Product Description for CK 8168LHCQE3 Pushbutton Switch
Introducing the CK 8168LHCQE3 Pushbutton Switch, manufactured by LITTELFUSE / C&K COMPONENTS, designed for reliable electronic switching applications. This high-quality pushbutton switch is RoHS compliant and features a durable construction suitable for various instrumentation, computer peripherals, telecommunications, and networking equipment.
Key Features & Benefits
Alternate action and momentary pushbutton switch functionality
Long travel with available LED illumination options
Long life contact design with electrical life of 50,000 make-and-break cycles at full load
Contact rating: 6 A @ 120 V AC or 28 V DC; 3 A @ 250 V AC
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This high-quality pushbutton switch is RoHS compliant and features a durable construction suitable for various instrumentation, computer peripherals, telecommunications, and networking equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternate action and momentary pushbutton switch functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong travel with available LED illumination options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong life contact design with electrical life of 50,000 make-and-break cycles at full load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact rating: 6 A @ 120 V AC or 28 V DC; 3 A @ 250 V AC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact resistance below 20 mΩ (initial, 2-4 V DC, 100 mA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsulation resistance: minimum 10\u003csup\u003e9\u003c\/sup\u003e Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDielectric strength: minimum 1,000 Vrms @ sea level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature range: –30ºC to 65ºC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpoxy terminal seal compatible with bottom wash cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable with snap-in or PC thru-hole terminations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage: Tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContact Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver (Q), Gold (B), Gold over Silver (R), Matte-tin (P), Silver Matte-tin (S), Gold over Silver (G)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwitch Function\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSPDT On-Mom. (8168), SPDT On-On (8161), DPDT On-On (8261)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElectrical Life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50,000 cycles at full load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContact Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 A @ 120 V AC, 28 V DC; 3 A @ 250 V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–30ºC to 65ºC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInsulation Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 10\u003csup\u003e9\u003c\/sup\u003e Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDielectric Strength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 1,000 Vrms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolderability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer MIL-STD-202F method 208D or EIA RS-186E method 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActuator options include snap-in with or without LED, and various plunger heights and diameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminations include PC thru-hole, solder lug, quick connect, wire wrap, and right-angle options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCap colors available: Black, White, Red, Orange, Yellow, Gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoHS compliant models available with contact materials P, R, S, Q, B, G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor detailed dimensions and customization options, refer to the datasheet: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/productfiles\/mf-ck\/8060.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Number \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: 8168LHCQE3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: LITTELFUSE \/ C\u0026amp;K COMPONENTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Vietnam (VN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit of Measure: Each (EA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eECCN: EAR99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage Type: Tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The datasheet was not processed; please search the internet for the part number for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","published_at":"2025-08-16T06:04:22+05:30","created_at":"2025-08-16T06:04:22+05:30","vendor":"Waldom Electonics","type":"Switches","tags":["IMPORT_CSV","IMPORT_PT2","LITTE-CKCO","Pushbutton","Switch","WLDM"],"price":80660,"price_min":80660,"price_max":80660,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":50626472182077,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"8168LHCQE3","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"8168LHCQE3","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":80660,"weight":250,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"8168LHCQE3","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/thinkrobotics.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/8168LHCQE3_11112987_f55ad162.jpg?v=1755304465"],"featured_image":"\/\/thinkrobotics.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/8168LHCQE3_11112987_f55ad162.jpg?v=1755304465","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":45863248593213,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":200,"width":200,"src":"\/\/thinkrobotics.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/8168LHCQE3_11112987_f55ad162.jpg?v=1755304465"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":200,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/thinkrobotics.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/8168LHCQE3_11112987_f55ad162.jpg?v=1755304465","width":200}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description for CK 8168LHCQE3 Pushbutton Switch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the CK 8168LHCQE3 Pushbutton Switch, manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eLITTELFUSE \/ C\u0026amp;K COMPONENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for reliable electronic switching applications. This high-quality pushbutton switch is RoHS compliant and features a durable construction suitable for various instrumentation, computer peripherals, telecommunications, and networking equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternate action and momentary pushbutton switch functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong travel with available LED illumination options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong life contact design with electrical life of 50,000 make-and-break cycles at full load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact rating: 6 A @ 120 V AC or 28 V DC; 3 A @ 250 V AC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact resistance below 20 mΩ (initial, 2-4 V DC, 100 mA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsulation resistance: minimum 10\u003csup\u003e9\u003c\/sup\u003e Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDielectric strength: minimum 1,000 Vrms @ sea level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature range: –30ºC to 65ºC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpoxy terminal seal compatible with bottom wash cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable with snap-in or PC thru-hole terminations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage: Tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContact Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver (Q), Gold (B), Gold over Silver (R), Matte-tin (P), Silver Matte-tin (S), Gold over Silver (G)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwitch Function\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSPDT On-Mom. (8168), SPDT On-On (8161), DPDT On-On (8261)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElectrical Life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50,000 cycles at full load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContact Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 A @ 120 V AC, 28 V DC; 3 A @ 250 V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–30ºC to 65ºC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInsulation Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 10\u003csup\u003e9\u003c\/sup\u003e Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDielectric Strength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 1,000 Vrms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolderability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer MIL-STD-202F method 208D or EIA RS-186E method 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActuator options include snap-in with or without LED, and various plunger heights and diameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminations include PC thru-hole, solder lug, quick connect, wire wrap, and right-angle options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCap colors available: Black, White, Red, Orange, Yellow, Gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoHS compliant models available with contact materials P, R, S, Q, B, G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor detailed dimensions and customization options, refer to the datasheet: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/productfiles\/mf-ck\/8060.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Number \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: 8168LHCQE3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: LITTELFUSE \/ C\u0026amp;K COMPONENTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Vietnam (VN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit of Measure: Each (EA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eECCN: EAR99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage Type: Tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The datasheet was not processed; please search the internet for the part number for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e"}
