Series 226E
3.5x2.9mm Compact Tactile Switch
Surface mount gull-wing terminal configurations
Compatible with IR reflow and manual soldering
Ordering Information
Series
226E
Terminal
Type
M1
Actuating
Direction
S
S
Actuator B
Height “L”
A
Actuator
Force
A
Packaging
R
RRRTTT T
T
T
T
T
Code
T
T
BT
T
TS
Blank
S
Boss
B
Ground
Terminal
G
T
Gro
Ter
20212124
Code
M1
M2
1
Spec.
Code
Spec.
Side
A
B
Spec.
With boss
(Only for M1
termination,
white housing)
No boss (black
Housing)
Surface mount gull wing type 1
Surface mount gull wing type 2
Spec.
160 gf, black
220 gf, white
Code
S
Code
A
Spec.
3.55mm
Code
G
Blank
Spec.
With ground terminal
No ground terminal
Code
R
Spec.
Tape & reel packaging
Notes: Contact CTS for other common features not listed.
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Series 226E
Tactile Switch
Electrical Specifications
Parameter
Contact Resistance
Insulation Resistance
Dielectric Strength
Nonswitching Rating
Between insulated
terminals
1 minute between
adjacent switches
100
250
50
or
12
Conditions & Remarks
Min
Max
500
Unit
milliohms
Megohms
VAC
mA
or
VDC
Mechanical and Environmental
Soldering
RoHS
Operating Force
Actuation Life
Actuator Strength
Travel
Packaging
Operating Temperature
Range
Storage Temperature
Range
Maximum reflow temperature, 260°C for 5 seconds
Maximum manual temperature, 350°C for 3 seconds
Lead-Free. Fully compliant to RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
160, 220 gf
1,000,000 cycles
2 Kgf maximum
0.2 mm
Standard tape and reel packaging
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
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Series 226E
Tactile Switch
Mechanical Specifications
Figure 1 – 226EM1…B, Surface Mount Gull Wing Type 1, With Boss, No Ground Terminal
Figure 2 – 226EM2…, Surface Mount Gull Wing Type 2, No Ground Terminal
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Series 226E
Tactile Switch
Figure 3 – 226EM1…BG, Surface Mount Gull Wing Type 1, With Boss, With Ground Terminal
Figure 4 – 226EM2…G, Surface Mount Gull Wing Type 2, With Ground Terminal
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Series 226E
Tactile Switch
Packing: Tape and Reel
Surface Mount Gull Wing
The packing specifications :
Structure and materials:
③ COVER TAPE
② CARRIER TAPE
① REEL
NO. PARTS NAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
POLYESTER
POLYSTYRENE
POLYSTYRENE
MATERIALS
Packing quantity:3,500 pcs/reel
More than 10 empty pockets should remain at each end of the carrier tape for each reel.
Shortage less than 10 pcs a reel is acceptable but no more than 3 consecutive empty pockets are
allowed.
Stripping strength of cover tape is between 10 gf to 70 gf and stripping angle should be within
165°~180°.
The product in the pocket of carrier tape should be placed in a specified correct position.
Tape and reel per EIA-481.
Dimensions:
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