Switches

Switches

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Translucent

Electronic components; Switches

Transmitting light so that objects lying beyond cannot be seen distinctly.

Transparent

Electronic components; Switches

Transmitting light so that objects lying beyond can be seen distinctly.

A contact mechanism using two sets of contacts to make or break a given circuit. The contact gap opens twice as fast, reducing the arc duration, contact surface temperature and material erosion. This ...

Dry circuit

Electronic components; Switches

An application in which power level do not cause arcing melting, or softening of the contacts . Typically requires gold plated contacts for reliable switch operation. At such low levels, and since no ...

Electrical life

Electronic components; Switches

The number of operations at a given electrical load that does not result in a degradation of any electrical or mechanical parameter beyond the standard set by the applicable end-of-life criteria.

Detent

Electronic components; Switches

A mechanical stop that holds the contacts in a given position after the actuation force is removed or prevents the changing of contact position at less than a specified actuation force. Can also be ...