Summary of High-temperature versions of MEC switches now for the price of standard versions.
MEC is phasing out standard temperature push-button switches (L6) for its Multimec 3 and Unimec series, replacing them exclusively with high-temperature versions (H9, -40...+160°C). This transition offers enhanced thermal resistance at no additional cost compared to previous standard models. The Multimec 5 series was already exclusively high-temperature.
Parts used in the MEC High-Temperature Switch Project:
- Multimec 3 Series
- Unimec Series
- Multimec 5 Series
- H9 Marking Suffix
- MEC Catalogue
ompany MEC, Dutch producer of top-class push-button switches Multimec, Unimec and others comes with good news for developers and producers of electronics.
Well-known reliable push-buttons were in majority of cases available in so called standard version (L6, -40…+115°C) and in a high-temperature version (H9, -40…+160°C).
From now on, all types will be gradually available only in a „high temperature“ version, which can be identified by „H9“marking in suffix. This applies to Multimec 3 and Unimec series (series Multimec 5 is already from the beginning only available in a high-temperature version).
The main „good news“ is, that these high-temperature types will be available for practically identical prices like standard types. That´s why, even in applications where you wouldn´t necessarily need that high thermal resistance, you can use this high-temp version and profit from unchanged price and potentially wider possibilities of usage of your product.
The most suitable type for you application can be easily found in the MEC catalogue (11MB).
For more detail: High-temperature versions of MEC switches now for the price of standard versions.
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What change is MEC making to their push-button switches?
All types of Multimec 3 and Unimec series will be gradually available only in a high-temperature version identified by an H9 marking. -
Can developers still buy standard temperature versions of these switches?
No, all types are becoming available only in the high-temperature version, though Multimec 5 was already exclusive to this version. -
How does the price of the new high-temperature switches compare to the old standard ones?
The high-temperature types will be available for practically identical prices like the standard types. -
What is the operating temperature range for the new H9 marked switches?
The high-temperature version can operate between -40 and +160 degrees Celsius. -
Which switch series was already exclusively high-temperature before this change?
The Multimec 5 series was from the beginning only available in a high-temperature version. -
Where can users find the most suitable type for their application?
The most suitable type can be easily found in the MEC catalogue which is 11MB in size.
