Multifunctional
through hole
DIP switches
Features
Optimized Mechanical Features
Series 206 SPST, SPDT, DPST, DPDT,
3PST or 4PST circuitry choices
Series 206 and Series 208 SPST available in
2 through 10 and 12 positions
Standard 2.54mm (.100") x 7.62mm (.300") DIP
centers
Available with flush actuators for low profile
SPST applications
Sealed version optional; assures
contaminant-free switch operation after
flow soldering and cleaning
Optimized Contact System
Contact wiping on make and break
Integral terminal and contact locked into
thermoset base
Electrostatic discharge shield rated to 22 KV
Materials
Series 206 gold-plated contacts for long-term
contact corrosion resistance
Series 208 tin-lead contacts
All U.L. 94 V-0 plastics used
Series 206/208 DIP
Technical Data Sheet 1448C
C T S C O R P O R A T I O N /
M A N U F A C T U R E R O F R E L I A B L E E L E C T R O N I C C O M P O N E N T S
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Switch Function
Series 206 and 208 single pole single throw
Series 206 - single pole double throw
- double pole single throw
- double pole double throw
- 3 pole single throw
- 4 pole single throw
Switch Contact Resistance
Insulation Resistance
1,000 megohms minimum across open switch
1,000 megohms minimum between adjacent
closed switches
Dielectric Strength
500 VAC minimum for 1 minute between adjacent
switches
Nonswitching Rating
100 mA or 50 VDC
Switch Capacitance
5.0 pF maximum between adjacent switches
Operating Temperature
55C to +85C
Actuation Life
Series 206: 10,000 cycles switching
50 mA @ 24 VDC
Series 208: 2,000 cycles switching
50 mA @ 15 VDC
Allowable Solder Time
Up to 4 seconds with 260C solder
Vibration
Per MIL-STD-202F, method 204D, condition B
with no contact inconsistencies greater than
1 microsecond
Shock
Per MIL-STD-202F, method 213B, condition A
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
Technical Data Sheet 4206D
Switch Series
Initial, max.
End of life, max.
206
50 milliohms
100 millohms
208
100 milliohms
500 millohms
Series 206 Premium Gold Plated Contacts
Series 208 Economical Tin-Lead Plated Contacts
7.26 / .286
2
SPST
206/208-2
206/208-2ST
206/208-2LPST
9.80 / .386
3
SPST
206/208-3
206/208-3ST
206/208-3LPST
12.34 / .486
4
SPST
206/208-4
206/208-4ST
206/208-4LPST
14.88 / .586
5
SPST
206/208-5
206/208-5ST
206/208-5LPST
17.42 / .686
6
SPST
206/208-6
206/208-6ST
206/208-6LPST
19.96 / .786
7
SPST
206/208-7
206/208-7ST
206/208-7LPST
22.50 / .886
8
SPST
206/208-8
206/208-8ST
206/208-8LPST
25.04 / .986
9
SPST
206/208-9
206/208-9ST
206/208-9LPST
27.58 / 1.086
10
SPST
206/208-10
206/208-10ST
206/208-10LPST
32.66 / 1.286
12
SPST
206/208-12
206/208-12ST
206/208-12LPST
7.26 / .286
1
SPDT
206-121
206-121ST
12.34 / .486
2
SPDT
206-122
206-122ST
17.42 / .686
3
SPDT
206-123
206-123ST
22.50 / .886
4
SPDT
206-124
206-124ST
27.58 / 1.086
5
SPDT
206-125
206-125ST
32.66 / 1.286
6
SPDT
206-126
206-126ST
7.26 / .286
1
DPST
206-211
206-211ST
12.34 / .486
2
DPST
206-212
206-212ST
17.42 / .686
3
DPST
206-213
206-213ST
22.50 / .886
4
DPST
206-214
206-214ST
27.58 / 1.086
5
DPST
206-215
206-215ST
32.66 / 1.286
6
DPST
206-216
206-216ST
12.34 / .486
1
DPDT
206-221
206-221ST
22.50 / .886
2
DPDT
206-222
206-222ST
32.66 / 1.286
3
DPDT
206-223
206-223ST
9.80 / .386
1
3PST
206-311
206-311ST
17.42 / .686
2
3PST
206-312
206-312ST
25.04 / .986
3
3PST
206-313
206-313ST
32.66 / 1.286
4
3PST
206-314
206-314ST
12.34 / .486
1
4PST
206-411
206-411ST
22.50 / .886
2
4PST
206-412
206-412ST
32.66 / 1.286
3
4PST
206-413
206-413ST
Order From:
CTS CORPORATION, ELECTROCOMPONENTS / 1601 Mishawaka Street / Elkhart, Indiana 46514
North America Toll Free (888) 287-4690 / (219) 296-6700 / FAX: (219) 293-1240
http://www.ctscorp.com
CTS COMPONENTS TAIWAN, LTD. / 7, Central 6th Road (Chung Liu Road) / P.O. Box 26-20
Kaohsiung Export Processing Zone / Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Rep. of China
(07) 8216145 / FAX: (07) 8417642.8110040
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Ordering Information
Part Numbering Information
Low Profile
"A" Overall
Number of
Both Bottom
Both Bottom
Dimensions
Switch Sections
Actuation
Part Number
and Top Sealed
and Top Sealed
XXX -- X X XX
(RA)
X S T
OPTIONS
Series 206
Series 208
Number of
Poles
Number of
Throws
Number of
Positions
Actuator Length
LP -- Low Profile
Option on SPST 206/208 product
E -- Extended Length
Option on SPST 206 product
Bottom Epoxy Seal
Available on all
206/208 product
Top Tape Seal
Available with all
standard or low
profile actuators
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