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PUSHBUTTON SWITCH

Find the miniature pushbutton switch you are looking for! PS Series
Sensitive (Snap Action) pushbutton switch has momentary action comes
with several options of caps and bezels. Can go up to 5 Amp 125 VAC
contact rating. The PB Series Standard pushbutton switch is offered in
maintained or momentary action, and comes available with either Plunger
and Panel seals. Carries up to 6 Amp 125 VAC contact rating. The B8000
Series Sub Miniature pushbutton switch has momentary action, wave
solderable and is available with latch down features. The SA Series
Ultra Miniature pushbutton switch collection has momentary Action and a
.250" diameter. Lastly, the SB Series of keylite pushbutton switches
has SB Series has momentary action, comes either Illuminated or
Non-Illuminated, and has many sizes and colors of caps available.

What best describes a pushbutton switch is a mechanical switch
characterized by the method employed to make the switch function. The
mode of activation is usually in the shape of a plunger that is pushed
down to make the switch open or close.

The OE2 features rotary action, with or without a pushbutton switch
option. This allows dual modes to be performed by a single switch. A
popular application of the switch uses this dual mode feature to
produce a "scroll and select" function for many different types of
display screens, including LCD and CRT.

Switch producers will be shifting more towards value-added services
that involve combining different switches with other components in a
module. Purchasers an also expect switch manufacturers to focus their
core business on products and target markets that are most lucrative.
Manufacturers see a good demand for a lighted pushbutton switch and/or
a miniature toggle switch and pushbuttons and try to focus their
resources towards these lines.