The difference between Hirose coaxial switch MS-156C3 and MC-156HF

When looking at MS-156C3 and MS-156HF Subminiature Coaxial Switches from Hirose, you might find it difficult to classify their differences. Here are some notes that may help.

  1. What does the MS-156C3 suffix “C” and “3” means?
    “C” calls out compact.
    “3” calls out a stronger design to defeat contamination. This is the standard model (than MS-156C) now. (156C is only one contact point, C3 is two contact points)

  2. What does the MS-156HF suffix “HF” means?
    “HF” calls out Halogen Free.

Applicable Part Numbers

MS-156C
MS-156C(20)
MS-156C3
MS-156C3(20)
MS-156HF(01)
MS-156HF(20)
MS-156HF
MS-156HF(02)
MS-156HF(22)

H11669-ND
H11669TR-ND
MS-156HF-ND
MS-156HF(02)-ND
MS-156HF(22)-ND
H11670CT-ND
H11670DKR-ND
H11670TR-ND
H124920CT-ND
H124920DKR-ND
H124920TR-ND
H126278CT-ND
H126278DKR-ND
H126278TR-ND
MS-156C-ND