A dual in-line package switch is actually a set of small manual electronic switches that are designed to be packaged with other circuits.

It offers the potential for the user to customise the behaviour of the electronic device in question, enabling fuller control over the precise function the device will perform in a range of defined scenarios or applications.

DIP switch is a relatively simple and cost-effective component that’s commonly used as an inexpensive way to select and change between various hardware or device options.