DIP Switch 8-Position — SPST, Through-Hole, 2.54mm Pitch, PCB Mount

DIP Switch 8-Position — SPST, Through-Hole, 2.54mm Pitch, PCB Mount

This 8-position DIP switch provides 8 independent SPST (Single Pole Single Throw) ON/OFF switches in a single through-hole package on standard 2.54mm (0.1") pitch. DIP switches are the standard method for setting hardware configuration options on PCBs — device addresses, operating modes, baud rates, and feature enables — without requiring firmware changes or external tools. The 8-position version provides 256 unique combinations (2⁸).

Electrical Specifications

• Positions: 8 independent SPST switches
• Configuration: SPST (Single Pole Single Throw) — ON/OFF per switch
• Combinations: 256 unique states (2⁸)
• Pin Pitch: 2.54mm (0.1") — standard DIP spacing
• Termination: Through-hole solder pins
• Actuation: Slide lever (each position independent)

DIP Switch Position Selection Guide

• 2-position: 4 combinations — simple ON/OFF or A/B selection
• 3-position: 8 combinations — 3-bit configuration
• 4-position: 16 combinations — 4-bit address or mode (most common)
• 8-position (this listing): 256 combinations — full byte configuration, baud rate, and complex mode setting

Typical Applications

• Device address setting: Set I²C, RS-485, or CAN bus node addresses
• Baud rate selection: Configure serial communication speed
• Feature enable/disable: Enable or disable individual features without firmware changes
• PCB configuration: Factory or field configuration of embedded systems
• Prototyping: Quick binary input for testing and development

Package Contents

• 1 × 8-position DIP switch (through-hole, 2.54mm pitch)

8 independent SPST switches, 256 combinations, 2.54mm pitch — the standard 8-position DIP switch for PCB configuration, address setting, and mode selection.

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