This is along the more basic line of questioning...
Basically, I'm wondering if there's an electronic component (or electromechanical, more likely) that can fill my need. I'm looking for something along the lines of a relay, but one that after being switched on/off, will remain in that state without power applied.
I'm building a small switching device, but would love to hold power consumption to a minimum by applying power to make the switch, and then disconnecting power after the switch has been made... while holding the specific switch in its commanded position (on/off).
Probably a pretty simple question, but the EE's in training I talked to recently weren't sure if there was anything quite like that available or not... so maybe someone with a bit more hands-on experience could pitch in a hand?