The E6E8-2.7C5-12W15 is a small-form-factor, surface-mount (SMD) rotary encoder manufactured by G-Switch and is compliant with the Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive. It is typically used as a motion or rotational sensing device in a wide range of applications. The encoder has a plastic body with two mounting ears, a round one-piece shaft with a housing diameter of 6.35mm, and an angular range of 12 detents or 360°. It features a 12mm switch clearance, a contact rating of 2.7A at 250VAC, and an operating temperature range of -20 to 70°C. This encoder is compatible with a variety of PCBs, including those with copper and solder mask.