Switches are electromechanical components that control current flow through manual or physical actuation. This category includes tactile switches, pushbutton switches, toggle switches, rocker switches, slide switches, DIP switches, rotary switches, keylock switches, reed switches, snap-action/micro switches, and emergency stop (E-stop) switches. Key parameters: contact configuration (SPST, SPDT, DPDT, 3PDT), current/voltage rating, actuator type and force, mounting style (through-hole, SMD, panel mount), IP rating (for sealed/dustproof/waterproof), and electrical life (number of cycles). Illuminated switches integrate LEDs for status indication. Automotive-grade switches meet AEC-Q200 reliability standards. Popular manufacturers: C&K, NKK Switches, Omron, TE Connectivity (ALCOSWITCH), E-Switch, Apem, Grayhill, and Carling Technologies.
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SWITCH HARDWARE
LENS NO-RECESS FOR LED RED 12,4X
LENS NO-RECESS FOR LED GRAY 12.4
EXTENDED CAP ACTUATOR - YELLOW
SWITCH CAP
CAP PUSHBUTTON ROUND RED
CAP PUSHBUTTON ROUND BLACK
SWITCH HARDWARE
CAP TACTILE RECT RED/TRANS LENS
CAP TACT RECT RED/FROST WHT LENS
CAP TACTILE RECT RED/TRANS LENS
CAP TACT RECT RED/FROST WHT LENS
CAP PUSHBUTTON ROUND WHITE
ACTUATOR FOR ROCKER SWITCH BLACK
SWITCH CAP
CAP TACT SWITCH
CAP PUSHBUTTON ROUND YELLOW
SWITCH CAP
C22304 CAP ORANGE
CAP PUSHBUTTON SQUARE RED
CAP PUSHBUTTON SQUARE BLACK
CAP PUSHBUTTON SQUARE BLACK
CAP PUSHBUTTON SQUARE RED
KEYPAD BUTTON
KEYPAD BUTTON
KEYPAD BUTTON
KEYPAD BUTTON
KEYPAD BUTTON
KEYPAD BUTTON
KEYPAD BUTTON
KEYPAD BUTTON
SWITCH CAP
CHERRY MX KEYCAP - R2 (TRANSLUCE
CHERRY MX KEYCAP - R2 (TRANSLUCE
CHERRY MX KEYCAP - R2 (OPAQUE BL
CAP PUSHBUTTON ROUND BLACK
CAP PUSHBUTTON ROUND GREEN
KEYPAD BUTTON
KEYPAD BUTTON
KEYPAD BUTTON
KEYPAD BUTTON
BTN CAP BLK
BTN CAP RED
LENS WITH 1 RECESS FOR LED BLACK
LENS WITH 1 RECESS FOR LED RED 1
LENS WITH 1 RECESS FOR LED GRAY
LENS WITH 1 RECESS FOR LED GREEN
CAP TACTILE ROUND GRAY/GRN LENS