Latching Pushbutton DPDT Switch (5-Pack)

Used primarily for light duty power switching.

Description

These Latching Pushbutton DPDT Switches are primarily designed for light duty power switching.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Qty 5 – Latching Pushbutton DPDT Switches

KEY FEATURES OF LATCHING PUSHBUTTON DPDT SWITCH:

• Double Pole / Double Throw (DPDT) switch
• Latching operation.  Push ON / Push OFF
• Up to 12V @ 1.5A

They are arranged as DPDT and have 3 pins on each side, 6 pins total.  When looking down on the switch and labeling the pins like a DIP-6 package, the pin-out is as shown in the pic on the right.

Our Evaluation Results:

Pins are on 2mm centers and so will work on a breadboard with a little coercion but are best used on a PCB with the correct spacing.

If using on a solderless breadboard, the two sides of the switch will be shorted together, so pins 1 & 6 will be tied together as will 2 & 5 and 3 & 4.  Basically you end up with a SPDT switch which will work for most applications this might be used in.

These devices are rated for up to 1.5A @125VAC.  Since these will typically be used for DC power switching, we tested the switch up to 12VDC@2A and it worked well at that power level, but it does not like higher voltages even at fairly low current levels, so I would restrict its use to 12VDC operation or less.

Notes: 

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