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DIP switch
Manual electric switch that is packaged with others in a group in a standard dual in-line package / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A DIP switch is a manual electric switch that is packaged with others in a group in a standard dual in-line package (DIP). The term may refer to each individual switch, or to the unit as a whole. This type of switch is designed to be used on a printed circuit board along with other electronic components and is commonly used to customize the behavior of an electronic device for specific situations.
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DIP switches are an alternative to jumper blocks. Their main advantages are that they are quicker to change and there are no parts to lose.