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Ten Best Switches for Audio Visual Market Featured Image

Ten Best Switches for Audio Visual Market

From interactive displays and digital signage to professional audio mixers, control panels, video switchers, and broadcast equipment, audio/visual systems depend on reliable interfaces. Users expect intuitive controls, visual feedback, and long operating life. Illuminated switches help users quickly identify key functions in low-light environments such as theaters, studios, event venues, and control rooms. Meanwhile, sealed…

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What are Right Angle Switches? Featured Image

What are Right Angle Switches?

Right-angle switches are electromechanical switches designed with terminals that extend from the side of the switch body at a 90-degree angle. This allows the switch to mount parallel to the PCB while positioning the actuator at the edge of a device. When the switch is pressed, toggled, or actuated, internal contacts open or close the…

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Poles & Throws Explained – SPST vs. SPDT vs. DPST vs. DPDT Switches! Featured Image

Poles & Throws Explained – SPST vs. SPDT vs. DPST vs. DPDT Switches!

When selecting a switch for your application, you’ll need to consider the electrical circuit function. Is it SPST, SPDT, DPST, or DPDT? Understanding the difference can help you choose the right switch for your design, whether you’re building industrial equipment, consumer electronics, medical devices, or transportation systems.  Understanding Poles and Throws  Before comparing switch types, it’s important to understand two key terms:  Pole refers to…

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New Product: PBA22 Series Pushbutton Switch Featured Image

New Product: PBA22 Series Pushbutton Switch

Introducing the latest NPI from E-Switch: the PBA22 Series Pushbutton Switch. Sealed to IP65, this modular interface, contact block designed robust pushbutton switch is ideal for industrial applications.

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