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Basic switch
Electronic components; Switches
A small-size switch with a very small contact gap and snap-action mechanism and with a contact structure that switches by a specified movement and specified force enclosed in a case with an actuator ...
Butt contact
Electronic components; Switches
A contact mechanism in which the movable contact makes contact with the fixed (stationary) contact without wiping motion between the surfaces. Typical of toggle and pushbutton switches.
Break-before-make
Electronic components; Switches
On actuation, the movable contact breaks contact with one fixed contact before making contact with another fixed contact. Contrast with make-before break. Typical of toggle and pushbutton switches.
Bifurcated contact
Electronic components; Switches
A wiping movable contact consisting of spring fingers that grip fixed contacts. Typically found in slide switches. Self cleaning action.
Capacitive load
Electronic components; Switches
A load in which the initial current on making (closing) of the contacts is higher than the steady state current. Current leads voltage in capacitive loads.
Carrying current
Electronic components; Switches
The maximum current that can be passed through the already closed contacts of a switch.Contrast with "Contact Rating".
Bounce
Electronic components; Switches
The repeated rebounding of the moveable contact during the transfer from one throw to the next.
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