Series 228A
7.2 x 6.8mm Illuminated Tactile Switch
Surface mount gull-wing terminal and standard through hole configurations
Compatible with IR reflow, and manual soldering
Single color display during illumination
Variety of LED color options
Ordering Information
Series
228A
22
222I
Terminal
Type
M
M
Actuating
Direction
V
V
Actuation
Force
A
A
LED
Color
R
LED
Type
F
A
S
Packaging
A
R
R
Code
D
M
Spec.
Standard though hole
(white actuator)
Surface mount gull wing
(black actuator)
Code
F
Blank
Spec.
Flat
Bulb
Spec.
Tape & reel
packaging
R
(only available for
surface mount type)
Tray packaging
Blank (only available for
standard though
hole type)
Code
Code
V
*S
Spec.
Vertical
Side
*Side actuation only available
with through hole mounting and
flat LED
Code
R
Y
G
B
W
A
RG
RB
YG
Code
A
Spec.
160 gf
Spec.
Red
Yellow
Green
Blue
White
Amber
Red & Green
Red & Blue
Yellow & Green
Caps are a non-standard item. Consult CTS with your specific requirements for available options
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Series 228A
Tactile Switch
Electrical Specifications
Parameter
Contact Resistance
Insulation Resistance
Dielectric Strength
Nonswitching Rating
Conditions & Remarks
Between insulated
terminals
250 VAC between
adjacent switches
Min
100
1
50
or
12
Max
100
Unit
milliohms
megohms
minute
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
160gf
160 gf: 100,000 cycles
2 Kgf maximum
0.25±0.1mm
Standard tape and reel packaging for surface mount gull wing terminal
Tray packaging for standard though hole
-25°C to +70°C
-30°C to +80°C
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Series 228A
Tactile Switch
Mechanical Specifications
Figure 1 – 228ADV, Standard Though Hole, Vertical Actuation
Figure 2 – 228AMV, Surface Mount Gull Wing, Vertical Actuation
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Series 228A
Tactile Switch
Figure 3 – 228ADS, Standard Though Hole, Side Actuation
Packing: Tape and Reel
Surface Mount Gull Wing, Actuator Height 7.0mm
The packing specifications:
1. Structure and materials:
No PART NAME
①
REEL
②
CARRIER TAPE
③
COVER TAPE
MATERIAL
POLYSTYRENE
POLYSTYRENE
POLYESTER
2. Packing quantity: 450 pcs/reel
3. More than 15 empty pockets should remain at each end of the carrier tape for each reel.
4. Shortage of less than 10 pcs a reel is acceptable but no more than 3 consecutive empty
pockets are allowed.
5. Stripping strength of cover tape is between 10 gf to 130 gf and stripping angle should be
within 165°~180°.
6. The product in the pocket of carrier tape should be placed in a specified correct position.
7. Tape and reel per EIA-481.
8. Dimensions:
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Series 228A
Tactile Switch
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