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 | Angle (Actuator) | Dielectric Withstand Volts (V) | Terminal Material | AC Maximum Rating M Load (Contact) | Electrical Life | DC Maximum Power Rating R Load (Contact) | Illumination | Insulation Resistance | Packing Method | Body Length/Diameter | Body Width | 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 | Minimum Operating Temperature | Length (Actuator) | Terminal Finish | Switch Action | Maximum DC Contact Current | Termination Type | Manufacturer Series | Contact Resistance | End Contact Material | PCB Hole Count | Maximum DC Contact Voltage | Additional Features | Maximum AC Contact Voltage | JESD-609 Code | Terminal Length | AC Maximum Power Rating R Load (Contact) | Material (Actuator) |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF-(ON) |
2A@250VAC |
BLACK |
BLACK |
1000VDC |
50000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
20.955 mm |
14.986 inch |
NYLON |
17.018 mm |
85 Cel |
2 A |
0 Cel |
.205 inch |
MOMENTARY |
SOLDER |
621 |
6 |
250 V |
.207 inch |
NYLON |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF-(ON) |
2A@250VAC |
BLACK |
BLACK |
1000VDC |
50000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
20.955 mm |
14.986 inch |
EPOXY |
NYLON |
17.018 mm |
85 Cel |
2 A |
0 Cel |
.205 inch |
MOMENTARY |
SOLDER |
621 |
6 |
250 V |
.207 inch |
NYLON |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LAMP |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MAINTAINED |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Nkk Switches |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
HAND |
10A@250VAC |
SILVER |
POLYAMIDE |
BLACK |
26 deg |
2000VAC |
BRASS |
25000 Cycle(s) |
1000000000 ohm |
22.606 mm |
15.3924 inch |
EPOXY |
SILVER |
32.9946 mm |
70 Cel |
10 A |
SILVER ALLOY |
-25 Cel |
.236 inch |
SILVER |
HORIZONTAL |
SOLDER LUG |
10 mohm |
SILVER ALLOY |
TV5 RATING |
250 V |
e4 |
.295 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
16A@125VAC |
AMBER |
BLACK |
1000VDC |
4A@250VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
LAMP |
100000000 ohm |
27.17 mm |
15.75 inch |
NYLON |
18.41 mm |
85 Cel |
16 A |
0 Cel |
.187 inch |
LATCHED |
QUICK CONNECT |
LRA |
125 V |
.375 inch |
NYLON |
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Multicomp Pro |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
3A@250VAC |
BLACK |
1000VAC |
100000000 ohm |
13.9954 mm |
3 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
R13 |
50 mohm |
250 V |
.213 inch |
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Multicomp Pro |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
20A@250VAC |
GREEN |
10000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
15.7988 mm |
20A@12VDC |
20 A |
20 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
R13 |
100 mohm |
12 V |
250 V |
.335 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
15A@125VAC |
BLACK |
BLACK |
1000VDC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
28.44 mm |
13.81 inch |
NYLON |
21.84 mm |
85 Cel |
15 A |
0 Cel |
.22 inch |
LATCHED |
SOLDER |
125 V |
.375 inch |
0.75HP@250VAC |
NYLON |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
10A@250VAC |
BLACK |
BLACK |
1000VRMS |
100000000 ohm |
31.496 mm |
29.337 inch |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
NYLON |
20.6248 mm |
10 A |
.27 inch |
HORIZONTAL |
QUICK CONNECT |
125V LAMP VOLTAGE |
250 V |
.375 inch |
0.75HP@250VAC |
NYLON |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
10A@250VAC |
BLACK |
BLACK |
1000VRMS |
100000000 ohm |
31.496 mm |
29.337 inch |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
NYLON |
20.6248 mm |
10 A |
.27 inch |
HORIZONTAL |
QUICK CONNECT |
125V LAMP VOLTAGE |
250 V |
.375 inch |
0.75HP@250VAC |
NYLON |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
10A@250VAC |
BLACK |
BLACK |
1000VRMS |
100000000 ohm |
31.496 mm |
29.337 inch |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
NYLON |
20.6248 mm |
10 A |
.27 inch |
HORIZONTAL |
QUICK CONNECT |
250V LAMP VOLTAGE |
250 V |
.375 inch |
0.75HP@250VAC |
NYLON |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
10A@250VAC |
BLACK |
BLACK |
1000VRMS |
100000000 ohm |
31.496 mm |
29.337 inch |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
NYLON |
20.6248 mm |
10 A |
.27 inch |
HORIZONTAL |
QUICK CONNECT |
12V LAMP VOLTAGE |
250 V |
.375 inch |
0.75HP@250VAC |
NYLON |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LAMP |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
20A@12VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
20 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
12 V |
.4 inch |
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TE Connectivity |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
16A@125VAC |
SILVER |
WHITE |
NYLON |
BLACK |
1500VAC |
COPPER ALLOY |
6000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
27.2 mm |
13.6 inch |
6.86 N |
NYLON |
SILVER |
17.9 mm |
85 Cel |
16 A |
SILVER CADMIUM OXIDE |
-20 Cel |
.23 inch |
LATCHED |
16 A |
WIRE |
50 mohm |
SILVER CADMIUM OXIDE |
2 |
ROHS AND ELV COMPLIANT |
125 V |
.393 inch |
0.5HP@250VAC |
NYLON |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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TE Connectivity |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
16A@125VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
6000 Cycle(s) |
18.5 mm |
13 inch |
IP40 |
6.37 N |
11.5 mm |
85 Cel |
16 A |
-20 Cel |
LATCHED |
16 A |
WIRE |
125 V |
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Otto Engineering |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
16A@115VAC |
25000 Cycle(s) |
GREEN LED |
27.1 mm |
11.94 inch |
IP68 |
26.67 mm |
16A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
16 A |
-30 Cel |
LATCHED |
16 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
28 V |
115 V |
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TE Connectivity |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
(ON)-OFF |
SILVER |
BLACK |
16 A |
MOMENTARY |
16 A |
WIRE |
250 V |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LAMP |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Marquardt |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
16A@250VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
POLYAMIDE |
BLACK |
100000000 ohm |
23.3934 mm |
12.192 inch |
SILVER |
17.8054 mm |
16 A |
.256 inch |
QUICK CONNECT |
1551 |
100 mohm |
250 V |
2HP@250VAC |
POLYAMIDE |
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TE Connectivity |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
16A@125VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
6000 Cycle(s) |
RED LED |
21 mm |
13 inch |
6.37 N |
16.5 mm |
85 Cel |
16 A |
-20 Cel |
LATCHED |
16 A |
WIRE |
125 V |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
OFF-ON |
10A@250VAC |
BLACK |
BLACK |
1000VAC |
4A@250VAC |
100000000 ohm |
27.178 mm |
15.748 inch |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
NYLON |
27.94 mm |
MATTE |
10 A |
.267 inch |
HORIZONTAL |
QUICK CONNECT |
R |
OFF-ON (VERT.) VISI-RED LEGEND |
250 V |
0 inch |
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The Cherry |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
CURVED TYPE |
ON-OFF |
10A@125VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
NYLON |
BLACK |
1000VAC |
COPPER ALLOY |
4A@250VAC |
6000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
19 mm |
12.9 inch |
SPLASH PROOF |
NYLON |
SILVER |
11.68 mm |
65 Cel |
10 A |
COPPER ALLOY |
-20 Cel |
.13 inch |
Tin (Sn) |
LATCHED |
QUICK CONNECT |
SR |
20 mohm |
COPPER ALLOY |
125 V |
e3 |
.187 inch |
NYLON |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LAMP |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LAMP |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LAMP |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
20A@12VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
20 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
12 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
20A@12VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
20 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
12 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
20A@12VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
20 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
12 V |
.4 inch |
Rocker switches are electronic switches that are activated by rocking a lever back and forth. They are commonly used in a variety of applications, such as industrial control systems, automotive electronics, and home appliances.
Rocker switches typically consist of a housing, a rocker lever, and a set of electrical contacts. When the lever is rocked in one direction, it completes a circuit between the contacts, allowing electrical current to flow through the switch. When the lever is rocked in the opposite direction, the circuit is broken and the current stops flowing.
Rocker switches come in different configurations, including momentary, latching, and illuminated switches. Momentary switches are activated only while the lever is being held in one direction, while latching switches remain in the on or off position until manually reset. Illuminated switches include an LED or other light source to provide visual feedback when the switch is activated.