MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
M8805/78-001
Switch, Sensitive
Part NumberM8805/78-001
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-105-9876 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,SENSITIVE
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Body Length0.796 INCHES MAXIMUM
MaterialPLASTIC CASE
Actuator StyleROUND
Terminal Type And Quantity9 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Actuator Free Position Height0.434 INCHES NOMINAL
Switch Release Force4.0 OUNCES NOMINAL
Actuator Movement0.060 PRETRAVEL INCHES MAXIMUM AND 0.012 OVERTRAVEL INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.025 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES NOMINAL
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement3 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Center To Center Distance Between0.373 INCHES NOMINAL
Actuator Height0.100 INCHES NOMINAL
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is M8805/78-001 available?
We can source M8805/78-001 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is M8805/78-001 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If M8805/78-001 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like M8805/78-001?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for M8805/78-001?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.