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Series 218 Data Sheet

Electrocomponents Half Pitch, SMD DIP Switch

SMT Half Pitch DIP

Switch–Auto
Placeable
Features
Optimized Mechanical Features
• Gull-wing and "J" bend terminal configurations
• Low profile actuators prevent accidental actuation
• SPST configuration available
Optimized Contact System
• Redundant, wiping contact
• Contactor does not deflect during actuation
• 0.6 mm/.024" actuator travel
Materials
• Gold plated beryllium copper contacts
• Gold flash coated terminals
• High temperature materials (UL94V-0)
• RoHS Compliant
• Optional top tape seal for board spray washing

Electrical and Mechanical Specifications

Sw i t c h Fu n c t i o n Co p l an ar i t y
SPST - 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 positions Coplanarity of 0.1mm/.004" maximum
Sw i t c h Co n t ac t Res i s t an ce Allowable Solder Time
100 milliohms maximum initial Up to 60 seconds at 260°C
100 milliohms maximum at end of life Vi b r at i o n
Per MIL-STD-202G, method 204D, condition B
In s u l at i o n Res i s t an c e
(.06" or 15G’s between 10 HZ to 2 KHz) with
100 megohms minimum between
no contact inconsistencies greater than 1
insulated terminals
microsecond.
Di el ec t r i c St r en g t h Sh o c k
350 VAC for 1 minute between Per MIL-STD-202G, method 213B, condition A
adjacent switches (50G’s) with no contact inconsistencies greater
No n s w i t c h i n g Rat i n g than 1 microsecond.
100 mA or 50 VDC maximum Seal i n g
Sw i t c h Cap ac i t an c e Standard bottom seal
10 pF maximum between adjacent Optional top tape seal for board spray washing
closed switches Mar k i n g
Op er at i n g Tem p er at u r e Special marking available-consult CTS
- 55°C to +85°C Packaging
A c t u at i o n L i f e Standard : Anti-static tube packaging
1,000 cycles switching 25 mA @ 24 VDC Optional : Tape and reel packaging

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 CTS SERIES 218LPJ - "J" Bend Terminal
5.8
ON CTS
.228 DIM "A"

2.7 ±0.3
.106 ±0.012

TRAVEL
0.6 REF. 1 2 11 12 0.9
.024 .035 MOUNTING SURFACE
TYP. 3.20±0.15
TYP. 0.45 .126±.006
1.27 .018
.050 +0.15
6.05 -0.08
+.006
.238 -.003

SURFACE MOUNT PAD LAYOUT

TABLE 1
TYP.
1.27
.050
1.27
NO. OF SWITCH "A" OVERALL
0.51 .050 POSITIONS DIMENSIONS
.021
2 3.71/.146
4 6.25/.246
5.37
.211
6 8.79/.346
8 11.33/.446
10 13.87/.546
0.76 12 16.41/.646
.030

CTS SERIES 218LP - Gull Wing Terminal

5.80
.228 DIM "A"
ON CTS

STAND OFF
2.65 MAX. 0.10±0.10
.104 .004±.004
TRAVEL
0.6 REF. 1 2 11 12
.024 0.5 MOUNTING SURFACE
TYP. .020
0.45 8.44±0.20
TYP. .018 .332±.008
1.27
.050

SURFACE MOUNT PAD LAYOUT

TYP. TABLE 2
1.27
.050
NO. OF SWITCH "A" OVERALL
0.51 1.27
.020 .050 POSITIONS DIMENSIONS
2 3.71/.146
4 6.25/.246
6 8.79/.346
8.89
.350 8 11.33/.446
10 13.87/.546
12 16.41/.646
mm
DIMENSION:
0.76 inch
.030

Ordering Information
218 – 12 LP S T J R F

BLANK: SHIP AT ON POSITION

XX: NO. OF POSITIONS F: SHIP AT OFF POSITION
LP: LOW PROFILE ACTUATOR BLANK : ANTI-STATIC TUBE PACKAGING
R : TAPE AND REEL PACKAGING
S: BOTTOM SEAL
BLANK : GULL WING TERMINAL
J: J BEND TERMINAL
BLANK : NO TOP TAPE SEAL
T : TOP TAPE SEAL

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