45. Switch Ratings and Applications

Question.10

Hardware Developer is selecting a user input button to wake an MCU from sleep on a battery-powered handheld device. The button is mounted on a sealed faceplate and must endure outdoor splashing. The design requires:

Tactile pushbutton, SPST-NO momentary, SMD, sealed IP67 minimum, actuator force ≤ 200 gf, life ≥ 100,000 cycles

He chooses the DigiKey part number: SW1020CT-ND (Omron B3U-1000P)

Is this the correct component for the given requirement?

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Yes, it matches all requirements
No, the actuation force is too high
No, the sealing / IP rating is insufficient
No, the contact configuration is incorrect