Part | RoHS | Manufacturer | Switch Type | Mounting Feature | Switch Function | Type (Actuator) | Contact Function | Solderability | AC Maximum Rating R Load (Contact) | Center Contact Plating | Color (Actuator) | Housing Material | Body Color | No. of Switches | Angle (Actuator) | Dielectric Withstand Volts (V) | Terminal Material | Electrical Life | DC Maximum Power Rating R Load (Contact) | Illumination | Insulation Resistance | Circuit Config | Packing Method | Maximum Contact Bounce Time | Body Length/Diameter | Body Width | Length (Bushing) | Sealing | Contact Timing | Maximum Operating Force | Insulator Material | End Contact Plating | Body Height | DC Maximum Rating R Load (Contact) | Finish (Actuator) | Washability | Maximum Operating Temperature | Maximum AC Contact Current | Center Contact Material | AC Maximum Rating I Load (Contact) | Minimum Operating Temperature | Length (Actuator) | Terminal Finish | Switch Action | Maximum DC Contact Current | Termination Type | No. of Independent Keys | Manufacturer Series | Contact Resistance | Diameter (Bushing) | Actuator Travel (mm) | End Contact Material | PCB Hole Count | Maximum DC Contact Voltage | Additional Features | Maximum AC Contact Voltage | JESD-609 Code | Indexing Angle | Type (Bushing) | Terminal Length | AC Maximum Power Rating R Load (Contact) | Material (Actuator) |
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E-switch |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-RIGHT ANGLE |
SPDT |
PUSHBUTTON |
ON-(ON) |
SILVER |
STEEL |
90 deg |
1000VRMS |
BRASS |
10000 Cycle(s) |
12 mm |
6.6 inch |
MOLDED |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
4.22 N |
PHENOLIC |
SILVER |
8.3 mm |
.3A@30VDC |
85 Cel |
PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
-20 Cel |
.394 inch |
LATCHED |
.3 A |
SOLDER |
100 mohm |
PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
8 |
30 V |
.138 inch |
POLYACETAL |
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TE Connectivity |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
3PDT |
PLUNGER |
HAND |
6A@125VAC |
GOLD OVER SILVER |
NATURAL |
THERMOSET |
0 deg |
1500VRMS |
COPPER ALLOY |
50000 Cycle(s) |
1000000000 ohm |
BULK |
17.81 mm |
13 inch |
.28 inch |
MOLDED |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
11.9952 N |
THERMOSET 94V-0 |
GOLD |
14.2 mm |
4A@28VDC |
NICKEL |
SOLVENT |
85 Cel |
6 A |
-20 Cel |
.48 inch |
MOMENTARY |
6 A |
WIRE |
1 |
10 mohm |
.25 inch |
3.556 |
SILVER OVER COPPER |
28 V |
250 V |
1/4-40 |
.16 inch |
NICKEL PLATED COPPER ALLOY |
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Nkk Switches |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
PUSHBUTTON |
ON-(ON) |
0.014A@28VAC |
GOLD |
GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE |
BLACK |
1000VAC |
PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
100000 Cycle(s) |
GREEN/RED LED |
200000000 ohm |
15 mm |
EPOXY TERMINAL SEALED; IP65 |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
1.67 N |
GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE |
GOLD |
17 mm |
0.014A@28VDC |
50 Cel |
.014 A |
BRASS |
-25 Cel |
.327 inch |
TIN |
MOMENTARY |
.014 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
100 mohm |
.63 inch |
3 |
28 V |
STANDARDS: CSA; UL |
28 V |
e3 |
M16P1 |
.288 inch |
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Nkk Switches |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
PUSHBUTTON |
ON-(ON) |
0.014A@28VAC |
GOLD |
GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE |
BLACK |
1000VAC |
PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
100000 Cycle(s) |
RED LED |
200000000 ohm |
15 mm |
EPOXY TERMINAL SEALED; IP65 |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
1.67 N |
GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE |
GOLD |
17 mm |
0.014A@28VDC |
50 Cel |
.014 A |
BRASS |
-25 Cel |
.327 inch |
TIN |
MOMENTARY |
.014 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
100 mohm |
.63 inch |
3 |
28 V |
STANDARDS: CSA; UL |
28 V |
e3 |
M16P1 |
.288 inch |
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TE Connectivity |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPST |
ROUND/EXTENDED TYPE |
OFF-(ON) |
.02A@20VAC |
GOLD |
BLACK |
POLYETHYLENE |
BLACK |
0 deg |
1000VRMS |
BRASS |
80000 Cycle(s) |
1000000000 ohm |
BULK |
8.33 mm |
8.13 inch |
EPOXY TERMINAL SEALED |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
3.92 N |
GOLD |
9.73 mm |
.02A@20VDC |
65 Cel |
.4 A |
COPPER ALLOY |
-30 Cel |
.151 inch |
MOMENTARY |
.4 A |
SOLDER |
20 mohm |
.762 |
COPPER ALLOY |
8 |
20 V |
ROHS COMPLIANT |
20 V |
.13 inch |
0.4VA@20VAC |
POLYETHYLENE |
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Rafi & Kg |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
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Grayhill |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SPST |
PUSHBUTTON |
ON-(OFF) |
1A@115VAC |
SILVER |
RED |
0 deg |
1000VAC |
BERYLLIUM COPPER |
100000 Cycle(s) |
1000000000 ohm |
20.32 mm |
.375 inch |
EPOXY TERMINAL SEALED |
MAKE-BEFORE-BREAK |
8.34 N |
THERMOPLASTIC |
SILVER |
16.97 mm |
85 Cel |
1 A |
BRASS |
-40 Cel |
.15 inch |
SILVER |
MOMENTARY |
SOLDER |
25 mohm |
3.556 |
BERYLLIUM COPPER |
115 V |
e4 |
15/32-32 |
.297 inch |
THERMOPLASTIC |
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Schurter Ag |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
1 |
1X1 |
.15 ms |
TIN |
e3 |
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Schurter Ag |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SPST |
12A@250VAC |
50000 Cycle(s) |
BLUE LED |
BULK |
22 mm |
16.6 inch |
IK07; IP00; IP64 |
10 N |
27.9 mm |
.5A@30VDC |
85 Cel |
12 A |
-20 Cel |
LATCHED |
.5 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
30 V |
250 V |
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Grayhill |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SPST |
PUSHBUTTON |
ON-(OFF) |
10A@115VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
THERMOPLASTIC |
0 deg |
1000VAC |
BRASS |
25000 Cycle(s) |
1000000000 ohm |
22.35 mm |
.454 inch |
QUICK-MAKE/-BREAK |
6.67 N |
SILVER |
20.22 mm |
85 Cel |
10 A |
BERYLLIUM COPPER |
-40 Cel |
.273 inch |
TIN |
MOMENTARY |
SOLDER |
25 mohm |
1.651 |
BERYLLIUM COPPER |
AUDIBLE CLICK |
115 V |
e3 |
15/32-32 |
.38 inch |
THERMOPLASTIC |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
DPDT |
PLUNGER |
5A@115VAC |
19.81 mm |
16.66 inch |
20.02 N |
26.67 mm |
5A@28VDC |
5 A |
MOMENTARY |
5 A |
2PB732-T2 |
28 V |
115 V |
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Grayhill |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
EPOXY TERMINAL SEALED |
MOMENTARY |
SOLDER |
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Grayhill |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-RIGHT ANGLE |
SPDT |
SMALL BUTTON TYPE |
OFF-(ON) |
.25A@115VAC |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
BLACK |
RED |
0 deg |
1000VAC |
BRASS |
500000 Cycle(s) |
1000000000 ohm |
12.7 mm |
8.64 inch |
.06 inch |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
3.61 N |
POLYESTER |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
8.33 mm |
.15A@28VDC |
125 Cel |
.25 A |
PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
0.125A@220VAC |
-40 Cel |
.2 inch |
GOLD |
MOMENTARY |
.15 A |
SOLDER |
25 mohm |
.25 inch |
2.54 |
BRASS |
4 |
28 V |
FLUOROSILICONE O-RING,BLK BUT. |
115 V |
e4 |
UNTHREADED |
.125 inch |
NYLON |
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Schneider Electric Sa |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
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Omron |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
A3D |
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Idec |
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C & K Components |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
PUSHBUTTON |
10A@250VAC |
POLYAMIDE |
WHITE |
COPPER ALLOY |
50000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
39.8018 mm |
13.3096 inch |
POLYAMIDE |
24.6126 mm |
85 Cel |
10 A |
SILVER ALLOY |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
QUICK CONNECT |
DS |
30 mohm |
SILVER ALLOY |
250 V |
0.3HP@250VAC |
POLYAMIDE |
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C & K Components |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-RIGHT ANGLE |
DPDT |
PUSHBUTTON |
.5A@125VAC |
SILVER |
POLYCARBONATE |
BRASS |
100000 Cycle(s) |
1000000000 ohm |
21 mm |
9 inch |
TOP AND BOTTOM SEALED |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
4 N |
SILVER |
6.9 mm |
.5A@30VDC |
70 Cel |
.5 A |
BRASS |
-40 Cel |
SILVER |
ALTERNATE |
.5 A |
SOLDER |
20 mohm |
BRASS |
30 V |
PANEL MOUNTABLE |
125 V |
e4 |
POLYESTER |
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Apem Components |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
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TE Connectivity |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
GOLD OVER SILVER |
BLACK |
DIALLYL PHTHALATE |
BULK |
.12 A |
.12 A |
WIRE |
1 |
50 V |
125 V |
POLYAMIDE |
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E-switch |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-RIGHT ANGLE |
DPDT |
PUSHBUTTON |
SILVER |
POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE |
250VAC |
BRASS |
10000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
14.7 mm |
7.3 inch |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
2.75 N |
POLYAMIDE |
SILVER |
9.1 mm |
.1A@30VDC |
70 Cel |
SILVER |
-20 Cel |
.413 inch |
Silver (Ag) |
LATCHED |
.1 A |
SOLDER |
PBH2UEENAGX |
100 mohm |
2.9972 |
SILVER |
6 |
30 V |
e4 |
.157 inch |
POLYOXYMETHYLENE |
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Alps Electric |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT |
DPST |
KNOB TYPE |
10000 Cycle(s) |
BULK |
6.5 mm |
6 inch |
3 N |
6.5 mm |
.1A@12VDC |
60 Cel |
-10 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.1 A |
SOLDER |
12 V |
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Schneider Electric Sa |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
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Nkk Switches |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
PUSHBUTTON |
ON-(ON) |
0.014A@28VAC |
GOLD |
GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE |
BLACK |
1000VAC |
PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
100000 Cycle(s) |
GREEN/RED LED |
200000000 ohm |
15 mm |
EPOXY TERMINAL SEALED; IP65 |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
1.67 N |
GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE |
GOLD |
17 mm |
0.014A@28VDC |
50 Cel |
.014 A |
BRASS |
-25 Cel |
.327 inch |
TIN |
MOMENTARY |
.014 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
100 mohm |
.63 inch |
3 |
28 V |
STANDARDS: CSA; UL |
28 V |
e3 |
M16P1 |
.288 inch |
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Rafi & Kg |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
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Eaton Corporation |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
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Schurter Ag |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
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Schurter Ag |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
DPST |
12A@250VAC |
50000 Cycle(s) |
RED LED |
BULK |
22 mm |
16.6 inch |
IK07; IP00; IP64 |
10 N |
27.9 mm |
.5A@30VDC |
85 Cel |
12 A |
-20 Cel |
LATCHED |
.5 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
30 V |
250 V |
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Schurter Ag |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
DPST |
12A@250VAC |
50000 Cycle(s) |
BULK |
22 mm |
16.6 inch |
IK07; IP00; IP64 |
10 N |
27.9 mm |
.5A@30VDC |
85 Cel |
12 A |
-20 Cel |
LATCHED |
.5 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
30 V |
250 V |
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Schurter Ag |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
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TE Connectivity |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROUND/EXTENDED TYPE |
ON-(ON) |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
BLACK |
POLYESTER |
500VDC |
COPPER ALLOY |
60000 Cycle(s) |
1000000000 ohm |
BULK |
10.24 mm |
8.38 inch |
.027 inch |
EPOXY |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
5.72 mm |
85 Cel |
.05 A |
COPPER ALLOY |
-30 Cel |
.12 inch |
MOMENTARY |
.05 A |
SOLDER |
1 |
20 mohm |
.13 inch |
.889 |
PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
5 |
48 V |
.135 inch |
0.4VA@20VAC |
POLYESTER |
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Grayhill |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SPST |
PUSHBUTTON |
OFF-(ON) |
.5A@115VAC |
GOLD |
RED |
CADMIUM |
0 deg |
1000VAC |
BRONZE |
250000 Cycle(s) |
1000000000 ohm |
7.92 mm |
.125 inch |
BUSHING AND BUTTON SEALED |
6.67 N |
THERMOPLASTIC |
GOLD |
6.35 mm |
85 Cel |
.5 A |
SILVER |
-40 Cel |
.175 inch |
GOLD |
MOMENTARY |
SOLDER |
25 mohm |
.164 inch |
.889 |
BRONZE |
SEALED |
115 V |
e4 |
8-40 |
.1 inch |
THERMOPLASTIC |
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Grayhill |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
MOMENTARY |
WIRE |
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Eao |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
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Apem Components |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SPST |
LONG |
100000 Cycle(s) |
BULK |
6.5 mm |
EPOXY TERMINAL SEALED |
8 mm |
.1A@30VDC |
65 Cel |
-30 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.1 A |
SOLDER |
9000 |
30 V |
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Omron |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROUND TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP40 |
4.41 N |
21.1 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
ALTERNATE |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A16 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ROUND TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP40 |
4.41 N |
21.1 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A16 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Idec |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
BUTTON TYPE |
25000 Cycle(s) |
RED LED |
18.92 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
2A@24VDC |
ALTERNATE |
2 A |
QUICK CONNECT/SOLDER |
24 V |
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TE Connectivity |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
SILVER |
STAINLESS STEEL |
BULK |
.73 inch |
EPOXY |
4.998 N |
1 A |
1 A |
WIRE |
.75 inch |
24 V |
24 V |
STEEL |
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Idec |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
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Itw Switches |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
10A@250VAC |
STAINLESS STEEL |
1000VAC |
SILVER |
500000 Cycle(s) |
1000000000 ohm |
IP67 |
5.2 N |
85 Cel |
10 A |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SOLDER LUG |
50 mohm |
2.3 |
250 V |
M19X1 |
.33 inch |
10A@250VAC |
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Apem Components |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SPST |
ROUND/FLAT TYPE |
2A@125VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
BULK |
12 mm |
EPOXY TERMINAL SEALED; IP67 |
6.5 N |
24.2 mm |
.1A@24VDC |
85 Cel |
2 A |
-40 Cel |
GOLD |
LATCHED |
.1 A |
SOLDER |
IP |
24 V |
125 V |
e4 |
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Nkk Switches |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
DPDT |
PUSHBUTTON |
ON-(ON) |
3A@125VAC |
SILVER |
GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE |
0 deg |
1500VAC |
50000 Cycle(s) |
200000000 ohm |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE |
70 Cel |
3 A |
-25 Cel |
.217 inch |
MOMENTARY |
LP01 |
50 mohm |
.629 inch |
2.9972 |
125 V |
M16P1 |
.287 inch |
POLYCARBONATE |
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Bulgin |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
DPDT |
PUSHBUTTON |
3A@250VAC |
0 deg |
2000VAC |
30000 Cycle(s) |
BLUE LED |
1000000000 ohm |
16.2 mm |
.394 inch |
STEEL |
29.5 mm |
55 Cel |
3 A |
SILVER |
-30 Cel |
.067 inch |
SILVER |
LATCHED |
SOLDER |
MP0045 |
50 mohm |
SILVER |
12 V |
250 V |
e4 |
M16X1 |
.276 inch |
STAINLESS STEEL |
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Otto Engineering |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
DPDT |
BUTTON TYPE |
.01A@.03VAC |
25000 Cycle(s) |
14.27 mm |
IP64; IP68 |
9.79 N |
12.95 mm |
.01A@.03VDC |
85 Cel |
.01 A |
-55 Cel |
MOMENTARY-TACTILE |
.01 A |
SOLDER |
P7 |
.03 V |
.03 V |
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TE Connectivity |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
GOLD OVER SILVER |
YELLOW |
DIALLYL PHTHALATE |
BULK |
.12 A |
.12 A |
WIRE |
1 |
50 V |
125 V |
POLYAMIDE |
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Schneider Electric Sa |
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
FLUSH TYPE |
6A@120VAC |
1000000 Cycle(s) |
IK03; IP66 |
3.8 N |
23.6 mm |
.55A@125VDC |
70 Cel |
6 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.55 A |
SCREW |
125 V |
REFERENCE STANDARD: JIS; LROS; RINA; UL |
120 V |
Pushbutton switches are electronic switches that are activated by pressing a button or actuator. They are commonly used in a variety of applications, such as industrial control systems, consumer electronics, and medical devices.
Pushbutton switches typically consist of a housing, a button or actuator, and a set of electrical contacts. When the button or actuator is pressed, it completes a circuit between the contacts, allowing electrical current to flow through the switch.
Pushbutton switches come in different configurations, including momentary, latching, and toggle switches. Momentary switches are activated only while the button or actuator is pressed, while latching switches remain in the on or off position until manually reset. Toggle switches have a lever or toggle that can be flipped to turn the switch on or off.
Pushbutton switches offer several advantages over other types of switches. They provide a simple and easy-to-use means of controlling circuits, and they offer tactile feedback that can help to ensure reliable operation. They are also highly durable and can withstand frequent use and harsh environments.