3 Pin 3mm Pitch SPDT Slide Switch
Number of Pins: A DPDT slide switch has a total of six electrical terminals or pins. These pins are arranged in two rows of three pins each. The pins are typically labeled as follows:
- Two pins for the first pole (often labeled as "Pole A" or "1A" and "1B").
- Two pins for the second pole (often labeled as "Pole B" or "2A" and "2B").
- Two common pins (often labeled as "COM" or "Common").
DPDT Configuration: The "DPDT" designation indicates that the switch has two sets of contacts (poles) and can connect each pole to one of two possible positions, making it a Double-Pole, Double-Throw switch.
Slide Actuator: The switch is operated by moving a slide or actuator, which physically connects or disconnects the two sets of contacts, allowing the switch to change the circuit configuration.