Series 206/208 DIP
®
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 206 – Premium Gold Plated Contacts
Series 208 – Economical Tin-Lead Plated Contacts
• Series 208 tin-lead contacts
• All U.L. 94 V-0 plastics used
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Switch Function
Operating Temperature
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
–55°C to +85°C
Actuation Life
Series 206: 10,000 cycles switching
50 mA @ 24 VDC
Series 208: 2,000 cycles switching
50 mA @ 15 VDC
- 4 pole single throw
Switch Contact Resistance
Allowable Solder Time
Switch Series
Initial, max.
50 milliohms
100 milliohms
End of life, max.
100 millohms
500 millohms
Up to 4 seconds with 260°C solder
206
208
Vibration
Per MIL-STD-202F, method 204D, condition B
with no contact inconsistencies greater than
1 microsecond
Insulation Resistance
1,000 megohms minimum across open switch
1,000 megohms minimum between adjacent
closed switches
Shock
Per MIL-STD-202F, method 213B, condition A
with no contact inconsistencies greater than
1 microsecond
Dielectric Strength
500 VAC minimum for 1 minute between adjacent
switches
Sealing
Nonswitching Rating
Bottom epoxy seal optional
Top tape seal optional
100 mA or 50 VDC
Switch Capacitance
Marking
Technical Data Sheet 1448C
5.0 pF maximum between adjacent switches
Special side or top marking available-consult CTS
Technical Data Sheet 4206D
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