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CIT BNT11SEBQE Toggle Switch SPDT

Details

  • Location: Cabinet-5, Bin 17, Section A
  • Category: Switches & Controls
  • Brand: CIT Relay and Switch
  • Part Number: BNT11SEBQE
  • Model: BNT11SEBQE
  • Switch Type: Toggle
  • Circuit: SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw)
  • Quantity: 10 units
  • Status: Available
  • Price Range: $2.00-2.50 per unit
  • Product URL: DigiKey - BNT11SEBQE

Description

The CIT BNT11SEBQE is a panel-mount toggle switch with SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) configuration. It’s rated for 3A at 120V AC, making it suitable for general-purpose switching applications in control circuits, power distribution, and user interface applications. The through-hole mounting design allows for easy PCB integration or panel mounting.

Specifications

Electrical Characteristics

  • Circuit Type: SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw)
  • Current Rating: 3A (typical)
  • Voltage Rating: 120V AC (typical)
  • Contact Material: Silver-plated
  • Contact Resistance: <50mΩ (typical)
  • Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C

Mechanical Characteristics

  • Switch Type: Toggle
  • Mounting Style: Panel Mount Through-Hole
  • Actuator Type: Toggle lever
  • Life: 100,000+ cycles (typical)
  • Compliance: RoHS compliant

Pin Configuration

SPDT configuration provides:

  • Common (C): Center contact
  • Normally Open (NO): Contact 1
  • Normally Closed (NC): Contact 2

Applications

  • Power distribution and control circuits
  • Equipment on/off switching
  • Mode selection switches
  • Panel-mounted user controls
  • Industrial control systems
  • Prototyping and development boards
  • General-purpose switching applications

Circuit Integration

Basic On/Off Switch

Connect power supply through the switch:

  • Common pin to power source
  • NO pin to load
  • NC pin to alternative load (if needed)

Changeover Configuration

Use SPDT capability to switch between two circuits:

  • Common pin to signal source
  • NO pin to Circuit A
  • NC pin to Circuit B

Technical Notes

  • SPDT configuration allows switching between two circuits
  • 3A rating suitable for most low-power applications
  • 120V AC rating for standard mains voltage applications
  • Toggle actuator provides positive on/off indication
  • Panel mount design allows for easy installation in enclosures
  • Through-hole leads for reliable PCB mounting
  • Silver-plated contacts ensure reliable electrical connection

Tags

switch, toggle, spdt, 3a, 120v, panel-mount, through-hole, digikey, cabinet-5, bin-17, status-available

Notes

Reliable toggle switches for general-purpose switching applications. The SPDT configuration provides flexibility for switching between two circuits. Stock of 10 units provides good supply for multiple projects or control systems.