Series 254
Data Sheet
Electrocomponents
Two Axis, Ultra-miniature
Joystick With Optional
Momentary Switch
Features
• Smallest mini-joystick available
(11x11x5 mm)
• Long Life 1 Million Cycles
• Provides excellent electrical accuracy
through patented mechanism
• Optional momentary switch is
operational at all positions
• RoHS compliant
Pat. Nos.: US 7,199,314 , Taiwan 279822, Pat. Pending in China
®
Ultra-miniature Joystick
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Potentiometer 1 & 2
Resistance Tolerance
± 30% , ± 20%, ± 10%
Dielectric Strength
250 VAC 50 / 60 Hz for 1 minute
Insulation Resistance
100 megohms @ 250 VDC for 1 minute
Operational Torque
120 ± 50 gf.cm
Power Rating
0.0125 watt @ 50°C
Maximum Operating Voltage
50 VAC or 5 VDC maximum
Rotational Angle
55°
Life
1,000,000 cycles
Resistance Range
10 K ohms through 100 K ohms
Optional Switch
Switch Type
Momentary
Contact Resistance
100 milliohms maximum initally
200 milliohms maximum after 200,000 cycles
switching 5 mA @ 5 VDC
Insulation Resistance
100 megohms minimum @ 100 VDC for 1 minute
Operational Force
650 ± 150 gf
Power Rating
5 VDC, 5 mA maximum
Travel
0.6 ± 0.2mm
Switch Life
200,000 cycles
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Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Potentiometer 1 & 2
Operating Temperature
-10°C to +80°C
Mounting Information
Through hole or Surface Mount terminal
Soldering Heat Resistance
260°C for 5 seconds
CTS Series 254
Surface Mount Style
.7 5
R0
0.60
DIMENSION: mm
P.
TY
3.00 CENT.
+0.00
Ø1.45 -0.04
55° max
ROTATION CENTER
1.45
REF.
+0.05
0.75 -0.00
5.15 REF.
5.40 CENT
6.50
4.65
Ø
VR1
8.00 CENT.
C 0.25
1.5 when L=9.3
2.5 when L=12
1.20 (2)
1.3
0
(2)
a
1.15
“ L”
2
3
4.70 CENT.
0.30 (4)
b
2.20
5.00
0.60
5.40 CENT.(2)
8.00 CENT.
1'
1.30(8)
1.50 (8)
2'
3'
VR2
5.40 CENT.
2.20
Ø 1.20 (2)
4.70 CENT.
2'
RECOMMENDED SURFACE MOUNT PAD LAYOUTS
VR1
2
3
VR2
1'
CIRCUIT
3'
a
Through Hole Style
.75
R0
P.
TY
3.00 CENT.
+0.00
Ø1.45 -0.04
8.00 CENT.
0.30(4)
“ L”
1.15
55° max
1
5.15 REF.
ROTATION CENTER
1.45 REF.
+0.05
0.75 - 0.00
1.5 when L=9.3
2.5 when L=12
5.40 CENT.
4.70 CENT.
6.60
4.60
a
b
4.60
6.60
1'
2'
3'
VR2
5.40 CENT.
0.60
C 0.25
VR1
Ø
1
2
3
1.30
(2)
5.00
0.60
2.20
8.00 CENT.
2.50
1.20 (2)
2.20
0.20 (8)
6.60
4.60
1.00 (8)
5.40 CENT.(2)
Ø1.20 (2)
6.60
4.60
4.70 CENT.
.2
Ø 1
)
5 (8
RECOMMENDED PCB MOUNTING HOLE
Ordering Information
254
T
B
103
C
50
A
TERMINAL STYLE
DRIVE ARM LENGTH
DIM
"L"
LENGTH FROM
MOUNTING SURFACE
A
– 9.3 mm
B
– 12.0 mm
RESISTANCE CODE
EXAMPLES
CODE RESISTANCE
103
104
10K
100K
RESISTANCE
TOLERANCE
A
– ±10%
B
– ±20%
C
– ±30%
EFFECTIVE
ANGLE
50
– 50º
55
– 55º
SWITCH
CONFIGURATION
A
– W/O SWITCH
B
– MOMENTARY
SWITCH
S
– SURFACE MOUNT
T
– THROUGH HOLE
STANDARD PART (QUICK DELIVERY ) - 254TA103C50A, 254TA103C50B, 254SA103C50A, 254SA103C50B
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