This circuit allows an SPST momentary pushbutton to act as a push-on push-off switch, using a DPDT latching (bi-stable) relay. It was originally intended to allow a single pushbutton switch on the ...
Push to make switch (PTM) is a momentary switch that closes the circuit only while pressed and is commonly used in doorbells and keyboards. Single pole, single throw switch (SPST) is a latching switch ...
There are many different types of switches that are intended to address different design requirements, deployment environments, and usage scenarios. I’m always amazed how one thing leads to another.