NKK Switches

- Offering over 80 switch families and more than 4 million part numbers, NKK Switches provides comprehensive manufacturing, sales and warehousing from its U.S. headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Company equips manufacturers worldwide with illuminated, toggle, rocker, pushbutton, slide, rotary, DIP rotary, keypad and keylock switches. Additionally, NKK offers one of the industry’s most extensive selections of illuminated, process sealed, miniature, specialty and surface mount switches. 

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Digi-Key’s library of more than 1700 exclusive PTM Online… On Demand® product training modules is a collection of training tools created with you – the busy design engineer – in mind. They are provided with the cooperation of participating supplier partners. From this one source, you can learn about the latest products and technologies, download datasheets, check inventory, contact our technical staff, and place an order for same-day shipment.

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  • How Illuminated Switches Work
3.3MB1.2MB10 minParts List
  • Smart Switch Overview
3.4MB1.7MB10 minParts List
  • Switch Basics
1.5MB429KB10 minParts List
  • Tilt Switches
1.9MB495KB5 minParts List

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YB2 Brushed Chrome PushbuttonsYB2 Brushed Chrome Pushbuttons - NKK Switches introduces high-quality brushed chrome cap and bezel options for the IP65-rated YB2 series pushbutton 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. The switches meet IP65 IEC60529 standards (similar to NEMA 4 and 13), to provide dust-tight and splash-proof panel seal protection. Crisp actuation and clear circuit status provides a snap-action contact mechanism, and an arc barrier protects against crossover.  More...

SK Series Antistatic Snap-in Keylock SwitchSK Series Antistatic Snap-in Keylock Switch - NKK Switches offers the SK series of miniature, antistatic, snap-in keylock switches. This series offers secure mounting and is ideal for designs requiring space-saving, minimum-security switching. The SK series housing and bushing are made of high-insulating, glass fiber reinforced polyester capable of withstanding 15 kilovolts of electrostatic discharge, thus providing superior antistatic protection.  More...

Product Guides

NKK Illuminated Switches NKK Illuminated Switches
NKK Switches is the one-stop source for ultra-miniature, subminiature, miniature, standard, high capacity, and numerous illuminated products. Additionally, NKK offers a very broad product offering that covers all switch application design requirements.

Tools and Software

NKK 3D CAD Library NKK 3D CAD Library
NKK's 3D CAD models enable engineers to easily integrate complex models into their designs at no charge. Now with a single click, engineers can download part number-specific models directly from corresponding Digi-Key product webpages.

Product Information

Industrial Switch Solutions
Pro Audio Switches
SmartSwitch™
Splashproof Switches
Switch Selection Guide

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New Angle on Tilt Switches
LCD Programmable Switches
Contact Material Choices
Smaller Isn't Always Better

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Seven Questions To Specify a Switch
Ten SmartSwitch™ Questions
More about NKK Switches

NKK Switches offers one of the industry’s most extensive selections of illuminated, process sealed, miniature, specialty, surface mount and programmable switches. NKK manufactures more than 3.5 million toggle, rocker, pushbutton, slide, rotary, DIP rotary, keypad and keylock switches, each of which can be used as the foundation of a customized design. All switches are designed and manufactured to provide the quality and dependability that has made NKK the benchmark for reliability for over half a century.

NKK continues to lead the industry in responding to the needs of the marketplace with innovation, high reliability, customization and a commitment to excellence. The company provides a full suite of customization solutions that include: design, programming, printing and support. Downloadable 3D CAD models of the company’s switches are available, allowing design engineers to quickly integrate complex models into their designs at no charge. NKK maintains a complete network of qualified representatives and distributors throughout the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Europe and Asia.

Engineers who design the human-machine interface for their products rely on the broad product line, specialized design expertise and customer support of NKK Switches.

For more information, contact NKK Switches, 7850 E. Gelding Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Phone: (480) 991-0942. Fax: (480) 998-1435. Visit the NKK Web site at www.nkkswitches.com.
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NKK's OLED Rocker Honored as Finalist for Design News' Golden Mousetrap Awards
NKK's OLED Product of the Year Award
NKK's OLED Rocker Honored as Finalist for EDN's Innovation of the Year Award
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NKK News

Brochures and Catalogs

NKK Switches Switch Guide NKK Switches Switch Guide
In accord with NKK’s continual endeavor to maintain high levels of environmental responsibility, the new catalogue is available in its entirety online. Adding to the already extensive array of switching options featured in the catalogue, NKK has added its full line of SmartSwitch, SmartTouch and YB2 devices to the resource. Hard copies are also available and are printed on economical and environmentally friendly light weight paper made of FSC certified recycled content.


OLED & LCD Programmable Switches & Displays
Switches for Tough Environments
NKK Switch Solutions

NKK SmartSwitch
NKK Switches SmartSwitch products are user-friendly interfaces which combine a pushbutton or rocker switch with a programmable OLED or LCD display in one device. There are three product categories within the SmartSwitch family: Pushbutton switch with built-in display, Rocker switch with built-in display, and Stand-alone display.
NKK Pushbutton Switches
NKK Switches is the one-stop source for pushbutton products. Additionally, NKK offers a very broad product offering that covers all switch application design requirements.
NKK M Series Miniature Rocker & Toggle Switches
NKK Switches is the one-stop source for ultra-miniature, subminiature, miniature, standard, high capacity, and numerous illuminated products. Additionally, NKK offers a very broad product offering that covers all switch application design requirements.
NKK IP Rated Switches
NKK Switches has a full range of IP Rated switches with electrical ratings from 3A to 50A with rates from IP60 to IP67 as well as wide temperature ranges for your toughest environments. Approvals such as UL, CSA and others are available on several models.
NKK Rocker Switches
NKK Switches has a full line of illuminated and non-illuminated Rocker Switches with different logic level and power capabilities to suit varying applications. NKK features Rocker switches from low cost molded non-illuminated rockers to the world's smallest fully illuminated patent pending paddles. IP rated models available.
NKK Toggle Switches
NKK Switches has a full range of illuminated and non-illuminated toggle switches that feature a variety of sizes, circuitry and ratings for almost any application. NKK's toggle switches have an award-winning STC contact mechanism that delivers a smoother, positive detent actuation, increased contact stability and unparalleled logic-level reliability.
NKK Illuminated Switches
NKK Switches is the one-stop source for ultra-miniature, subminiature, miniature, standard, high capacity, and numerous illuminated products. Additionally, NKK offers a very broad product offering that covers all switch application design requirements.
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