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 | 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 | Length (Bushing) | Sealing | No. of Switch Sections | Contact Timing | 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 | Manufacturer Series | Contact Resistance | Diameter (Bushing) | End Contact Material | PCB Hole Count | No. of Positions | 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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Schurter Ag |
ROTARY SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT |
SPDT |
SCREW DRIVER/COIN TYPE |
6.3A@250VAC |
BULK |
12.7 mm |
1 |
20.8 mm |
6.3A@250VDC |
85 Cel |
6.3 A |
-40 Cel |
TIN/TIN COPPER |
LATCHED |
6.3 A |
SOLDER |
2 |
250 V |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED ALSO AVAILABLE |
250 V |
e3/e2 |
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Schurter Ag |
ROTARY SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT |
SPDT |
SCREW DRIVER/COIN TYPE |
6.3A@250VAC |
BULK |
12.7 mm |
1 |
20.8 mm |
6.3A@250VDC |
85 Cel |
6.3 A |
-40 Cel |
TIN/TIN COPPER |
LATCHED |
6.3 A |
SOLDER |
2 |
250 V |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED ALSO AVAILABLE |
250 V |
e3/e2 |
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Eaton Corporation |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
HANDLE TYPE |
OFF-ON |
20A@690VAC |
49 mm |
45 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
66 mm |
50 Cel |
20 A |
-25 Cel |
1.38 inch |
LATCHED |
SCREW |
2 |
690 V |
90 deg |
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Grayhill |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SPDT |
SHAFT TYPE |
ON-ON |
1A@115VAC |
SILVER |
BRASS |
500VAC |
BRASS |
100000 Cycle(s) |
50000000000 ohm |
20.9 mm |
.25 inch |
1 |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
MELAMINE PHENOLIC |
SILVER |
12.45 mm |
1A@28VDC |
1 A |
PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
0.25A@115VAC |
.312 inch |
TIN |
LATCHED |
1 A |
SOLDER |
20 mohm |
.375 inch |
BRASS |
2 |
28 V |
115 V |
e3 |
36 deg |
3/8-32 |
.096 inch |
STAINLESS STEEL |
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Bourns |
ROTARY SWITCH |
SURFACE MOUNT-STRAIGHT |
SPDT |
.1A@16VAC |
TAPE AND REEL |
4.5 mm |
4.5 inch |
1 |
2.55 mm |
.1A@16VDC |
125 Cel |
.1 A |
-55 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
LATCHED |
.1 A |
SOLDER |
2 |
16 V |
16 V |
e3 |
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Bourns |
ROTARY SWITCH |
SURFACE MOUNT-STRAIGHT |
SPDT |
ROTARY |
.1A@16VAC |
250VAC |
COPPER ALLOY |
2000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
TAPE AND REEL |
4.5 mm |
4.5 inch |
1 |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
2.55 mm |
.1A@16VDC |
125 Cel |
.1 A |
-55 Cel |
TIN |
LATCHED |
.1 A |
SOLDER |
2 mohm |
2 |
16 V |
ROHS COMPLIANT, TAPE PKG |
16 V |
e3 |
LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER |
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Bourns |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SLOT TYPE |
WAVE |
.1A@16VAC |
2000 Cycle(s) |
10000000 ohm |
TUBE |
6.6 mm |
6.1 inch |
1 |
8.38 mm |
.1A@16VDC |
125 Cel |
.1 A |
-55 Cel |
TIN |
LATCHED |
.1 A |
WIRE |
2 mohm |
2 |
16 V |
16 V |
e3 |
.305 inch |
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Bourns |
ROTARY SWITCH |
SURFACE MOUNT-STRAIGHT |
SPDT |
.1A@16VAC |
TAPE AND REEL |
4.5 mm |
4.5 inch |
1 |
2.55 mm |
.1A@16VDC |
125 Cel |
.1 A |
-55 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
LATCHED |
.1 A |
SOLDER |
2 |
16 V |
16 V |
e3 |
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Bourns |
ROTARY SWITCH |
SURFACE MOUNT-RIGHT ANGLE |
SPDT |
.1A@16VAC |
TAPE AND REEL |
5.6 mm |
5.01 inch |
1 |
5.76 mm |
.1A@16VDC |
125 Cel |
.1 A |
-55 Cel |
TIN |
LATCHED |
.1 A |
SOLDER |
2 |
16 V |
16 V |
e3 |
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Bourns |
ROTARY SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT |
SPDT |
SLOT TYPE |
.1A@16VAC |
50 Cycle(s) |
TUBE |
6.35 mm |
1 |
3.94 mm |
.1A@16VDC |
125 Cel |
.1 A |
-55 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
LATCHED |
.1 A |
SOLDER |
2 |
16 V |
16 V |
e3 |
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Littelfuse |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
KNOB TYPE |
OFF-ON |
IP67; IP69K |
1 |
0.05A@16VDC |
LATCHED |
.05 A |
CONNECTOR |
2 |
16 V |
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Littelfuse |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
KNOB TYPE |
OFF-ON |
1 |
0.05A@16VDC |
LATCHED |
.05 A |
CONNECTOR |
2 |
16 V |
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Littelfuse |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
KNOB TYPE |
OFF-ON |
1 |
0.05A@16VDC |
LATCHED |
.05 A |
CONNECTOR |
2 |
16 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
SPDT |
ROTARY SHAFT |
BLACK |
1500VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
29.9974 mm |
29.0068 inch |
46.8122 mm |
0.1A@30VDC |
70 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.587 inch |
CIRCULAR |
.1 A |
A3US |
250 mohm |
30 V |
OIL PROOF TYPE |
90 deg |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
KNOB TYPE |
OFF-ON |
500000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
43.51 mm |
43.51 inch |
1 |
45.29 mm |
70 Cel |
10 A |
-25 Cel |
.953 inch |
LATCHED |
8 A |
SCREW |
100 mohm |
1.134 inch |
2 |
24 V |
240 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
SPDT |
ROTARY SHAFT |
BLACK |
1500VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
29.9974 mm |
29.0068 inch |
46.8122 mm |
0.1A@30VDC |
70 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.587 inch |
CIRCULAR |
.1 A |
A3US |
250 mohm |
30 V |
OIL PROOF TYPE |
90 deg |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
SPDT |
ROTARY SHAFT |
BLACK |
1500VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
29.9974 mm |
29.0068 inch |
46.8122 mm |
0.1A@30VDC |
70 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.587 inch |
CIRCULAR |
.1 A |
A3US |
250 mohm |
30 V |
90 deg |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
KNOB TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
21.1 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
RECTANGULAR TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
KNOB TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
BLACK |
100000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
21.1 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165S |
100 mohm |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
.291 inch |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
RECTANGULAR TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROUND TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
KNOB TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
BLACK |
100000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
21.1 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165S |
100 mohm |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
.291 inch |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SQUARE TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROUND TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROUND TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SQUARE TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
KNOB TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
RED |
100000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
21.1 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
100 mohm |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
.291 inch |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SQUARE TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROUND TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SQUARE TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
KNOB TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
21.1 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165S |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
RECTANGULAR TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SQUARE TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
KNOB TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
21.1 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165S |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
RECTANGULAR TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
RECTANGULAR TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROTARY |
5A@250VAC |
RED |
100000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
24.003 mm |
18.0086 inch |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
CIRCULAR |
3 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
A165 |
100 mohm |
30 V |
250 V |
.291 inch |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
KNOB TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
21.1 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROUND TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
RECTANGULAR TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROUND TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
KNOB TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
21.1 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
RECTANGULAR TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
RECTANGULAR TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SQUARE TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
RECTANGULAR TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
10.3 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
KNOB TYPE |
5A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
15.8 inch |
IP65 |
1 |
21.1 mm |
3A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
LATCHED |
3 A |
SOLDER |
A165W |
2 |
30 V |
125 V |
Rotary switches are electronic switches that are activated by rotating a dial or knob. They are commonly used in a variety of applications, such as audio equipment, industrial control systems, and consumer electronics.
Rotary switches typically consist of a housing, a dial or knob, and a set of electrical contacts. When the dial or knob is rotated, it completes a circuit between the contacts, allowing electrical current to flow through the switch. Some rotary switches also include detents or stops that provide tactile feedback as the dial is rotated.
Rotary switches come in different configurations, including single-pole, double-pole, and multi-pole switches. They also come in different contact arrangements, such as make-before-break, break-before-make, and center-off switches.
Rotary switches offer several advantages over other types of switches. They provide a simple and intuitive 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.