Series 223E
4.2x3.2mm Compact Tactile Switch
Surface mount J bend terminal configurations
Compatible with IR reflow and manual soldering
Variety of operating force options
Ordering Information
Series
223E
Terminal
Type
J
Actuating
Direction
V
Actuator
Height “L”
A
Actuator
Force
A
B
Packaging
R
Code
J
Spec.
Surface mount J bend
Code
A
B
Spec.
160 gf, black
260 gf , black
Code
V
Spec.
Vertical
Code
A
Spec.
2.5mm
Code
R
Spec.
Tape & reel packaging
Notes: Contact CTS for other common features not listed.
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Series 223E
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, 260 gf
160 gf: 100,000 cycles
260 gf: 500,000 cycles
3 Kgf maximum
0.2 mm
Standard tape and reel packaging
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
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equipment. Visit www.ctscorp.com for list of applicable patent(s), more information, or to request a quote.
Series 223E
Tactile Switch
Mechanical Specifications
Figure 1 – 223EJ…, Surface Mount J Bend Terminal
Packing: Tape and Reel
Surface Mount J Bend
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:2,900 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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©2018 CTS® Corporation. Information/product(s) subject to change. No warranty that product(s) will meet the stated specifications for customer specific applications or test
equipment. Visit www.ctscorp.com for list of applicable patent(s), more information, or to request a quote.
Series 223E
Tactile Switch
2018-07-23 Rev. A
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©2018 CTS® Corporation. Information/product(s) subject to change. No warranty that product(s) will meet the stated specifications for customer specific applications or test
equipment. Visit www.ctscorp.com for list of applicable patent(s), more information, or to request a quote.