218-2LPSTR – CTS
2-Way DIP Switch, SPST, 0.025A, 24VDC, Gull Wing, 1.27mm SMD
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Overview
The CTS 218-2LPSTR is a highly reliable Single Pole Single Throw (SPST) rotary switch designed for precise circuit selection in demanding electronic systems. Its core strength lies in its robust construction, capable of enduring 1,000 actuation cycles at 25mA/24VDC, ensuring long-term operational integrity. A critical design consideration for engineers is the switch capacitance of 10 pF between adjacent closed contacts; while low, this parameter can impact high-frequency signal integrity, necessitating careful layout and potential impedance matching in sensitive RF applications to prevent unwanted coupling.
Key Features
- Circuit Configuration: SPST, 2 to 12 positions
- Initial Contact Resistance: ≤ 100 mΩ
- Insulation Resistance: ≥ 100 MΩ
- Dielectric Strength: 350 VAC
- Actuation Life: 1,000 cycles @ 25mA/24VDC
- Switch Capacitance: 10 pF (between adjacent closed switches)
- Dimensions: Compact form factor suitable for dense PCB layouts
Applications
The component is engineered for deployment in systems requiring high reliability and performance under specific operating conditions. It provides functional stability across the stated design envelope.
- Calibration and trimming adjustments in test and measurement equipment
- Mode selection in industrial control interfaces
- Signal routing in embedded system diagnostics
- Configuration setting in specialized audio processing units
