Series 223A 4.7x3.5mm Compact Tactile Switch Surface mount gull-wing and J bend terminal configurations Compatible with IR reflow and manual soldering Variety of operating force & actuator height options Ordering Information B Actuating Actuator Actu ato r Shipping Series Terminal Packaging Direction H eig h t L Force Position Type 223A M V A A R S RRRTTT T T T T 20212124 1 2 1 E E TTT T T TSS Code Spec. M Surface mount gull wing J Surface mount J bend Code Spec. Code Spec. V Vertical A 160 gf , black B 260 gf, blue Code Spec. Code Spec. A 2.5mm R Tape & reel packaging Notes: Contact CTS for other common features not listed. 2021-11-25 Rev. D Page 1 of 4 2021 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 223A Tactile Switch Electrical Specifications Parameter Conditions & Remarks Min Max Unit Contact Resistance 500 milliohms Between insulated Insulation Resistance 100 Megohms terminals 1 minute between Dielectric Strength 250 VAC adjacent switches 50 mA Nonswitching Rating or or 12 VDC Mechanical and Environmental Maximum reflow temperature, 260C for 5 seconds Soldering Maximum manual temperature, 350C for 3 seconds RoHS Lead-Free. Fully compliant to RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU 160 50 gf Operating Force 260 50 gf 160 gf: 300,000 cycles Actuation Life 260 gf: 100,000 cycles Actuator Strength 3 Kgf maximum + 0 . 1 Travel 0. 3 mm 0 . 2 Packaging Standard tape and reel packaging Operating Temperature -40C to +85C Range Storage Temperature -40C to +85C Range Soldering Profile 2021-11-25 Rev. D Page 2 of 4 2021 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.