Pololu
Mini Pushbutton Power Switch with Reverse Voltage Protection, LV
A compact latching power switch with built-in reverse voltage protection. One push turns power on, another push turns it off – providing clean, reliable powe...
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A compact latching power switch with built-in reverse voltage protection. One push turns power on, another push turns it off – providing clean, reliable power control without bulky mechanical switches.
This low-voltage (LV) version operates from 2.2V to 20V with up to 6A continuous current, making it ideal for battery-powered robots, portable electronics, and microcontroller projects. Additional control inputs enable advanced features like automatic shutdown triggered by the device being powered.
Key Features
- Latching Pushbutton Control – Push on, push off operation
- Reverse Voltage Protection – Protects your circuit from incorrect polarity
- Wide Voltage Range – Operates from 2.2V to 20V
- High Current Capacity – Up to 6A continuous
- Control Inputs – Enable automatic shutdown from your microcontroller
- Compact Size – Much smaller than mechanical toggle switches
Ideal For
- Battery-powered robots
- Portable electronics projects
- Arduino and microcontroller power control
- RC vehicles and drones
- Any project needing clean on/off control
Specifications
- Input Voltage: 2.2V to 20V
- Maximum Continuous Current: 6A
- Switch Type: Latching (push on/push off)
- Protection: Reverse voltage
Package Contents
- 1× Mini Pushbutton Power Switch (LV version)
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a single chip that runs a stored program and controls connected inputs and outputs such as buttons, sensors, displays and communication interfaces. In a device built around one, it is the part that executes the code and coordinates the device's behaviour.
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