# 2.1mm DC Power Jack with Slide Switch

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ADA3642 · **Brand:** [Adafruit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/2-1mm-dc-power-jack-with-slide-switch.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/2-1mm-dc-power-jack-with-slide-switch.html.md))

## Retired product

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## Description

This brilliant invention is a blessing for makers designing or using boards with standard 2.1mm DC barrel jacks. Many devices opt against a proper power switch, for size or cost or other design reasons. So, you're expected to unplug when not in use. But you want something a little fancier! This **2.1mm DC Power Jack with Slide Switch** has the same PCB layout as classic non-switched jacks *but* has a li'l extra on top - a labeled slide switch!

The slide switch does exactly what you'd expect: plug in your power supply (up to 16 VDC, 3A) and switch power on and off. On and off! On and off all daayyy-o. You can clicky-clack to your maker heart's delight! Adafruit swear Adafruit are not pulling your lead--I mean, leg, this has a seriously satisfying clack.

[We also have a version with a rocker switch here](https://core-electronics.com.au/2-1mm-dc-power-jack-with-rocker-switch.html)

## Technical Details

- Electrical Rating: 16VDC 3A
- Contact Resistance: 30 mΩ max.
- Insulation Resistance: 100 MΩ min.
- Life: 30,000 cycles
- Contact material: Copper alloy with silver plating
- Switch Circuit: SPDT
- RoHS compliant: Yes

Product Dimensions: 23.3mm x 17.8mm x 9.9mm / 0.9" x 0.7" x 0.4"

Product Weight: 2.8g / 0.1oz

- [Diagram](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-files/3642/3642_diagram.pdf)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/3/6/3642-01.jpg)