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Right Angle Panel

DIP Switches

Features

Optimized Mechanical Features

• Designed for panel applications

Saves cost of right angle socket

• Multiple circuit configurations available

• Standard 2.54mm (.100") x 2.54mm (.100") centers, uses

minimum PCB real estate

• Sealed version optional: assures contaminant-free switch

operation after wave soldering and cleaning

Optimized Contact System

• Contact wiping action on make and break

• Integral terminal and contact locked into high temperature

• Electrostatic discharge shield rated to 22 KV

Materials

• Series 206RA, gold plated contacts for long-term contact

corrosion resistance

• All UL 94 V-0 plastics used

Series 206 RA/ 208 RA DIP

Electrical and Mechanical Specifications

Switch Function

Switch Contact Resistance

Insulation Resistance

1,000 megohms minimum between insulated

terminals

Dielectric Strength

500 VAC for 1 minute between adjacent

switches

Nonswitching Rating

100 mA or 50 VDC maximum

Switch Capacitance

5.0 pF maximum between adjacent closed switches

Operating Temperature

–55°C to +85°C

Actuation Life

Series 206RA: 10,000 cycles switching 50 mA @ 24 VDC

Series 208RA: 2,000 cycles switching 50 mA @ 24 VDC

Allowable Solder Time

Wave soldering up to 5 seconds at 260°C

Vibration

Per MIL-STD-202F, method 204D, condition B

(.06" or 15 G's between 10 HZ to 2K HZ)

with no contact inconsistencies greater than

1 microsecond

Shock

Per MIL-STD-202F, method 213B, condition A

(50 G’s) with no contact inconsistencies

greater than 1 microsecond

Sealing

Bottom epoxy seal optional

Top tape seal optional

Marking

Special side or top marking available-consult CTS

SPST - 2 through 10 and 12 positions

SPDT&DPST- 1 through 6 positions

DPDT&4PST - 1 through 3 positions

3PST - 1 through 4 positions

Switch Series

Initial, max.

End of life , max.

206RA

50 milliohms

100 milliohms

208RA

100 milliohms

500 milliohms

Series 206RA – Premium Gold Plated Contacts

Series 208RA – Economical Tin Plated Contacts

• Available with low profile, standand, or extended

actuators for SPST circuitry

• RoHS compliant

• Series 208RA, tin plated contacts

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05/02/08

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Packaging

Standard : Anti-Static tube packaging

plastic base

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