{"product_id":"7x7mm-push-button-switch-6-pin-dpdt-self-locking-or-momentary","title":"7x7mm Push Button Switch — 6-Pin DPDT, Self-Locking or Momentary","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.nznpd{--o:#F57C00;--od:#E65100;--ink:#0F172A;--mut:#5b6573;--line:#E8ECF0;--soft:#F7F8FA;max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto;color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit;line-height:1.6;padding:0 5%;box-sizing:border-box}\n.nznpd,.nznpd *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.nznpd p{margin:0;color:var(--mut);font-size:15px;line-height:1.65}\n.nznpd strong{color:var(--ink)}\n.nznpd__intro{font-size:16px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;line-height:1.6}\n.nznpd__checks{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:22px 0 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);column-gap:26px;row-gap:13px}\n.nznpd__checks li{display:flex;gap:11px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.45}\n.nznpd__checks li::before{content:\"✓\";flex:0 0 auto;width:21px;height:21px;margin-top:1px;border-radius:999px;background:#FFF3E8;color:var(--o);font-size:12px;font-weight:900;line-height:21px;text-align:center}\n.nznpd__qs{background:linear-gradient(170deg,#FFF9F3,#FFF1E6);border:2px solid #FCE0C6;border-radius:16px;padding:22px}\n.nznpd__qs h3{margin:0 0 16px;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--od)}\n.nznpd__steps{list-style:none;counter-reset:s;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;gap:14px}\n.nznpd__steps li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:27px 1fr;gap:12px}\n.nznpd__steps li::before{counter-increment:s;content:counter(s);width:27px;height:27px;border-radius:999px;background:#fff;border:2px solid #FCE0C6;color:var(--od);font-weight:800;font-size:13px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}\n.nznpd__steps strong{display:block;font-size:14px}\n.nznpd__steps p{font-size:13px;margin-top:2px;line-height:1.45}\n.nznpd__block{margin-top:36px;padding-top:30px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}\n.nznpd__h{margin:0 0 28px;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}\n.nznpd__h::before{content:\"\";flex:0 0 auto;width:20px;height:3px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--o)}\n.nznpd__specs{border:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden}\n.nznpd__spec{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(150px,.7fr) 1fr;gap:18px;padding:12px 16px;font-size:14px}\n.nznpd__spec:nth-child(odd){background:var(--soft)}\n.nznpd__spec span{color:var(--mut)}\n.nznpd__spec strong{font-weight:700}\n.nznpd__included{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:center;border:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;background:var(--soft);padding:18px 20px}\n.nznpd__qty{flex:0 0 auto;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;background:#FFF3E8;color:var(--o);font-weight:800;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}\n.nznpd__included strong{display:block;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:3px}\n.nznpd__uses{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:10px}\n.nznpd__use{padding:13px 14px;background:var(--soft);border-left:3px solid var(--o);border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.4}\n.nznpd__faqs{display:grid;gap:10px}\n.nznpd__faq{border:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;background:#fff;padding:0 16px;transition:border-color .18s ease}\n.nznpd__faq[open]{border-color:#FCE0C6}\n.nznpd__faq summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;padding:15px 0;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px}\n.nznpd__faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.nznpd__faq summary::after{content:\"›\";flex:0 0 auto;color:var(--o);font-weight:800;font-size:20px;line-height:1;display:inline-block;transform:rotate(90deg);transition:transform .22s ease}\n.nznpd__faq[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(-90deg)}\n.nznpd__faq p{padding:0 0 16px;font-size:14px}\n.nznpd__faq[open] p{animation:nznpdReveal .24s ease}\n@keyframes nznpdReveal{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-5px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}\n.nznpd p.nznpd__note{margin-top:16px;background:var(--soft);border:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:14px 16px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--mut);line-height:1.55}\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.nznpd__faq summary::after{transition:none}.nznpd__faq[open] p{animation:none}}\n@media (max-width:749px){.nznpd__checks{grid-template-columns:1fr}.nznpd__uses{grid-template-columns:1fr}.nznpd__spec{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nznpd__intro\"\u003eA compact 7×7mm 6-pin push button switch, available in two actions — choose above. The \u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Locking (latching)\u003c\/strong\u003e version stays in place when pressed and releases on a second press, making it a perfect on\/off power button. The \u003cstrong\u003eMomentary\u003c\/strong\u003e version is active only while you hold it down, ideal for reset, mode and trigger buttons. Both share the same 6-pin DPDT layout for through-hole PCB mounting, switching two independent circuits at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nznpd__checks\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 7×7mm body, 6-pin DPDT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose Self-Locking (latch) or Momentary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrough-hole PCB mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitches two circuits at once (2-pole)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-Locking ideal as a power on\/off button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositive, tactile click action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon in audio gear, power supplies \u0026amp; DIY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard DIP footprint, easy to solder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSwitch size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7 × 7mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-pin DPDT (2-pole)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Locking (latching) or Momentary — select above\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMounting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrough-hole PCB (DIP)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eContact rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~0.5A 50VDC (signal level — verify for your load)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOperating force\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight, tactile\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePin pitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard DIP spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBody colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__included\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qty\"\u003e1×\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7×7mm push button switch (your chosen action)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold individually — pick Self-Locking or Momentary above. Buy as many as you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eGreat for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__uses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003ePower on\/off buttons (Self-Locking)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eReset, mode \u0026amp; trigger buttons (Momentary)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eAudio gear, amps \u0026amp; effects pedals\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eDIY electronics \u0026amp; custom PCBs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003ePower supplies \u0026amp; instrument panels\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eHobby, maker \u0026amp; repair projects\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting started\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"nznpd__steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-Locking latches on and off with each press (great for power). Momentary is on only while pressed (great for reset\/trigger).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentify the pins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a 6-pin DPDT — two independent pole groups of three pins. Use a multimeter's continuity mode to confirm which pins switch together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolder into your board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrop the pins through your PCB or perfboard holes and solder underneath. The standard DIP spacing fits common layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire your circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a power button, run your supply through one pole of the Self-Locking version. Switch a relay or MOSFET if your load exceeds the contact rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__faqs\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\" open\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between Self-Locking and Momentary?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-Locking (latching) stays in its pressed state — press once for on, press again for off — so it holds without you holding it. Momentary is only active while you press it and springs back when released. Choose the action that suits your project above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow many circuits can it switch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a 6-pin DPDT switch, so it controls two independent circuits (two poles) at the same time. You can use one pole or both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs it PCB or panel mount?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a through-hole PCB switch with DIP pins, designed to solder straight onto a board or perfboard rather than mount through a panel cutout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat current can it handle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are signal-level switches — roughly 0.5A at 50VDC. For mains voltage or higher-current loads, use the switch to control a relay or MOSFET rather than switching the load directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it as a power button?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the Self-Locking version is ideal for a latching power on\/off button, as it holds its state without being held down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nznpd__note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact rating is signal-level — for mains or high-current loads, switch a relay or MOSFET with it rather than the load directly. Need a handful? Buying 3 or more unlocks a lower per-unit price — see the quantity discounts above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NZN Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Self-Locking","offer_id":42898598920288,"sku":"SW-7X7-6P-LK","price":1.29,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Momentary","offer_id":42898598953056,"sku":"SW-7X7-6P-MOM","price":1.29,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/6127\/0112\/files\/Tactile_Button_7mmsquared_hero.png?v=1782357902","url":"https:\/\/www.nznelectronics.co.nz\/products\/7x7mm-push-button-switch-6-pin-dpdt-self-locking-or-momentary","provider":"NZN Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}