Pololu Pushbutton Power Switch LV (old version)
The Pololu Pushbutton Power Switch is a patented design initially created for our Orangutan Robot Controllers as an alternative to bulky mechanical switches. The switch is intended to be the main power switch for a DC device requiring up to several amps of current. Please see the detailed description for product details and limitations. This item is the 2.5-7.0 V low-voltage version.
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Documentation and other information
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Understanding Destructive LC Voltage Spikes (Printable PDF)
Introduction to potentially destructive voltage spikes caused by power lead inductance and low ESR capacitors.
File downloads
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FDS4465 datasheet (141k pdf)
This is the datasheet for the low-voltage P-channel MOSFET used in the low-voltage version of the Pololu Pushbutton Power Switch.
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FDS6679AZ datasheet (421k pdf)
This is the datasheet for the P-channel MOSFET used in the standard-voltage version of the Pololu Pushbutton Power Switch.
Recommended links
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Using the Pololu Pushbutton Power Switch
An tutorial showing how to power an Arduino through the Pololu Pushbutton Power Switch and use the self-shutoff feature, by Instructables member youeveolve. Published November, 2009.
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