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Toggle Switches

Light-duty, heavy-duty, and extra-heavy-duty toggle switches manufactured by Littelfuse are designed for applications in harsh environments like those found in commercial vehicles. In addition, we offer marine toggle switches and sealed, waterproof toggle switches for applications that require added protection against harsh weather, dust, and water. Browse our lineup of automotive toggle switches to find general-purpose toggle switches, illuminated toggle switches, special-purpose toggle switches, and toggle switch accessories.
  • Littelfuse offers a wide variety of toggle switches for general applications and special purposes
  • Marine-grade toggle switches and sealed, waterproof toggle switches are available

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are toggle switches?

Toggle switches are operated by moving a small lever or handle up and down or left and right, depending on the switch orientation, to make and break electrical circuits and control the flow of current to connected electrical devices. Maintained-contact toggle switches may be simple on/off switches or three-position switches with a center position. Toggle switches can

How do toggle switches work?

Toggle switches may have single-pole, single-throw (SPST), single-pole, double-throw (SPDT), double-pole, single-throw (DPST), or double-pole, double-throw (DPDT) circuitry. They can also be normally open or normally closed. A typical toggle switch is constructed with a lever, spring, O-ring, plunger, moving armature, case, base, and terminals.