CTS Electronic Components Series 293 3-in-1 Joysticks

CTS Electronic Components Series 293 3-in-1 Joysticks combine a joystick, encoder, and pushbutton switch solution. This 3-in-1 joystick offers excellent control in four directions. The integrated optical encoder features 20 positions for high precision and resolution. The CTS Series 293 is ideal for controls in medical applications, such as power wheelchair navigation, ultrasound scan control panels, and patient positioning tables. These 3-in-1 joysticks are also ideal for industrial control units and remote controls for unmanned aerial vehicles.

Features

  • Four-directional joystick with excellent tactile feedback
  • 20-position built-in optical encoder
  • Integrated pushbutton switch
  • Up to 500,000 joystick activations operational life in each direction
  • Up to 1 million cycles optical encoder rotational life
  • Up to 1 million activations pushbutton switch operational life
  • -40°C to +85°C operating temperature range
  • Fully RoHS compliant

Applications

  • Medical
    • Power wheelchair navigation
    • Ultrasound scan control panels
    • Patient positioning tables
  • Industrial control units
  • Remote controls for unmanned aerial vehicles

Specifications

  • Joystick function
    • 5mA input current
    • 2.5VDC nominal output signal (neutral)
    • 4.5VDC minimum output signal (high)
    • 0.5VDC maximum output signal (low)
  • Switch function
    • 10mA nominal rating at 5VDC
    • 10Ω maximum contact resistance
    • 4x make, 10x brake contact bouncing 
  • Encoder function
    • 5VDC nominal input voltage
    • 20mA maximum input current at 5VDC
    • 3.5VDC minimum output signal (high)
    • 1VDC maximum output signal (low)
    • 2mA minimum sink current
    • 100mW maximum power consumption
    • 5x pulses per revolution resolution

Output Circuitry & Receiving Circuitry

Schematic - CTS Electronic Components Series 293 3-in-1 Joysticks
Yayınlandı: 2025-04-08 | Güncellenmiş: 2025-04-16