Data Sheet
Series 206RA/ 208RA
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Electrocomponents
Right Angle Panel DIP Switch
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
• Available with low profile, standand, or extended
actuators for SPST circuitry
Optimized Contact System
• Contact wiping action on make and break
• Integral terminal and contact locked into high temperature
plastic base
• Electrostatic discharge shield rated to 22 KV
Materials
• Series 206RA, gold plated contacts for long-term contact
corrosion resistance
• Series 208RA,tin plated contacts
• UL 94V-0 plastics
Series 206RA – Premium Gold Plated Contacts
Series 208RA – Economical Tin Plated Contacts
• RoHS compliant
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Switch Function
Actuation Life
Series 206RA: 10,000 cycles switching 50 mA @ 24 VDC
Series 208RA: 2,000 cycles switching 50 mA @ 24 VDC
SPST - 2 through 10 and 12 positions
SPDT&DPST- 1 through 6 positions
3PST - 1 through 4 positions
Allowable Solder Time
Wave soldering up to 5 seconds at 260°C
Switch Contact Resistance
Vibration
Switch Series
206RA
Initial, max.
50 milliohms
100 milliohms
End of life , max.
100 milliohms
500 milliohms
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
208RA
Insulation Resistance
Shock
1,000 megohms minimum between insulated
terminals
Per MIL-STD-202F, method 213B, condition A
(50 G’s) with no contact inconsistencies
greater than 1 microsecond
Dielectric Strength
500 VAC for 1 minute between adjacent
switches
Sealing
Bottom epoxy seal optional
Top tape seal optional
Nonswitching Rating
100 mA or 50 VDC maximum
Marking
Switch Capacitance
Special side or top marking available-consult CTS
5.0 pF maximum between adjacent closed switches
Packaging
Operating Temperature
Standard : Anti-Static tube packaging
–55°C to +85°C
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