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Series 206/208
Through-Hole DIP Switch
▪ Available with SPST, SPDT, DPST, 3PST circuit choices
▪ Available with low profile, standard, or extended actuator heights.
Consult the ordering information for options.
▪ RoHS compliant
▪ Optional top tape seal for board spray washing
Description
The terminals are molded into the thermoset base and provide an electrostatic discharge shield rating to 22KV
when the OFF side terminals are connected to ground. The optimized contact design incorporating a dimple-to-
flat surface wiping interface provides long-term contact corrosion resistance making this the ideal choice for any
HVAC, server, or security system.
Ordering Information
Code
No. of poles
Blank
For SPST
1
Single pole
2
Double pole
3
3 poles
Notes: 1.Contact CTS for other common features not listed.
2. Not available in a Double Pole Double Throw (DPDT) construction
Code
BLANK
N
Code
Bottom epoxy seal
Blank
No epoxy seal
S
Epoxy seal
(Required for 206-1S)
Code
Spec.
Blank
For SPST
1
Single throw
2
Double throw
Code
No. of switch
positions
1
1 position
2
2 positions
3
3 positions
4
4 positions
5
5 positions
6
6 positions
7
7 positions
8
8 positions
9
9 positions
10
10 positions
12
12 positions
Code
Spec.
Blank
Standard (0.89mm/.035”)
E
Extended (3.43mm/.135”)
(SPST only)
LP
Low profile (Flush)
(SPST & SPDT only)
Code
Top tape seal
Blank
No top tape seal
T
Top tape seal
(Not available for
extended actuator
or 1-position SPST
DIP switch)
206-/208 - 1 2 1 E S T N
Series
Number of
Poles
Number of
Throws
B Number of
S Switch Positions
Actuator
Height
Bottom
Epoxy Seal
Top Tape
Seal
Actuation
Preset
S Shipping Position
20212124
1
2 1 E
S RRRTTT T T T
T
TTT T
T
TSS
E
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Through-Hole DIP Switch
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Electrical Specifications
Parameter
Conditions & Remarks
Min
Max
Unit
Contact Resistance (206)
Initial
At end of life
50
100
milliohms
Contact Resistance (208)
Initial
At end of life
100
500
milliohms
Insulation Resistance
Between insulated terminals
1000
Megohms
Dielectric Strength
500 VAC between
adjacent switches
1
minute
Switch Capacitance
Between adjacent
closed switches
5.0
pF
Nonswitching Rating
100
or
50
mA
or
VDC
Circuit
SPST
SPDT
DPST
3PST
1
1
1
1
12
6
6
4
Position
Position
Position
Position
Mechanical and Environmental
Actuation Life (206)
10,000 cycles switching 50mA @ 24VDC
Actuation Life (208)
2,000 cycles switching 50mA @ 24VDC
Soldering
Maximum wave temperature, 260°C for 5 seconds
Shock
Per MIL-STD-202F, method 213B, condition A(50G’s)
with no contact inconsistencies greater than 1 microsecond
Vibration
Per MIL-STD-202F, method 204D, condition B (.06” or 15G’s between 10 HZ to 2K HZ) with
no contact inconsistencies greater than 1 microsecond
Seal
Bottom epoxy seal optional
Optional top tape seal for board spray washing
Marking
Special side or top marking available-consult CTS
Packaging:
Standard anti-static tube packaging
Operating Temperature
Range
-55°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature
Range
-55°C to +85°C
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Through-Hole DIP Switch
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Mechanical Specifications
Figure 1 - SPST
Figure 2 – SPDT
Figure 3 – DPST
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Through-Hole DIP Switch
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Figure 4 - 3PST
Figure 5 – Low Profile Actuators (SPST & SPDT only)
Figure 6 – Extended Actuators (SPST only)
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Through-Hole DIP Switch
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