A dual in-line package (DIP) switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. whose position changes the operating mode of a device. DIP switches help configure computer peripherals, such as hard drives, modems, sound cards, and motherboards.
This 8 Way DIP SPST Switch is the simplest type of switch in which a single toggle either connects or disconnects a single terminal from other. This switch is designed to be conveniently mounted on printed circuit boards to provide various ranges of input to the electronic device. Due to its design, it is also known as a piano switch.
Max. Operating Voltage | 30V DC |
Max. Operating Current | 150mA |
Contact Resistance | <100mΩ |
Operating Temperature | -20°C to 80°C |
Colour | Red and White |
Pitch | 2.54mm |
Mounting Type | Through Hole |
Number of Connecting Pins | 16 |
Position | 8 |
Dimension | 21.8x12.6x9.4mm |