only as protectionagainst oxidation during storage.

B, CD,LD Contacts and terminals: brass with gold plating over nickel barrier (levels I and II).X780 Silver rivet, gold plated (11000 and 12000 series).

For low level applications up to 20mA 20VDC or 80mA 5VDC (levels I and II).

For industrial switches:

A End contacts: silver rivet or silver inlay.The contact material is indicated in the specifications of each series.

C Silver plated copper or brass.S Silver cadmium oxide (4000, 600H, 600NH and 2600 series).

High inrush currents: Several contact materials and switch constructions allow for particularly high inrushcurrents (see models listed in 600, 4600, 2600, 5600, 11000 and 12000 series).

ELECTRICAL LEVELS

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1. Standard miniature switches Recommended contacts

Level I: very low levelTelecommunicationsG, AD, B, CD or LD contacts

Level II: low levelGeneral electronic applicationsG, AD, B, CD or LD contacts

Level III: intermediate levelLow voltageelectric appliancesQ, A or AD contacts

Level IV:Power mainsQ or A contacts


ELECTRICAL LEVELS (Cont'd.)2. Industrial switches - silver contacts

The 2 curves shown in this section feature allratings available in our product ranges.

Cross hatched areas show minimum ratings.

Maximum ratings are indicated in the specifi-cations of each series.

Note that maximum current is given for stan-dard life expectancy. For specific applications,higher currents can be applied.

PEAK CURRENTS FOR SWITCHES PER IEC 1058

HIGH

INRUSH� For switching power supplies, DC to DC converters, motors and others.� Peak currents with 125/250VAC (Fig. 1) and direct current 60VDC (Fig. 2) per IEC 1058.� 2 maintained positions.

Figure 1 -AC voltagetest circuit

Current/voltage rating examples:

4/ 100A 250VAC 10,000 cycles

Life

Max. AC voltage

Inrush current (Fig. 1)

Nominal AC current

3/ 80A (10 ms) 60VDC 10,000 cycles

Life

Max. voltage

Inrush duration

Inrush current (Fig. 2)

Nominal current

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AGENCY RECOGNITIONMany APEM switches are recognized by product safety listing agencies. Included are -

UL - U.S.A. CSA - Canada VDE - Germany

Other agencies that recognize APEM switches are USE - France, SEV - Switzerland, NEMKO - Norway,SEMKO - Sweden, FEMKO - Finland and BEAB - United Kingdom. In addition, APEM is CECC (European)qualified, listed on GAMT1, QPL and other preferential lists, and is ISO 9001 certified.

Following are agency file numbers with switch series recognized:

UL File Number E66367: 300, 400, 800, AV, PB, UL, WP, WT & W800.UL File Number E83438: 600, 600SH, 1200, 2200, 2600, 3600, 4000, 5000, 7000, 8000, 13000, 25000,

AS, AV, ML, P, S & SP.UL File Number E151248: A01 & A02.CSA File Number LR54592: 800, PB, UL, W800, WP & WT.CSA File Number LR51085: 600, 1200, 2200, 2800, 4000 & AV.CSA File Number LR50374: 5000, 7000 & AS .CSA File Number LR76166-1: A01 & A02.CSA File Number LR107892-2: MA & MB

VDE - file Number by switch series:

600 - File 8553-4401-1003 2000/2200 - File 8553-4401-10042600 - File 8553-4401-1006 4000 - File 8553-4401-10015000/55000 - File 9285-4401-1001 7000/57000 - File 9285-4401-1001/A3HA01/A02 - File 17009-4401-8800 KI/am IT 41 00000 - File 8553-4401-1008X209 - File 8553-4401-1005 X213 - File 8553-4401-1002Product testing and resulting agency listings are an on-going process at APEM. Contact us for information and other agency recognitions.

SEALED SWITCHES:APEM has developed many series of sealed miniature switches that are designed to withstand wave soldering,vapor phase soldering and infrared soldering. Flux and aqueous or solvent cleaning solutions are not able to enterthe switches during cleaning, so the switches can be installed onto printed circuit boards along with other compo-nents, soldered and cleaned afterwards, using the same processes, without switch contamination problems. Theeffective sealing of the switches is accomplished by using high temperature thermoplastics that are ultrasonicallywelded, o-ring actuator seal or disposable boot plunger seal, and epoxy terminals.The maximum solder environment temperature is 260°C (500° F) for 5 seconds. Power spray or immersion timeshould not exceed 30 seconds.

UNSEALED SWITCHES:Miniature and subminiature unsealed manually actuated switches, like other precision components, require a littleextra consideration during installation. Intermittencies or open contact failures can occur by flux or solder being'wicked' between the contacts due to excessive temperature, excessive amount of solder flux, or improper attitudeof the switch during soldering. Also, improper cleaning after soldering can result in contaminated solvents enteringthe switch case. After the solvent evaporates, a film of contaminants may be left on the contacts resulting inintermittent action or open contacts. Adherence to the following recommendations for soldering and after-cleaningwill result in trouble-free switch installation in most applications:

1. Do not immerse switch or spray solvents for pre-cleaning. The switch is already clean and ready for soldering.

2. Hand solder using a small soldering iron, preferably 25 to 40 watts, and small dia. solder, preferably rosin core.030"/ .040" dia. Unsealed switches are not recommended for wave soldering, vapor phase soldering orinfrared reflow soldering.

3. Position switch during soldering so that terminals point down.

4. Keep soldering time to a minimum - approx. 2 seconds per terminal.

5. If after-cleaning is required, do so with the switch terminals pointing downward using a small brush. Neverimmerse the switch in any solvent.

SOLDERING AND CLEANING INFORMATION


ACTUATION FORCE The force required to move theactuator of a switch from one position to another.

ACTUATOR A movable part of the switch thatcauses a change in the electrical configuration of the switch - i.e.- toggle, rocker, slider, plunger, etc.

ALTERNATE ACTION Also known as 'Push-Push'. Push toclose the switch contacts, then push again to open the contacts.

ANGLE OF THROW Indicates the total travel angle indegrees the toggle or rocker actuator passes through duringactuation.

ANTISTATIC An antistatic device will withstand aspecified potential voltage without conducting between theactuator and any conducting element - i.e. - the actuator

RESISTIVE LOAD A load in which the voltage andcurrent are in phase. Also see Capacitive Load, Inductive Load,Power Factor and Inrush.

ARCING The flow of electric current betweenswitch contacts during opening or closing of the contacts.

BIFURCATED CONTACT A wiping movable contact consistingof spring fingers that grip fixed contacts and provide self-cleaningof the contacts. Typically found in slide switches.

BOUNCE The rebounding or bouncing of themovable contact upon contact closure.

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE The movable contact breaks contactwith one fixed contact before making contact with another fixedcontact on actuation.

BUTT CONTACT A contact mechanism where themovable contact makes contact with the fixed or stationarycontact without wiping action.

CAPACITIVE LOAD A load in which the current whenclosing the switch contacts is higher than the steady state currenton breaking the contacts. The current in a capacitor leads thevoltage.

CARRYING CURRENT The maximum current that can bepassed through a closed contact pair without damaging thecontacts.

CONTACT AREA The metal surfaces of the contactsthat come into physical contact to complete an electrical circuit.

CONTACT BLOCK A switching element or elementsadded to an operator to make a complete switch. Typically foundin industrial controls.

CONTACT BOUNCE The time, usually in milliseconds, thatbouncing occurs between contacts upon closing.

CONTACT GAP The distance between a stationaryand movable contact pair in the open position.

CONTACT RATING The allowable current and voltagethe switch contacts can carry during opening or closing. Ratingsmay be resistive, inductive or capacitive, or a combination of thethree.

CONTACT RESISTANCE The resistance, usually in milliohms,measured across a closed contact pair.

CREEPAGE The undesireable flow of current fromone conductive part to another.

CSA Canadian Standards Association. Asafety rating organization in Canada.

CYCLE The complete sequence of indexingthrough all switch positions and returning to the original position.

DETENT A mechanical stop that holds thecontacts in a given position or prevents changing of the contactposition at less than a specified actuation force.

DIELECTRIC STRENGTH The ability of an insulator to with-stand a voltage without arcing across its surface (also calledDielectric Withstanding Voltage or Breakdown Voltage).

DIFFERENTIAL TRAVEL The distance an actuator movesbetween the point where the contacts make and break.

DIP Dual-in-line package commonly usedfor integrated circuits with 2 rows of terminals .300" apart and apitch of .100" from terminal to terminal.

DOUBLE BREAK CONTACTS A contact mechanism thatuses two sets of contacts to make or break a circuit. Thisprovides better heat dissipation and longer switch life. They arefrequently used in high power industrial switches.

DP Double pole.

DPDT Double pole- double throw.

DRY CIRCUIT A circuit in which the low energylevels do not cause arcing, melting or softening of the contacts.Gold plating is commonly used for dry circuit ratings up to 0.4 VAmax. at 20 V max. (AC or DC).

DWV Dielectric withstanding voltage.

ELECTRICAL LIFE The number of cycles of operation ata given electrical load that does not result in degradation of anyelectrical or mechanical parameter beyond the published end-of-life criteria.

END-OF-LIFE CRITERIA The specifications that a switch mustmeet at the end of its specified electrical life. They are typicallyspecified by permissible heat rise of contacts and contactresistance at end-of-life.

ENVIRONMENTAL SEAL A seal that totally encapsulates theswitch and provides a specified level of protection against theintrusion of solids, liquids or gases into the switch body.

A GLOSSARY OF SWITCH TERMS

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ESD Electrostatic discharge, usuallyspecified in kilovolts.

FIXED CONTACT The non-moving contact that isusually integral with a switch terminal inside the body of theswitch.

GOLD FLASH A thin gold plating, usually 10microinches thick, and commonly over a thin nickel flash, that isused as a barrier against oxidation or corrosion to maintain goodsolderability.

GULL WING A surface mount terminal configura-tion where the terminal is formed in an 'L' shape outside of theswitch body.

HEAT RISE The measured temperature rise overambient of a contact pair carrying a prescribed current. This iscommonly used by rating agencies to insure safe ratings havebeen applied to a switch.

INDUCTIVE LOAD A load in which the initial currentduring contact closure is less than the steady-state current, andgreater during contact opening. Current lags the voltage ininductive loads, characteristic of which is motors.

INFRARED REFLOW A method of mass soldering ofsurface mount devices with infrared thermal radiation and solderpaste.

INRUSH The initial transitory high level ofcurrent that occurs during closing of contacts, characteristic ofcapacitive loads and some resistive loads. This can be severeenough to cause serious degradation, or even welding, of thecontacts.

INSERT MOLDED Refers to terminals that are placed inthe mold so that the switch body is molded around them, effectinga seal against the intrusion of flux or other contaminants into theswitch body during soldering of the switch. This eliminates theneed for further sealing of the terminals with epoxy or othercompounds.

INSULATION RESISTANCE The electrical resistancebetween insulated parts. This is usually measured at a specificvoltage and measured in megohms.

IP A worldwide industrial specificationthat indicates the degree of protection provided by a componentagainst accidental contact, or penetration of solids or liquids intoor through the component.

LAMP LOAD A load characterized by high inrushwhen the contacts make (usually 10 to 16 times steady state).

LATCHING ACTION See Alternate Action.

LEAKAGE BARRIER A rib or web molded on a switchcase, usually between terminals, to increase the surface distancebetween them.

LEAKAGE RESISTANCE See Dielectric Strength.

LED Light emitting diodes. They are usedfor long life and low power consuming illumination.

LIFE See Electrical Life and MechanicalLife.

LOGIC LEVELS Refers to power levels typical of solidstate electronic circuits employing TTL, CMOS, etc.. Generallyindicates the use of gold plated contacts (see Dry Circuit).

LOW ENERGY See Dry Circuit.

MAINTAINED ACTION A position of the switch actuator thatremains unchanged when the actuation force is removed. Alsosee Momentary.

MAKE-BEFORE-BREAK The movable contact makes contactwith a fixed contact before breaking contact with another fixedcontact (or connects a second circuit before disconnecting thefirst).

MECHANICAL LIFE The number of actuations of a switchwithout electrical load that does not result in degradation ofparameters of the switch beyond published end-of-life criteria.

MOMENTARY ACTION A switch position where the actuatorreturns to the starting position when the actuation force isremoved. It is also called 'spring return'.

MOVABLE CONTACT The contact moved by the actuator toor away from a fixed contact, therefore making or breaking theelectrical circuits for the switch.

NEMA National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation. A U.S. standards setting group for switches used inindustrial or outdoor applications.

NC See Normally Closed.

NO See Normally Open.

NON-SHORTING See Break-Before-Make.

NON-SWITCHING RATING The power carrying capacityof a switch after contact closure and at the end of the contactbounce. This is usually substantially higher than the contactrating for the switch.

NORMALLY CLOSED Normally closed contacts are closedwhen the actuator is in its un-actuated or 'free' position.

NORMALLY OPEN Normally open contacts are openwhen the actuator is in its un-actuated or 'free' position.

OIL TIGHT A generic term used by ratingagencies for panel sealing on switches in industrial environments.

A GLOSSARY OF SWITCH TERMS (CONT'D.)

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OPEN FRAME Usually refers to a type of construc-tion for slide switches that permits post solder cleaning byallowing the solvent to flow through the contact area inside theswitch case.

OPERATING FORCE See Actuation Force.

OPERATING TEMPERATURE The temperature range inwhich the switch may be operated.

OPERATOR A panel mounted mechanical deviceto which one or more contact blocks may be added to make acomplete switch. This modular construction is common withindustrial switches.

OVERTRAVEL The distance the actuator can bemoved after the contacts make without causing damage to theswitch.

PANEL SEAL A panel seal provides a defined levelof protection against penetration of liquids through the switch-to-panel interface to the rear of the panel.

POLE The number of separate circuits thatcan be operated by a switch at any time. A single pole switchallows one closed circuit at a time, while a double pole switchallows two closed circuits at a time, etc..

POWER FACTOR A measure of the inductive orcapacitive character of an electrical load.

PRETRAVEL The distance that the switch actuatortravels from rest position until the contacts make in anotherposition.

PROCESS COMPATIBLE A switch that is designed to with-stand various soldering and after-cleaning processes withoutdamage to the switch.

QUICK-CONNECT TERMINAL A flat tab or blade styleterminal designed to accept push-on female wire connectors,thereby eliminating the need to solder the switch.

RESISTIVE LOAD A load in which the voltage andcurrent are in phase. Also see Capacitive Load, Inductive Load,Power Factor and Inrush.

SELF-CLEANING See Wiping Action.

SHORTING CONTACT See Make-Before-Break.

SINGLE BREAK CONTACTS A contact mechanism usingone set of contacts to make or break an electric circuit. These aretypical of electronic or low power switches.

SMT Surface Mount Technology.

SNAP ACTION Fast transfer of contacts from oneposition to another that is usually independent of the speed of theactuator. These mechanisms generally employ over-center coil orleaf springs in pushbutton switches.

SP Single pole.

SPDT Single pole-double throw.

SPLASHPROOF See Panel Seal.

SPRING RETURN See Momentary.

STORAGE TEMPERATURE The temperature range withinwhich the switch may be stored. This temperature range isusually higher than the operating temperature range.

SURFACE MOUNT DEVICES (SMD) Components thatare designed to be compatible with Surface Mount Technology.The component terminals are soldered to pads on the surface ofthe printed circuit board (on the same side as the components) byvapor phase reflow, infrared,etc.. . Surface Mount Devices arealso designed to withstand various after-cleaning processeswithout incurring damage.

TACTILE FEEL (FEEDBACK) A mechanical signal, typicallya 'snap', 'click' or 'feel' by the switch operator that occurs whenthe contacts close.

TERMINAL The metal leads (or terminals)coming out of the switch body that are used to connect the switchto the electrical circuit(s). Many different configurations are used,including solder lug, quick-connect, printed circuit, etc..

THROWS Number of circuits that can becontrolled by one pole of a switch. In a single pole-double throwswitch, only one circuit can be connected at a time, but there aretwo possible circuits (throws) that can be made.

TRAVEL The total distance the actuator canmove to change electrical position.

UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Asafety rating organization in the United States.

VAC Voltage alternating current.

VDC Voltage direct current.

VDE Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker.A safety rating agency in Germany.

WASHABLE A generic term applied to printedcircuit mounting switches indicating compatibility with variouscleaning processes used after soldering. These switches aresealed to prevent the entry of contaminants into the switch case.

WAVE SOLDERING A method of soldering in which awave of molten solder contacts the conponent terminals on theprinted circuit board as the board with the components is auto-matically conveyed through the wave.

WIPING ACTION A contact mechanism that employsthe sliding of contacts over one another under pressure. Thisresults in the self-cleaning of the contacts.

A GLOSSARY OF SWITCH TERMS (CONT'D.)

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APPLICATION WORKSHEET - FILL OUT & FAX TO (781) 245-4531

Name DateTitle CompanyTel. AddressFax

Application (briefly describe)

MECHANICALSwitch type: Toggle Rocker/Lever Pushbutton Slide Tact Key

DIP Rotary DIP Micro-limit Pushwheel Ind. controlsOther

Actuator travel or degrees of throw Actuation forceContact action: Maintained MomentaryConfiguration: Number of poles Number of throwsContact timing: Make-before-break Break-before-makePanel mounting: Hole/bushing size: 1/4" 1/2" 15/32" 12mm

Bezel OtherPanel seal: O-ring, gasket, boot, other

Terminals: Solder lug Quick-connect OtherPrinted circuit mounting: Vertical Rt. angle (V or H) SMT Bracket

Terminals: Wirewrap Other:Switch sealing: Washable, non-washable, other

Special platingSpecial materialsMarkings requiredOther mechanical

ELECTRICALCurrent & voltage Electric lifeCircuit type - resistive, capacitive, inductive, lamp, motorContact resistance Initial End-of-lifeNumber of operations anticipated IlluminationElectrostatic discharge requirements Agency listings desiredOther electrical

ENVIRONMENTALOperating temperature range Storage temperature rangeOther sealing requirements Chemical resistanceShock ratings Vibration ratingsOther environmental

PROCESSINGSoldering processSoldering parametersCleaning processOther processing

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR COMMENTS

SWITCH SAMPLE REQUIRED - MODEL NO.

Let our applications engineering staff assist you with your switch selection. Simply fill in the spacesbelow with your best estimate of requirements for your application and we will promptly provide ourrecommendations. All spaces need not be filled in - only those you feel are applicable.

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MINNESOTACountryman Assoc., Inc.St. Paul, MN(651) 774-6322 Fax (651) 774-5814

MISSISSIPPI Consult Factory

MISSOURIR. W. Kunz & AssociatesSt. Louis, MO(314) 966-4977 Fax (314) 966-0718

MONTANAElectronic Component SalesIssaquah, WA(425) 369-0993 Fax (425) 369-0988

NEBRASKAR. W. Kunz & AssociatesPrairie Village, KS(913) 648-3535 Fax (913) 648-8427

NEW HAMPSHIREGerber Sales Corp.Billerica, MA(978) 663-1435 Fax (978) 663-1445

NEW JERSEY (Northern)Synergy Sales Corp.Farmingdale, NJ(732) 751-1700 Fax (732) 938-5818

NEW JERSEY (Southern)PSA, Inc.Bensalem, PA(215) 245-0513 Fax (215) 245-4817

NEVADA (Northern)Gagner-Toomey AssociatesSanta Clara, CA(408) 244-2200 Fax (408) 244-3058

NEVADA (Southern)O'Donnell South, Inc.Torrance, CA(310) 781-2255 Fax (310) 781-9174

NEW MEXICOHartland/BravoScottsdale, AZ(480) 874-3908 Fax (480) 874-3968

ALASKA Consult Factory

ALABAMA Consult Factory

ARKANSASAid ElectronicsDallas, TX(972) 774-9770 Fax (972) 774-9799

ARIZONAHartland/BravoScottsdale, AZ(480) 874-3908 Fax (480) 874-3968

CALIFORNIA (Northern)Gagner-Toomey AssociatesSanta Clara, CA(408) 244-2200 Fax (408) 244-3058

CALIFORNIA (Southern)O'Donnell South, Inc.Torrance, CA(310) 781-2255 Fax (310) 781-9174

COLORADOMidwest Co.Broomfield, CO(303) 469-3925 Fax (303) 464-9081

CONNECTICUTGerber Sales Corp.Billerica, MA(978) 663-1435 Fax (978) 663-1445

DELAWAREPSA, Inc.Bensalem, PA(215) 245-0513 Fax (215) 245-4817

FLORIDAKrutek & Associates, Inc.Lighthouse Point, FL(954) 783-2501 Fax (954) 783-2503

Krutek & Associates, Inc.Palm Harbor, FL(727) 784-4812 Fax (727) 784-4854

GEORGIA Consult Factory

HAWAII Consult Factory

APEM SALES REPRESENTATIVES

IDAHOElectronic Component SalesIssaquah, WA(425) 369-0993 Fax (425) 369-0988

ILLINOISRendell SalesChicago, IL(773) 539-1820 Fax (773) 539-2773

INDIANANationwide Components, Inc.Willoughby, OH(440) 946-3226 Fax (440) 946-6862

IOWAR. W. Kunz & AssociatesAnkeny, IA(515) 964-4445 Fax (515) 964-4448

KANSASR. W. Kunz & AssociatesPrairie Village, KS(913) 648-3535 Fax (913) 648-8427

KENTUCKYNationwide Components, Inc.Willoughby, OH(440) 946-3226 Fax (440) 946-6862

LOUISIANAAid ElectronicsDallas, TX(972) 774-9770 Fax (972) 774-9799

MAINEGerber Sales Corp.Billerica, MA(978) 663-1435 Fax (978) 663-1445

MARYLANDDVS CompanyNewark, DE(302) 239-6030 Fax (302) 239-6030

MASSACHUSETTSGerber Sales Corp.Billerica, MA(978) 663-1435 Fax (978) 663-1445

MICHIGANR.C.Nordstrom & Co.Novi, MI(248) 380-9336 Fax (248) 380-9337

U.S.A.

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APEM SALES REPRESENTATIVES (CONT'D.)

U.S.A.

NEW YORK (Northern)Net SalesVictor, NY(716) 924-1844 Fax (716) 924-1789

NEW YORK (Metro)Synergy Sales Corp.Farmingdale, NJ(732) 751-1700 Fax (732) 938-5818

NORTH CAROLINA Consult Factory

NORTH DAKOTACountryman Assoc., Inc.St. Paul, MN(657) 774-6322 Fax (657) 774-5814

OHIONationwide Components, Inc.Willoughby, OH(440) 946-3226 Fax (440) 946-6862

OKLAHOMAAid ElectronicsDallas, TX(972) 774-9770 Fax (972) 774-9799

OREGONElectronic Component SalesBeaverton, OR(503) 245-2342 Fax (503) 520-0767

PENNSYLVANIA (Eastern)PSA, Inc.Bensalem, PA(215) 245-0513 Fax (215) 245-4817

PENNSYLVANIA (Western)Nationwide Components, Inc.Willoughby, OH(440) 946-3226 Fax (440) 946-6862

RHODE ISLANDGerber Sales Corp.Billerica, MA(978) 663-1435 Fax (978) 663-1445

SOUTH CAROLINA Consult Factory

SOUTH DAKOTACountryman Assoc., Inc.St. Paul, MN(651) 774-6322 Fax (651) 774-5814

TENNESSEE Consult Factory

TEXASAid ElectronicsDallas, TX(972) 774-9770 Fax (972) 774-9799

TEXAS (El Paso only)Hartland/BravoScottsdale, AZ(480) 874-3908 Fax (480) 874-3968

UTAHMidwest Co.Broomfield, CO(303) 469-3925 Fax (303) 464-9081

VERMONTGerber Sales Corp.Billerica, MA(978) 663-1435 Fax (978) 663-1445

VIRGINIADVS Co.Charlottesville, VA(804) 973-0303 Fax (609) 530-9233

WASHINGTON (Dist. of Columbia)DVS Co.Newark, DE(302) 239-6030 Fax (302) 239-6030

WASHINGTONElectronic Component SalesIssaquah, WA(425) 369-0993 Fax (425) 369-0988

WEST VIRGINIANationwide Components Inc.New Town, WV(304) 426-4353 Fax (304) 426-8019

WISCONSIN (Eastern)Rendell SalesBrookfield, WI(262) 782-3007 Fax (262) 782-3008

WISCONSIN (Western)Countryman Assoc., Inc.St. Paul, MN(651) 774-6322 Fax (651) 774-5814

WYOMINGMidwest Co.Broomfield, CO(303) 469-3925 Fax (303) 464-9081

CANADA (Eastern)Alliance Components Inc.Markham, ON(905) 479-9444 Fax (905) 513-7233

Alliance Components Inc.Kitchener, ON(519) 743-0268 Fax (519) 743-2251

CANADA (Western)MicrocomCalgary, AB(403) 686-1604 Fax (403) 686-1604

MEXICOGrupo Industrial GEAEl Paso, TX011-(5216)17-0994Fax 011-(5216)18-0094US Fax (240) 255-1486

SINGAPORE & THAILANDJFL Electronics Pte. Ltd.Singapore(65) 382-5551 Fax (65) 382-4282

ISRAELS. Kahane Agencies Ltd.Natana, Israel(972) 9 885-1311Fax (972) 9 885-1250

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NRC Electronics, Boca Raton (561) 241-8600Reptron, Fort Lauderdale (800) 776-5432Reptron, Tampa (800) 800-5441Wes-Garde Comp., Lakeland (941) 644-7564

GEORGIAAtlanta H'dw're Spec., Norcross (770) 449-3000Component Distr., Norcross (800) 874-7209Go Electronics, Snellville (770) 979-3500Heilind Electronics, Norcross (770) 248-6940KSM, Duluth (800) 554-9227Reptron, Norcross (770) 446-1300

IDAHORadar Electronics, Boise (208) 336-2227

ILLINOISBeyond Comps., Schaumburg (847) 301-8900Carlton-Bates, Addison (708) 628-1400CDS/Nedco, Wheeling (847) 465-0480Hawk Electronics, Wheeling (847) 459-4030IEC, Hoffman Estates (847) 843-2040NEP Electronics, Wood Dale (630) 595-8500Reptron, Schaumburg (847) 882-1700Voyager, Bensenville (630) 860-1300Wes-Garde Comp., Carol Stream (630) 653-1460

INDIANACDS/Nedco, Indianapolis (317) 788-4559Component Distr., Ft. Wayne (800) 777-7334Heilind Electronics, Indianapolis (317) 298-0111

IOWABeyond Components, Marion (319) 373-2923Ramco Electric, W. Des Moines (515) 225-6933

KANSASCarlton-Bates, Overland Pk. (913) 438-4848Control Design, Kansas City (913) 362-4248Wes-Garde Comp., Overland Pk. (913) 262-2718

KENTUCKYMaster Distributors, Louisville (502) 568-8888

LOUISIANAControlDesign, New Orleans (504) 736-0237

MARYLANDMarine Air Supply, Frederick (301) 631-8400PSI/Petricko Sales, Beltsville (301) 937-4960Reptron, Columbia (410) 290-5113US Electronics, Columbia (301) 483-9111

MASSACHUSETTSCoghlin Electric, Westboro (508) 870-5000Beyond Components, Westford (978) 392-9191Gerber Electronics, Norwood (781) 769-6000Hardware Specialty, Marlboro (508) 481-8622Heilind Electronics, Wilmington (978) 657-4870Reptron, Burlington (781) 273-2800

MICHIGANBeyond Components, Novi (248) 380-8804CDS/Nedco, Walled Lake (248) 366-9775Heilind Electronics, Grand Rapids (616) 361-3952Heilind Electronics, Novi (248) 669-6929Reptron, Livonia (734) 525-2700Spemco, St. Clair Shores (810) 771-2700

ALABAMAComponent Distribs., Huntsville (256) 536-8850Heilind Electronics, Madison (256) 464-9300Reptron, Huntsville (256) 722-9500

ARIZONAArizona Components, Phoenix (480) 269-5655Ad-Tech, Tempe (888) 238-3244Carlton-Bates, Tempe (480) 730-1633CDS/Nedco, Tempe (480) 829-7981Force Electronics, Tempe (480) 968-3900Western Electronic Sls, Phoenix (480) 756-2220

ARKANSASCarlton-Bates, Little Rock (501) 562-9100Go Electronics, N. Little Rock (501) 851-3137

CALIFORNIA - NORTHERNAbacus, Sunnyvale (408) 732-2000Component Distr., San Jose (800) 536-9833Electro Components, Hayward (510) 783-5800Force Electronics, Santa Clara (408) 748-1324IEC, Sacramento (916) 363-6030Master Distributors, Oakland (510) 835-1500PSC Electronics, Santa Clara (408) 737-1333Reptron, San Jose (408) 453-9933Spectra Components, Fremont (510) 440-3080Sierra West , Milpitas (408) 945-1050

CALIFORNIA - SOUTHERNCDS/Nedco, Anaheim (714) 821-1516Electric Switches, Tehachapi (800) 421-8855Force Electronics, El Segundo (310) 643-7676IEC, Irvine (714) 753-0127Master Distribs., Los Angeles (310) 452-1229Reptron, Irvine (949) 450-0300Switching Devices, Burbank (323) 849-3211Wes-Garde Comp., Northridge (818) 725-7272

CALIFORNIA - SAN DIEGOCDS/Nedco, San Diego (858) 457-9822PSC Electronics, San Diego (619) 693-1595Force Electronics, San Diego (619) 536-9661

COLORADOBeyond Components, Denver (303) 471-1400CDS/Nedco, Aurora (303) 481-4232Component Distr., Littleton (800) 551-7357Denver Beta Wintronic, Arvada (303) 431-7161Force Electronics, Broomfield (303) 423-1648Hardware Specialty, Denver (303) 371-8553IEC, Denver (303) 292-6121

CONNECTICUTBeyond Comp's., Wallingford (203) 269-9955Heilind Electronics, Wallingford (203) 949-2090Midan, Wallingford (203) 949-2077Relay Specialties, Cheshire (800) 995-8800Reptron, Wallingford (203) 265-3134Wes-Garde Comp., Hartford (860) 527-7705

FLORIDABrothers Electr., Deerfield Bch. (800) 342-6700Component Dist., Palm Bay (800) 558-2351Go Electronics, Sanford (407) 328-8011Electronic Precepts, Largo (813) 391-7131Heilind Electronics, Orlando (800) 559-1604KSM, Fort Lauderdale (800) 432-9387

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U.S. STOCKING DISTRIBUTORS

FLORIDA (Cont'd.)

APEM, PO BOX 8288, HAVERHILL, MA USA 01835-0788 TOLL FREE: (877) 246-7890 FAX: (781) 245-4531 E-mail: [email protected] xii

U.S. STOCKING DISTRIBUTORS CONT'D

MINNESOTACDS/Nedco, Minneapolis (612) 721-1628MinnTech Elect., Hibbing (218) 262-5228Reptron, Plymouth (612) 559-0000Tortec, Minneapolis (612) 886-3662Voyager Electronics, Fridley (612) 571-7766

MISSOURICarlton-Bates, Maryland Hts. (501) 562-9100CDS/Nedco, Maryland Hts. (314) 432-1116Wes-Garde Comp., St. Louis (314) 567-7776

NEW HAMPSHIREWes-Garde Comp., Manchester (603) 880-1971

NEW JERSEYBrothers Electr., E. Brunswick (732) 238-2200Hardware Spec., Blackwood (609) 228-6800Hardware Spec., Woodbridge (732) 726-1700Heilind Electronics, Mtn. Lakes (973) 331-9494Relay Specialties, Oakland (800) 526-5376Reptron, Marlton (856) 810-3400Wes-Garde Comp., Mt. Laurel (609) 778-8190

NEW YORK (Metro)Hardware Specialty, Jericho (516) 433-4321Relay Specialties, Centereach (516) 471-6981Reptron, Hauppauge (631) 952-3196

NEW YORK (Upstate)Beyond Comp's., Rochester (716) 334-1120Hardware Spec., E. Syracuse (315) 434-9093Heilind Electronics, Binghamton (607) 724-2300Heilind Electronics, Rochester (716) 475-0850Masline Electronics, Rochester (716) 546-5373

NORTH CAROLINACentury Electronics, Raleigh (919) 596-2220Control Design, Charlotte (704) 588-4410Heilind Electronics, Raleigh (919) 878-5155Reptron, Raleigh (919) 870-5189Wes-Garde Comp., Raleigh (919) 852-1166

OHIOCDS/Nedco, Dayton (937) 436-2323Heilind Electr., Highland Hts. (440) 473-9600Hughes-Peters, Cincinnati (800) 899-8228Hughes-Peters, Dayton (888) 264-6535Hughes-Peters, Lorain (800) 532-1578Reptron, Solon (216) 349-1415Wes-Garde Comp., Westerville (614) 885-0319

OKLAHOMACarlton-Bates, Oklahoma City (405) 681-4446Wofford Electronics, Tulsa (918) 270-1965

OREGONAim Electronics, Hillsboro (503) 844-2992Force Electronics, Beaverton (503) 292-8855IEC, Beaverton (503) 641-1690Murphy Electronics, Beaverton (503) 936-1283Radar Electric Co., Portland (503) 232-3404Reptron, Beaverton (503) 629-2082Wes-Garde Comp., Wilsonville (503) 682-1333

PENNSYLVANIAAd-tech Electr. , Harrisburg (888) 238-3244Aim Electronics, Levittown (215) 946-3900Beyond Components, Exton (610) 524-9660Heilind Electronics, King of Prussia (610) 962-0929

RHODE ISLANDMajor/Edwards, Pawtucket (401) 725-7400

TENNESSEECarlton-Bates, Jackson (901) 664-2714Carlton-Bates, Memphis (800) 223-6517

TEXASCarlton-Bates, Austin (512) 835-9800Carlton-Bates, Houston (713) 461-5554CDS/Nedco, Arlington (817) 633-3393Component Distr., Plano (800) 848-4234Go Electronics, Houston (713) 460-2234Force Electronics, Austin (512) 339-2304Force Electronics, Carrollton (972) 446-1182Mouser Electronics, Mansfield (800) 346-6783Omni Pro Electr., Carrollton (972) 713-9000Wes-Garde Comp., Irving (972) 465-0700Wofford Electronics, Austin (512) 339-1131Wofford Electronics, Dallas (214) 340-8555Wofford Electronics, Houston (281) 351-2255

UTAHCDS/Nedco,Nephi (435) 623-2908IEC, Salt Lake City (801) 977-9750

VIRGINIAControl Design,Virginia Beach (757) 437-0082

WASHINGTONComponent Distr., Bellingham (888) 734-9600Control Design, Kent (425) 251-6323IEC, Bellevue (425) 455-2727Master Distributors, Kirkland (425) 821-5454Murphy Electronics, Redmond (425) 881-1234Radar Electric, Seattle (206) 282-2511Radar Electric, Richland (509) 943-8336Radar Electric, Spokane (509) 747-3053Reptron, Redmond (425) 702-9166Wes-Garde Comp., Everett (425) 252-9897

WISCONSINCDS/Nedco, Waukesha (282) 544-6150Go Electronics, Greendale (414) 421-2898Heilind Electronics, Racine (414) 681-8000Marsh Electronics, Milwaukee (414) 475-6000NEP Electronics, New Berlin (414) 785-9100Progressive Image, Milwaukee (414) 789-5172

CANADIAN STOCKING DISTRIBUTORSAccessotronik, Montreal (514) 335-6000

Rush Electronics, Kirkland (800) 387-3120Rush Electronics, Mississauga (800) 387-3120Rush Electronics, Vancouver (800) 387-3120

Simcona Electronics, London (800) 567-3815Simcona Electronics, Ottawa (613) 731-4110

Wes-Garde Comp., Mississauga (905) 670-3100


Inspection

Testing

Screw Machining

Product Design Tool Design

Plastic Molding

Automatic Assembly

Metal Stamping

Over-Molding

Plating

APEM isvertically integrated......with in-house capability to producemolded, stamped or screw machine parts,as well as plating, silk screening and othermarking, automatic or hand assembly,soldering, testing, inspection and more.

APEM's ISO 9001 certified manufacturingfacilities assure optimum product quality.

APEM has manufacturing facilities in France, U.S.A.,England, Tunisia and China. Shown at left is our plantin Caussade, France.

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SUBSIDIARIES (Cont'd.):

CHINAAPEM (WUJIN) ELECTRONIC CO.Henglin Town, Wujin CityJiansu Province, 213101 P.R. of China

FRANCEQWERTECRue de Melleville -Angerville -La -CampagneBP 3302 - 27033 Evreux CedexTel (+33) 2 32 28 78 78FAX (+33) 2 32 28 38 09

GERMANYAPEM BAUELEMENTE GmbHPostfach 80 13 2981613 MunichTel (+49) 89 45 99 110FAX (+49) 89 48 10 39

SWEDENAPEM SVENSKA ABIngenjorscentrum19278 SollentunaTel (+46) 8 626 38 00FAX (+46) 8 626 82 49

UNITED KINGDOMAPEM COMPONENTS Ltd.*Drakes DriveLong Crendon, Bucks HP18 9BAEnglandTel (+44) 1844 202400FAX (+44) 1844 202500*Manufacturing location

NORTH AMERICAN HEADQUARTERSAND MANUFACTURING PLANT:APEM COMPONENTS, INC.PO Box 8288, Haverhill MA USA 01835-0788TOLL FREE: (877) 246-7890TEL (781) 246-1007 FAX (781) 245-4531e-mail: [email protected] http://www.apem.com

CORPORATEHEADQUARTERS:

APEMCentre d'Affaires Paris-NordTour "Le Continental" - BP 20093153 Le Blanc-Mesnil CedexFranceTel (+33) 1 48 14 92 65FAX (+33) 1 48 14 92 84e-mail: [email protected]://www.apem.fr

MANUFACTURING PLANTS:

APEM (miniatures)55 avenue Edouard HerriotBP 1 - 82303 Caussade Cedex -FranceTel (+33) 5 63 93 14 98FAX (+33) 5 63 93 19 03

APEM (industrials)Rue Jean Rogero - BP 182270 Montpezat de Quercy - FranceTel (+33) 5 63 02 04 04FAX (+33) 5 63 02 00 06

APEM (switch panels)ZI Tourondes - BP 8982303 Caussade Cedex - FranceTel (+33) 5 63 85 18 90FAX (+33) 5 63 65 18 63

APEMRoute d'Ardus -Chemin de la Scierie82000 Montauban - FranceTel (+33) 5 63 63 75 48FAX (+33) 5 63 63 15 46

SUBSIDIARIES:

BENELUXAPEM BENELUX NVAvenue Excelsiorlaan 271930 Zaventem- BelgiumTel (+32) 2 725 05 00FAX (+32) 2 725 22 00

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