The BD12AV is a 12-position, SPST standard profile DIP switch designed for through-hole mounting. It features an extended actuator for easy operation and an open bottom, right-angle terminal style that allows for solder washing without a tape seal. This switch is rated for 100 mA at 5 V DC, has a mechanical and electrical life of 10,000 cycles, and an operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C. Common applications include address switching for industrial controls, logic switching for computers and peripherals, and various other function-controlling tasks.