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Series 222A

Tactile Switch

2018-6-28 Rev. A

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Electrical Specifications

Parameter

Conditions & Remarks

Min

Max

Unit

Contact Resistance

100

milliohms

Insulation Resistance

Between insulated

terminals

100

Megohms

Dielectric Strength

1 minute between

adjacent switches

250

VAC

Nonswitching Rating

50

or

12

mA

or

VDC

Mechanical and Environmental

Soldering

Maximum reflow temperature, 260°C for 5 seconds

Maximum manual temperature, 350°C for 3 seconds

Actuation Life

160 gf

260 gf

1,000,000

200,000

cycles

RoHS

Lead-Free. Fully compliant to RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

Operating Force

160 or 260 gf

Actuator Strength

3 Kgf maximum

Travel

0.25mm

Operating Temperature

Range

-40°C to +85°C

Storage Temperature

Range

-40°C to +85°C

Packaging

Standard bag packaging for through hole terminal

Standard tape and reel packaging for gull wing terminal