Slide switches are commonly used to control the flow of electricity in devices. They’re defined by their method of operation: a slider moves from position to position in a linear direction, allowing circuits to open and close. They’re a fundamental component in many products — providing a reliable and user-friendly way to interact with the device — but what are the best slide switches 2024?
Best Slide Switches 2024
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ELECTRICAL RATING: See Individual Specifications MECHANICAL LIFE: 10,000 Cycles Minimum CONTACTS: Silver Plate TIMING: See Individual Specifications; For Special Applications Contact Factory. INITIAL CONTACT RESISTANCE: 20mΩ Max. INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ Min. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 500VAC for 1 Minute Between Any Terminal and Frame OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
ELECTRICAL RATING: 0.3A @ 6VDC ELECTRICAL LIFE: 10,000 Cycles CONTACT RESISTANCE: 50mΩ INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100M Ω at 500VDC DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 500VAC OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 85°C STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 85°C ACTUATION FORCE: 200 gf TRAVEL: 2.0mm CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: DPDT
ELECTRICAL RATING: 25mA @ 24VDC ELECTRICAL LIFE: 10,000 cycles CONTACT RESISTANCE: 70mΩ Max. INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1MΩ Min @ 100VDC DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 100VAC for 1 Minute OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 70°C STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 85°C TRAVEL: 1.50mm CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPDT ACTUATION FORCE: 150±100gf
ELECTRICAL RATING: Gold: 0.4VA 20V AC or DC; Silver: 5A 120VAC, 2A 250VAC ELECTRICAL LIFE: 30,000 Make-and-Break Cycles at Full Load CONTACT RESISTANCE: 10mΩ Max. Typical at 2-4VDC; 100mA for Both Silver and Gold Plated Contacts INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000MΩ Min. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000V RMS at Sea Level OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -30°C to 85°C MATERIALS/CASE: Diallyl Phthalate (DAP) UL 94V0 HOUSING: Stainless Steel SLIDE HANDLE: Nylon UL 94HB CONTACTS: Silver or Gold Plated Copper Alloy
ELECTRICAL RATING: 3A @ 120VAC; 1A @ 250VAC ELECTRICAL LIFE: 30,000 Make-and-Break Cycles at Full Load CONTACT RESISTANCE: 10mΩ Max. Typical at 2-4VDC; 100mA for Both Silver and Gold Plated Contacts INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000MΩ Min. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000V RMS at Sea Level OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -30°C to 85°C MATERIALS/CASE: Diallyl phthalate (DAP) HOUSING: Stainless Steel SLIDE HANDLE: Nylon CONTACTS/TERMINALS: Gold or Silver Plated Copper Alloy
ELECTRICAL RATING: 0.4VA Max. @ 20V (AC or DC max) LIFE EXPECTANCY: 40,000 cycles CONTACT RESISTANCE: 50mΩ Max INSULATION RESISTANCE: 500MΩ Min at 250VDC DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 500VAC RMS at Sea Level OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -20ºC to 80ºC OPERATING FORCE: 2-position: 200gf ± 100gf; 3-position: 250gf ± 125gf TRAVEL: 2-position: 1.9mm; 3-position: 0.95mm
ELECTRICAL RATING: Dependent on Contact Plating MECHANICAL LIFE: 20,000 Operations CONTACT RESISTANCE: 10mΩ Max. Typical at 2-4VDC; 100mA for Both Silver and Gold Plated Contacts INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000MΩ Min. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1000V RMS at Sea Level OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 80°C MATERIALS/CONTACTS/TERMINALS: Silver or Gold Plated Copper Alloy
ELECTRICAL RATING: 30mA @ 15VDC ELECTRICAL LIFE: 5,000 cycles Min. CONTACT RESISTANCE: 1Ω Max. INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1MΩ Min @ 250VDC DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 100VAC OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -10°C to 60°C STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -25°C to 85°C TRAVEL: 1.50mm from each position to the next position CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SP3T, 1-Pole ON-ON- (ON) ACTUATION FORCE: 150gf
ELECTRICAL RATING: 25mA @ 24VDC ELECTRICAL LIFE: 10,000 Cycles CONTACT RESISTANCE: 70mΩ Max INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1MΩ Min @ 100VDC DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 100VAC for 1 Minute OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 70°C STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 85°C TRAVEL: 1.50mm CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SP3T ACTUATION FORCE: POS.2 to POS.1 or POS.3: 200±150gf; POS.3 or POS.1 to POS.2: 150±100gf
#1. EG Series
EG Series subminiature slide switches offer dozens of customization options to help you get the package style and size that you need. They’re available with circuits up to six poles, and some are available for panel mounting with PC board pin termination and vertical or horizontal actuator options. These slide switches are electrically rated for 200mA, 30VDC. They operate in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 70°C. Applications for the EG Series subminiature slide switch include:
- Computer/peripheral
- Consumer electronics
- Instrumentation
- Test/measurement markets
#2. EGL2290 Series
The EGL2290 Series slide switch offers LED illumination in the actuator and multiple LED colors to choose from: red, blue, green, yellow, white and a red-green multicolor LED indicator light option. The EGL2290 Series has a surface mount design with a compact footprint and offers a Double Pole, Double Throw (DPDT) circuit with two actuator positions. The switch operates in temperatures ranging from -40°C to 85°C. These features allow the EGL2290 series slide switch to be used across a wide variety of applications and operating conditions where illumination in the actuator is required. Applications for this illuminated slide switch include:
- Computer/peripheral
- Consumer electronics
- Instrumentation
- Test/measurement
#3. EG1215 Series
The EG1215 slide switch is a surface mount PCB design and offers a compact package of 2.6mm x 6.7mm with a 1.4mm profile height. These slide switches provide SPDT contact arrangements, 1.5mm of actuator travel and an actuation force of 150gf. The electrical rating on this switch is 25mA of 24VDC with an electrical life of 10,000 cycles. They operate in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 70°C and can be stored at temperatures ranging from -40°C to 85°C. Applications for the EG1215 Series slide switch include:
- Handheld devices
- Wearable electronics
- Internet of things
- Smart home devices
- Telecommunications
- Testing equipment
#4. 500 Series
The 500 Series miniature slide switches are PC board mountable or panel mountable. They come with single or double-pole circuits with up to three actuator positions for performing both momentary and maintained (latching) functions in temperatures ranging from -30°C to 85°C. Actuators of various heights are also available for these custom slide switches. The 500 Series is available with either silver or gold contacts. The silver contacts are rated to handle up to 5A of 120VAC with cURus approval, and the silver contacts can handle 0.4VA of 20V alternating or direct current. Terminal options include PC board pin, solder lug, quick connect and wire wrap. Applications for this miniature slide switch include:
- Consumer electronics
- Instrumentation
- Computer servers/peripherals
- Test/measurement
#5. 500A Series
The 500A Series subminiature slide switch has three termination options for surface mounting, PC board mounting or PC board mounting at a right angle. It’s available in two, Single Pole, Double Throw (SPDT) circuit options with gold or silver contacts and an epoxy seal. The 500A Series switches have silver contacts with electrical ratings of up to 3A of 120 VAC with cURus approval. The gold contacts are rated for 0.4VA of 20V alternating or direct current. These switches operate in temperatures ranging from -30°C to 85°C. These types of subminiature slide switches are commonly used in:
- Consumer electronics
- Computer servers/peripherals
- Test and measurement
- Instrumentation
#6. 500R Series
The 500R Series offers an IP67 rating for protection from water, dust and the elements, and with a 40,000-cycle life expectancy, you can depend on this slide switch. The actuator has up to three positions, has both Single Pole, Double Throw (SPDT) and Double Pole, Double Throw (DPDT) circuit options, and comes with gold contacts that have electrical ratings of 0.4VA of 20V alternating or direct current. These sealed slide switches are PC board mountable at a right angle or vertically. These switches work well in a variety of applications and markets where protection from moisture and dust is a concern. Some of those possible applications include:
- Audio/visual
- Consumer electronics
- Computer peripherals
- Instrumentation
- Telecommunications
- Medical equipment
#7. 600 Series
The 600 Series miniature slide switch offers single and double-pole options and is panel mountable. You can choose from multiple termination options: right angle PC board pin, vertical PC board pin and surface mount. There’s also three actuation options: recessed, extended or side. The actuator has up to three positions for performing multiple maintained functions. This slide switch series provides a durable, lightweight plastic switch body housing. The 600 Series comes with silver contacts rated for 1A, 30VDC or gold contacts rated for 0.4VA, 20V of alternating or direct current. The 600 Series miniature slide switch is commonly used for:
- Consumer electronics
- Computer servers/peripherals
- Test and measurement
- Instrumentation
#8. EG1312 Series
The EG1312 Series is a right-angle surface mount slide switch. It comes in an SP3T circuit function. The switch performs maintained functions in the left and center position, however, the right position performs only momentary functions. This uniqueness is what makes the EG1312 stand out. The package size is 9.9mm long, 3mm wide and about 1.5 mm high above the PCB surface. This results in an ideal package size that’s perfect for the following markets:
- Audio/visual
- Consumer electronics
- Computer peripherals
- Instrumentation
- Telecommunications
- Medical equipment
#9. EG1315 Series
The EG1315 Series slide switch has a surface mount, PC board mounting design and offers a compact package design of 2.6mm x 9.7mm with a 1.9mm profile height. The EG1315 provides Single Pole, Three Throw (SP3T) contact arrangement, 1.50mm travel and actuation force of 150 – 200gf. The electrical rating is 25mA@24VDC with an electrical life of 10,000 cycles. These slide switches operate in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 70°C, and they can be stored at -40°C to 85°C. Applications for the EG1315 Series slide switch include:
- Handheld devices
- Wearable electronics
- Internet of Things
- Smart Home devices
- Telecommunications
- Testing equipment