within an illuminating pushbutton switch , an electronic latching circuit replaces an electromagnetic holding coil for latching or releasing a state of the illuminated pushbutton switch . the electronic latching circuit includes inputs receiving clock and reset control signals , one or more outputs delivering latch output states , which may include multiple configurable states , and latch logic controlled by the clock and reset control signals and delivering signals maintaining the illuminated pushbutton switch in a predetermined condition depending upon the latch state . the electronic logic circuit fits within the illuminated pushbutton switch housing in space sized to hold one snap action switching device without increase in the length , weight or mounting depth of the illuminated pushbutton switch .