Ⅰ: Product series: three-digit
165: series 165 micro switch
Ⅱ: Rating: double-digit
(in accordance with IEC61058S)

Ⅲ: Used temperature range: single-digit
1: 25T85 2: 25T125
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 110 quick-connect terminal
5: PCB terminal, vertical
Ⅵ: Type of handle: double-digit
00: without handle 01: 1# handle
02: 2# handle
Ⅶ: Type of handle assembly: single-digit
0: without handle 1: external located
2: internal located
Ⅷ: Operating force: double-digit
(at the condition of no handle)

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: differente electroplating
5: differente contact
Ⅹ: Type of package: single-digit
0=plastic bag
1=shrinked plastic package
2=tape package
3=tube package
4=foam package
5=undetermined