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6 Pin Push Switch

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A  6 Pin Push Switch  also known as  Mini DPDT Push Switch , is nothing but a combination of two push switches placed together inside one package. Unlike momentary switches which connect the wires of the switch only for a second, this switch retains its ON-OFF state till pushed later on. For example, if I push it once so that it’s turned on, it will remain in ON state till it’s pushed again. That’s why this switch is useful in controlling power connections most of the time. Now back onto its features. It has two common ports which are independent of each other and have no connection between them at all, which means you can switch two different wires easily through it. If you refer to this pin diagram: You can easily interpret that this switch has two   common   pins which are simultaneously switched ON and OFF. When the  trigger  is pushed and moves down a notch, the connections between  Pin 1 to Pin 2  and  Pin 5 to Pin 6  are made. This is the  ON  state of the swit