Ⅰ: Code of product series: three-digit
163: series 163 micro swich of spring structure
Ⅱ: Rating: double-digit
(in accordance with IEC61058)

Ⅲ: Used temperature range: single-digit
0: T55 1: 25T85
Ⅳ: Loop: single-digit
1: SPDT 2: SPST-NC 3: SPST-NO
Ⅴ: Type of terminal: single-digit
1: soldering terminal
2: PCB terminal, left toward
3: PCB terminal, right toward
4: type 187 quick-connect terminal
5: type 187 quick-connect and solder terminal
6: type 250 quick-connect terminal
7: screwed terminal
8: type 187 quick-connect vertical terminal
Ⅵ: Type of handle: double-digit
00: without handle 01: 01# handle
02: 02# handle
Ⅶ: Position of handle: single-digit
0: without handle 1: standard
2: high OP (operating position)
Ⅷ: Operating force (no handle): double-digit

Ⅸ: Derivative code: double-digit
Including the below, but not limited.
1: same terminal type or other
unconventional structures
2: different operation position
3: color of button or housing
4: different electroplating
5: different contact
6: customerized requirement
Ⅹ: Type of package: single-digit
0=plastic bag 1=shrinked plastic package
2=tape package 3=tube package
4=foam package 5=undetermined