{"product_id":"self-locking-switch-push-button-swith-press-on-off-6pin-size-5-8x5-8mm-7x7mm-8x8mm-8-5x8-5mm","title":"Self-Locking Push Button Switch 6-Pin DIP – 5.8×5.8mm \/ 7×7mm","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=DM+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700\u0026display=swap');\n  .nzn-desc .tagline{font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:#333;border-left:3px solid #e07e2c;padding-left:16px;margin-bottom:32px}\n  .nzn-desc .section-title{font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#e07e2c;margin-bottom:14px}\n  .nzn-desc .specs-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:32px;font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:14px}\n  .nzn-desc .specs-table tr{border-bottom:1px solid #ebebeb}\n  .nzn-desc .specs-table tr:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n  .nzn-desc .specs-table td{padding:10px 8px}\n  .nzn-desc .specs-table td:first-child{color:#888;width:42%;font-size:14px}\n  .nzn-desc .specs-table td:last-child{font-weight:600;color:#1a1a1a}\n  .nzn-desc .uses-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px;margin-bottom:32px}\n  .nzn-desc .use-item{background:#f7f7f7;border-left:3px solid #e07e2c;padding:12px 14px;font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.5;color:#2a2a2a}\n  .nzn-desc .note{background:#fafafa;border:1px solid #e8e8e8;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 16px;font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#888;line-height:1.6}\n  .nzn-desc .note strong{color:#555}\n  .nzn-desc .setup-box{background:#f0f7ff;border-left:3px solid #4a90d9;padding:14px 16px;font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#2c4a6e;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:32px;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0}\n  .nzn-desc .faq-item{margin-bottom:12px}\n  .nzn-desc .faq-q{font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a1a;margin-bottom:3px}\n  .nzn-desc .faq-a{font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:13.5px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;padding-left:14px;border-left:2px solid #e07e2c}\n  .nzn-desc hr.divider{border:none;border-top:1px solid #ebebeb;margin:28px 0}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nzn-desc\" style=\"max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"tagline\"\u003eA compact 6-pin DIP push button switch in a through-hole package — available in self-locking (latching) or momentary action, and in two body sizes. Press once to lock on, press again to release. Easy to solder onto standard perfboard or PCB with no external latch circuit required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"section-title\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-pin DIP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrough-hole (PCB \/ perfboard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.8 × 5.8mm  \/  7 × 7mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable Actions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-locking (latching)  \/  Momentary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"setup-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Locking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Press once to engage, press again to release. Maintains its state without being held. Ideal for power switches, mode toggles, and on\/off controls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eMomentary\u003c\/strong\u003e — Active only while pressed. Returns to open when released. Ideal for triggers, input signals, and functions that should only fire while held.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"section-title\"\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"uses-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"use-item\"\u003ePower switches on DIY electronics \u0026amp; embedded projects\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"use-item\"\u003eMode toggles on custom PCBs \u0026amp; perfboard builds\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"use-item\"\u003eToys \u0026amp; consumer electronics\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"use-item\"\u003eKitchen appliances \u0026amp; ventilator controls\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"use-item\"\u003eCompact enclosures where a low-profile switch is needed\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"use-item\"\u003eGeneral-purpose on\/off switching in hobby circuits\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"section-title\"\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between 5.8×5.8mm and 7×7mm?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eThe dimensions refer to the body footprint of the switch. The 5.8×5.8mm is more compact and suits tighter PCB layouts, while the 7×7mm has a larger body and button surface. Both are electrically identical — choose based on your board spacing and the feel you want.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eHow is a 6-pin switch wired differently to a standard 2-pin?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eThe 6-pin DIP layout provides two sets of contacts (3 pins per side), effectively giving you DPDT (double-pole double-throw) switching. This lets you switch two independent circuits simultaneously, or wire both sides in parallel for increased current capacity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select your required size and action (Self-Locking or Momentary) from the variant selector before adding to cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NZN Electronics","offers":[{"title":"5.8mm x 5.8mm \/ Self Locking","offer_id":42681949323360,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.8mm x 5.8mm \/ Momentary","offer_id":42681949356128,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7mm x 7mm \/ Self Locking","offer_id":42681949388896,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7mm x 7mm \/ Momentary","offer_id":42681949421664,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/6127\/0112\/files\/IMG_3795.heic?v=1775521063","url":"https:\/\/www.nznelectronics.co.nz\/products\/self-locking-switch-push-button-swith-press-on-off-6pin-size-5-8x5-8mm-7x7mm-8x8mm-8-5x8-5mm","provider":"NZN Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}