| 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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Nkk Switches |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ROCKER |
ON-ON |
WAVE |
3A@250VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
STAINLESS STEEL |
25 deg |
1500VAC |
COPPER ALLOY |
25000 Cycle(s) |
1000000000 ohm |
13.0048 mm |
12.7 inch |
EPOXY |
DIALLYL PHTHALATE |
SILVER |
28.4988 mm |
85 Cel |
3 A |
SILVER |
-15 Cel |
.433 inch |
GOLD OVER NICKEL/SILVER |
HORIZONTAL |
SOLDER LUG |
M |
10 mohm |
SILVER |
250 V |
e4 |
.157 inch |
NYLON |
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TE Connectivity |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROCKER |
ON-ON |
3A@125VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
BLACK |
500VRMS |
80000 Cycle(s) |
1000000000 ohm |
14.68 mm |
14.0462 inch |
SILVER OVER NICKEL |
9.6 mm |
3A@28VDC |
80 Cel |
3 A |
-20 Cel |
.115 inch |
Silver (Ag) |
LATCHED |
3 A |
WIRE |
20 mohm |
SILVER |
28 V |
UL |
125 V |
e4 |
.13 inch |
NYLON |
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TE Connectivity |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROCKER |
ON-ON |
.02A@20VAC |
GOLD |
BLACK |
20000 Cycle(s) |
GREEN LED |
19.13 mm |
14.05 inch |
9.6 mm |
.02A@20VDC |
80 Cel |
.4 A |
-20 Cel |
LATCHED |
.4 A |
WIRE |
20 V |
20 V |
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TE Connectivity |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROCKER |
(ON)-OFF-(ON) |
3A@125VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
10000 Cycle(s) |
14.68 mm |
9.6 mm |
3A@28VDC |
80 Cel |
3 A |
-20 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
3 A |
WIRE |
28 V |
125 V |
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Nkk Switches |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
HAND |
15A@250VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
POLYAMIDE |
24 deg |
COPPER |
15000 Cycle(s) |
200000000 ohm |
40.9956 mm |
24.003 inch |
SILVER |
39.497 mm |
15A@30VDC |
85 Cel |
15 A |
-20 Cel |
.209 inch |
15 A |
WIRE |
WR |
30 mohm |
30 V |
250 V |
POLYPHENYLENE OXIDE |
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Nkk Switches |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
HAND |
15A@250VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
POLYAMIDE |
24 deg |
BRASS |
15000 Cycle(s) |
200000000 ohm |
40.9956 mm |
24.003 inch |
EPOXY |
SILVER |
30.5816 mm |
15A@30VDC |
85 Cel |
15 A |
-20 Cel |
.209 inch |
15 A |
SCREW |
WR |
10 mohm |
30 V |
250 V |
.327 inch |
POLYPHENYLENE OXIDE |
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Nkk Switches |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROCKER |
ON-ON |
HAND |
15A@250VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
POLYAMIDE |
24 deg |
BRASS |
15000 Cycle(s) |
200000000 ohm |
40.9956 mm |
24.003 inch |
EPOXY |
SILVER |
30.607 mm |
15A@30VDC |
85 Cel |
15 A |
-20 Cel |
.209 inch |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
WR |
10 mohm |
30 V |
250 V |
.423 inch |
POLYPHENYLENE OXIDE |
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Nkk Switches |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF-ON |
HAND |
15A@250VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
POLYAMIDE |
24 deg |
COPPER |
10000 Cycle(s) |
200000000 ohm |
40.9956 mm |
24.003 inch |
SILVER |
39.497 mm |
15A@30VDC |
85 Cel |
15 A |
-20 Cel |
.209 inch |
15 A |
WIRE |
WR |
30 mohm |
30 V |
250 V |
POLYPHENYLENE OXIDE |
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Nkk Switches |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROCKER |
(ON)-OFF-(ON) |
HAND |
15A@250VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
POLYAMIDE |
24 deg |
COPPER |
10000 Cycle(s) |
200000000 ohm |
40.9956 mm |
24.003 inch |
SILVER |
39.497 mm |
15A@30VDC |
85 Cel |
15 A |
-20 Cel |
.209 inch |
TIN |
15 A |
WIRE |
30 mohm |
30 V |
250 V |
e3 |
POLYPHENYLENE OXIDE |
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Nkk Switches |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF-(ON) |
HAND |
15A@250VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
POLYAMIDE |
24 deg |
BRASS |
10000 Cycle(s) |
200000000 ohm |
40.9956 mm |
24.003 inch |
EPOXY |
SILVER |
30.607 mm |
15A@30VDC |
85 Cel |
15 A |
-20 Cel |
.209 inch |
TIN |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
30 V |
250 V |
e3 |
.423 inch |
POLYPHENYLENE OXIDE |
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Omron |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
16A@125VAC |
2000VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
BOX |
30 mm |
19.2 inch |
IP40 |
3.2 N |
28.5 mm |
.2A@5VDC |
55 Cel |
16 A |
-10 Cel |
.193 inch |
GOLD/SILVER |
LATCHED |
.2 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
100 mohm |
5 V |
125 V |
e4 |
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Omron |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
16A@125VAC |
2000VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
BOX |
30 mm |
19.2 inch |
IP40 |
3.2 N |
28.5 mm |
.2A@5VDC |
55 Cel |
16 A |
-10 Cel |
.193 inch |
GOLD/SILVER |
LATCHED |
.2 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
100 mohm |
5 V |
125 V |
e4 |
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Omron |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
16A@125VAC |
2000VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
BOX |
30 mm |
19.2 inch |
IP40 |
3.2 N |
28.5 mm |
.2A@5VDC |
55 Cel |
16 A |
-10 Cel |
.193 inch |
GOLD/SILVER |
LATCHED |
.2 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
100 mohm |
5 V |
125 V |
e4 |
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Omron |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
16A@125VAC |
2000VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
BOX |
30 mm |
19.2 inch |
IP40 |
3.2 N |
28.5 mm |
.2A@5VDC |
55 Cel |
16 A |
-10 Cel |
.193 inch |
LATCHED |
.2 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
100 mohm |
5 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
16A@125VAC |
2000VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
BOX |
30 mm |
19.2 inch |
IP40 |
3.2 N |
28.5 mm |
.2A@5VDC |
55 Cel |
16 A |
-10 Cel |
.193 inch |
GOLD/SILVER |
LATCHED |
.2 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
100 mohm |
5 V |
125 V |
e4 |
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Omron |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
16A@125VAC |
2000VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
BOX |
30 mm |
19.2 inch |
IP40 |
3.2 N |
28.5 mm |
.2A@5VDC |
55 Cel |
16 A |
-10 Cel |
.193 inch |
GOLD/SILVER |
LATCHED |
.2 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
100 mohm |
5 V |
125 V |
e4 |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROCKER |
2A@250VAC |
30 deg |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.8544 mm |
18.923 inch |
37.084 mm |
2A@24VDC |
2 A |
SILVER |
.29 inch |
LATCHED |
2 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
SILVER |
24 V |
MICRO SWITCH |
250 V |
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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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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ROCKER |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
2A@24VDC |
LATCHED |
2 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
24 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ROCKER |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
2A@24VDC |
MOMENTARY |
2 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
24 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ROCKER |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
2A@24VDC |
LATCHED AND MOMENTARY |
2 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
24 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROCKER |
.1A@125VAC |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
.1A@125VDC |
.1 A |
LATCHED |
.1 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
125 V |
125 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ROCKER |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
2A@24VDC |
LATCHED |
2 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
24 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ROCKER |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
2A@24VDC |
LATCHED AND MOMENTARY |
2 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
24 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
4PDT |
ROCKER |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
2A@24VDC |
LATCHED |
2 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
24 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
4PDT |
ROCKER |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
2A@24VDC |
MOMENTARY |
2 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
24 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ROCKER |
.1A@125VAC |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
.1A@125VDC |
.1 A |
LATCHED |
.1 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
125 V |
125 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
4PDT |
ROCKER |
.1A@125VAC |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
.1A@125VDC |
.1 A |
LATCHED |
.1 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
125 V |
125 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROCKER |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
2A@24VDC |
LATCHED |
2 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
24 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ROCKER |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
2A@24VDC |
MOMENTARY |
2 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
24 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROCKER |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
2A@24VDC |
LATCHED |
2 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
24 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ROCKER |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
2A@24VDC |
LATCHED |
2 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
24 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ROCKER |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
2A@24VDC |
MOMENTARY |
2 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
24 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ROCKER |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
2A@24VDC |
LATCHED AND MOMENTARY |
2 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
24 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ROCKER |
.1A@125VAC |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
.1A@125VDC |
.1 A |
MOMENTARY |
.1 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
125 V |
125 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROCKER |
.1A@125VAC |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
.1A@125VDC |
.1 A |
MOMENTARY |
.1 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
125 V |
125 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROCKER |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
2A@24VDC |
MOMENTARY |
2 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
24 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ROCKER |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
2A@24VDC |
MOMENTARY |
2 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
24 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ROCKER |
.1A@125VAC |
25000 Cycle(s) |
28.85 mm |
18.92 inch |
36 mm |
.1A@125VDC |
.1 A |
MOMENTARY |
.1 A |
SOLDER/QUICK CONNECT |
AML24 |
125 V |
125 V |
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E-switch |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROCKER |
15A@125VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
21 mm |
12.9 inch |
14 mm |
55 Cel |
15 A |
-30 Cel |
SILVER |
LATCHED |
QUICK CONNECT |
125 V |
e4 |
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E-switch |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROCKER |
15A@125VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
21 mm |
12.9 inch |
14 mm |
55 Cel |
15 A |
-30 Cel |
SILVER |
MOMENTARY |
QUICK CONNECT |
125 V |
e4 |
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Omron |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPST |
ROCKER |
10A@250VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
21 mm |
12.5 inch |
6.37 N |
16.5 mm |
55 Cel |
10 A |
-20 Cel |
LATCHED |
SOLDER |
250 V |
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TE Connectivity |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ROCKER |
ON-(ON) |
WAVE |
GOLD |
BLACK |
BLACK |
23 deg |
1500VRMS |
80000 Cycle(s) |
0.4VA@20VDC |
1000000000 ohm |
19.05 mm |
13.97 inch |
EPOXY |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
THERMOPLASTIC |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
22.987 mm |
SOLVENT |
80 Cel |
.4 A |
-20 Cel |
.508 inch |
MOMENTARY |
.4 A |
WIRE |
50 mohm |
20 V |
.13 inch |
THERMOPLASTIC |
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Omron |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
10A@250VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
21 mm |
12.5 inch |
3.34 N |
16.5 mm |
55 Cel |
10 A |
-20 Cel |
LATCHED |
SOLDER |
250 V |
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Omron |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
10A@250VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
21 mm |
12.5 inch |
3.34 N |
16.5 mm |
55 Cel |
10 A |
-20 Cel |
LATCHED |
SOLDER |
250 V |
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Omron |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
10A@250VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
21 mm |
12.5 inch |
3.34 N |
16.5 mm |
55 Cel |
10 A |
-20 Cel |
LATCHED |
QUICK CONNECT |
250 V |
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Omron |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
10A@250VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
21 mm |
12.5 inch |
3.34 N |
16.5 mm |
55 Cel |
10 A |
-20 Cel |
LATCHED |
QUICK CONNECT |
250 V |
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Omron |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPST |
ROCKER |
10A@250VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
21 mm |
12.5 inch |
6.37 N |
16.5 mm |
55 Cel |
10 A |
-20 Cel |
LATCHED |
QUICK CONNECT |
250 V |
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.