Switch Function
Single pole single throw
Switch Contact Resistance
100 milliohms maximum initial
100 milliohms maximum after 1,000 cycles switch
Insulation Resistance
100 megohms minimum across open switch
100 megohms minimum between adjacent closed
switches
Dielectric Strength
300 VDC maximum for 1 minute
Nonswitching Rating
100 mA or 50 VDC
Switch Capacitance
10 pF maximum between adjacent closed switches
Operating Temperature
40C to +85C
Actuation Life
1,000 cycles switching 25 mA @ 24 VDC
Coplanarity
Coplanarity of 0.1 mm / .004" maximum
Allowable Solder Time
IR and vapor phaseup to 30 seconds with 260C
Waveup to 6 seconds at 260C
Vibration
Per MIL-STD-202F, method 204D, condition B
(.06" or 15 G's between 10 HZ to 2 KHz) 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 seal standard
Top tape seal optional
Marking
Special marking available-consult CTS
SMT half pitch DIP
switch Auto
placeable
Features
Optimized Mechanical Features
Removable tape seal to withstand IR vapor phase
or wave soldering temperatures, board washing
Gull-wing and "J" bend terminal configurations
Low profile actuators prevent accidental actuation
SPST configuration, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 positions
Coplanarity: 0.1 mm/.004" maximum
Optimized Contact System
Redundant, wiping contact
Contactor does not deflect during actuation
0.6 mm/0.024" actuator travel
Materials
Gold plated contacts, gold flash plated terminals
Copper alloy contactor
High temperature materials (UL 94V-0)
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Technical Data Sheet 4218C
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
Series 218 SMT DIP
CTS SERIES 218
(P MEANS SECTION NO.)
"A"OVERAL
NO. OF S. W.
DIMENSION SECTIONS
3.71 / .146
2
6.25 / .246
4
8.79 / .346
6
11.33 / .446
8
13.87 / .546
10
Part Number Code For Ordering
Order Information
218
LP
S
T
J
XX: Number of Positions
LP: Low Profile Actuator
T: Top Tape Seal
S: Bottom Epoxy Seal
218 Gull Wing Leads
218 "J" Leads
Gull Wing
Surface Mount
Pad Layouts
"J" Lead
Surface Mount
Pad Layouts
CTS 218XX
Order From:
CTS CORPORATION, RESISTOR/ELECTROCOMPONENTS / 406 Parr Road / Berne, Indiana 46711
TEL: (260) 589-3111 / FAX: (260) 589-3243 http://www.ctscorp.com
CTS COMPONENTS TAIWAN, LTD. / 7, Central 6th Road / Kaohsiung Export Processing Zone
/ Kaohsiung, Taiwan 806, Rep. of China
TEL: (07) 821-6145 / FAX: (07) 811-0040
July, 03
0.76
.030
6.60
.260
1.27
.050
0.51
.020
1.27
.050
2
4
6
8
10
5.8
.228
0.90
.035
3.20
0.15
.126
.006
0.18
0.1
.007
.004
2.65 MAX
.104
MAX
6.05
.238
+ .006
+ 0.15
- .003
- 0.08
TRAVEL
0.6
.024
TYP.
0.45
0.1
.018
0.004
ON
CTS
1.27
0.1
.050
.004
TRAVEL
0.6
.024
TYP .
1.27
0.1
.050
.004
TYP.
0.45
0.1
.018
.004
ON CTS
DIM "A"
MOUNTING SURFACE
DIM "A"
MOUNTING SURFACE
5.8
.228
2.65
.104
MAX.
.508
.020
8.44
.332
0.18
0.1
.007
.004
0.76
.030
8.89
.350
0.51
.020
1.27
.050
1.27
.050
DIME NS ION:
MM
INCH
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
J: J Bend Terminal
(optional)
For J bend terminal or switch shipped in off position, add the letter "J"
or "F" to part number (ie, 218-2LPSTJF).
12
16.41 / .646
12
XX
F
F: Off Position
(optional)
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