{"product_id":"16-position-hex-rotary-switch-4bit-binary-right-angle-pcb","title":"16-Position Hex Rotary Switch — 4-Bit Binary Output, Right Angle PCB Mount","description":"\u003ch2\u003e16-Position Hex Rotary Switch — 4-Bit Binary Output, Right Angle PCB Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eAlcoswitch 16-position hexadecimal rotary switch\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a clean, reliable way to set a 4-bit binary value (0–F) in embedded systems — ideal for device address selection, DIP switch replacement, and operational mode setting. The right-angle PCB mount design allows the switch to be accessed through a hole in the side of an enclosure without opening it, making it perfect for field-configurable devices. Gold contacts ensure low contact resistance and long service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePositions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 (hexadecimal 0–F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-bit binary code (BCD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20V DC @ 400mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-pole \/ 16-throw\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 PCB solder pins (2.54mm pitch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.08mm (0.2\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 × 10 × 10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works — 4-Bit Binary Output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe switch has 6 PCB pins: 2 common pins (tied together internally) and 4 output pins representing binary values 1, 2, 4, and 8. When the switch is rotated to a position, the corresponding output pins are connected to the common pins, presenting the position value in binary format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTruth Table (C = Common, X = Connected)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition 0:\u003c\/strong\u003e No outputs connected\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin 1 connected to C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pins 1 and 2 connected to C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition F (15):\u003c\/strong\u003e Pins 1, 2, 4, and 8 all connected to C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWiring Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive LOW (common to GND):\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect common pins to GND; read output pins with MCU input pull-ups enabled — output pins go LOW when connected\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive HIGH (common to Vcc):\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect common pins to Vcc via pull-up; output pins go HIGH when connected\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the 4 output pins to 4 digital input pins on your microcontroller to read the binary value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI²C \/ SPI device address selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set the hardware address of I²C sensors, EEPROMs, and expanders (0–F = 16 unique addresses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperational mode selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select from up to 16 operating modes without firmware changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIP switch replacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single rotary switch replaces a 4-switch DIP block with a more user-friendly interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Right-angle mount allows access through enclosure panel without opening the device\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit ID setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assign unique IDs to devices on a shared bus or network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Alcoswitch 16-position hex rotary switch (right angle PCB mount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew old stock Alcoswitch quality — gold contacts, 16 positions, 4-bit binary output in a right-angle PCB package for clean panel-accessible device configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Keszoox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45683854082283,"sku":"","price":6.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/1005\/8731\/files\/Alcoswitch-Hex-Rotary-Switch.jpg?v=1723004890","url":"https:\/\/keszoox.com\/products\/16-position-hex-rotary-switch-4bit-binary-right-angle-pcb","provider":"Keszoox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}