Design Tool
- 1: Switch Basics.
- 1.1: General.
- 1.2: Definitions of different switch types.
- 1.3: Operating Characteristics.
- 1.4: Approvals.
- 1.5: Electrical rating.
- 1.6: Switch Technology.
- 1.7: Contact.
- 1.8: Switch Actuation / Design.
- 1.9: Environmental Protection.
- 1.10: Recommendations.
- 2: Typical Applications.
Check Availability of our Stock ProductsDefinitions of different switch types
Rocker switch
Switch, the actuating member of which is a low profile lever (rocker) which has to be tilted to one or more indexed positions in order to achieve a change in contact state.
Push-button switch
Switch, the actuating member of which is a button which has to be pushed in order to achieve a change in contact state.
Rotary switch
Switch, the actuating member of which is a shaft or a spindle which has to be rotated to one or more indexed positions in order to achieve a change in contact state.