Adafruit
On-Off Power Button / Pushbutton Toggle Switch
This latching pushbutton toggle switch provides a simple push on / push off action — press once to turn on, press again to turn off. It delivers a satisfying...
This latching pushbutton toggle switch provides a simple push on / push off action — press once to turn on, press again to turn off. It delivers a satisfying tactile click and can reliably handle up to 500 mA at up to 50 V, making it well suited as a power switch or mode toggle for electronics projects.
The switch is breadboard-friendly, though the leads are not on a perfect 2.54 mm (0.1″) grid. A slight bend of the leads allows it to snap into a solderless breadboard or perfboard without difficulty.
Key Features
- Latching Action – Push on / push off toggle operation
- Tactile Click – Clear, satisfying feedback on each press
- 500 mA / 50 V Rating – Suitable for low-power switching applications
- Breadboard Compatible – Through-hole leads fit breadboards and perfboard with minor adjustment
Specifications
- Switch Type – Latching pushbutton (toggle)
- Maximum Current – 500 mA
- Maximum Voltage – 50 V
- Mount Style – Through-hole
Ideal For
- Power on/off switching for projects
- Mode selection toggles
- Breadboard and perfboard prototyping
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- solderless breadboard
- A reusable board with connected holes for building temporary circuits without soldering. It matters in beginner kits because students can change wiring quickly and safely while learning how components connect.
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