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...
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 chip that runs your program and controls connected inputs and outputs. For this product, it is the part that reads buttons and sensors, drives the display and speaker, and communicates over Bluetooth.
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