Series 253 Data Sheet (R) Electrocomponents Half-height Mini-joystick Two Axis, Half-height Mini-joystick With Optional Momentary Switch Features * Compact Size: 20x18x6mm (.79"x.71"x.24") * Long Life 1 Million Cycles * Optional momentary switch is operational at all rotations * Sturdy metal case with convenient mounting tabs * RoHS compliant Pat. No: US 6,654,005 , Taiwan: 176676, China ZL02123347 Electrical and Mechanical Specifications Potentiometer 1 & 2 Available Switch Resistance Range 10 K ohms through 200 K ohms Type Momentary Resistance Tolerance Standard: 30% Special: 10%, 20% available Contact Resistance 100 milliohms maximum initially 200 milliohms max after 250,000 cycles switching 5 mA @ 5 VDC Dielectric Strength 250 VAC 60 Hz for 1 minute Dielectric Strength 250 VAC 60 Hz for 1 minute Insulation Resistance 100 Megohms @ 250 VDC Insulation Resistance 100 Megohms minimum @ 100 VDC for 1 minute Operation Torque 180 50 gf.cm Power Rating 0.0125 watt @ 50C, derated to load @ 85C Maximum Operating Voltage 50 VAC or 5 VDC maximum Angle of Rotation 54 maximum Life 1,000,000 cycles 1-2 CTS Electrocomponents Operational Force 1,200 260 gf Power Rating 5 VDC, 5 mA maximum Travel 0.5 0.4mm Switch Life 250,000 cycles (c) 2008 CTS Corporation. All rights reserved. Information subject to change. 7/02/08 www.ctscorp.com Electrical and Mechanical Specifications Potentiometer 1 & 2 Operating Temperature -10C to + 70C Soldering Conditions 260 5C for 5 seconds Mounting Information PC Terminals Caution Please use extra mechanism to restrict rotational angle at less than 54 degree or there will be bumpy or rugged rotational feeling CTS Series 253 1.900.03 17.9 A 17.6 CENT. 16.0 CENT. 1.00.1 (2) A 4.10.3 3.000.05 4.0 6.00.3 5.00 CENT 0.05 13.30 CENT. 0.05 2.00.3 3 O8.5 "L" 2 1.900.05 1 1.9 SECTION A-A SCALE : 5X 54 MAX. 5.00 CENT. 0.05 +0.1 O1.2 -0.0 (2) HOLES 8.8 12.2 CENT 1 b 10.7 0.05 15.50 CENT. 2 3 a MAX. C0.15(4) 12.4 CENT. (6) O1.0 +0.1 -0.0 11.55 5.00 CENT. 1.200.03 O1.3 +0.1 -0.0 (4) MOUNTING HOLE DETAIL L VIEWED FROM MOUNTING SIDE 3.60.3 1 2 a b 3 0.300.05 0.300.05 SWITCH CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 1.1 (4) 0.80.1 (6) DIMENSION: mm Ordering Information 253 DRIVE ARM LENGTH DIM "L" LENGTH FROM MOUNTING SURFACE A - 17.8mm B - 19.3mm C - 14.7mm 2-2 CTS Electrocomponents B 103 RESISTANCE CODE EXAMPLES CODE 103 203 503 104 124 154 RESISTANCE 10K 20K 50K 100K 120K 150K C RESISTANCE TOLERANCE A - 10% B - 20% C - 30% ELECTRICAL ANGLE 45 - 45 50 - 50 60 - 60 60 N A TAP CONFIGURATION N - NO TAP SWITCH CONFIGURATION A - W/O SWITCH B - MOMENTARY SWITCH (c) 2008 CTS Corporation. All rights reserved. Information subject to change. 7/02/08 www.ctscorp.com