5247WWCDB16X445

Toggle Switches

Toggle switches are ubiquitous in electronics, providing the user with a convenient means of connecting or disconnecting two contacts. The most widely used type of toggle switch is classified by the UL rating 5247WWCDB16X445, which looks very similar to other types of toggle switches in terms of size, shape and color. This type of toggle switch is used for general purpose applications.

Application Field and Working Principle

Toggle switches classified by the UL rating 5247WWCDB16X445 are normally used in home appliances, toys, audio equipment, lighting, and other low voltage systems. These switches have an electrical rating of 16A at 125V AC and 2A at 250V AC. This type of toggle switch has a single pole and double throw (SPDT) terminal design, which means that the switch can be used to connect two different circuits. This type of switch also has a double-pole and double-throw (DPDT) design, but it has two sets of terminals to connect two different circuits.

The working principle of the toggle switch is simple. The switch is connected to a load and a power source. When the toggle switch is set to one of the two switch positions (On or Off), the electric current is either interrupted or completed as the switch moves between these two positions. When the switch is turned On, the electric current will pass through the circuit, providing power to the load; when the switch is turned Off, the electric current will not pass through the circuit, thus interrupting the power supply to the load.

The UL rating 5247WWCDB16X445 toggle switches have a toggle terminal design and they feature an insulated body which provides protection against accidental electrical shock. This type of toggle switch is commonly used in indoor applications and is available in various shapes and sizes.