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Switches
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Switches
Maintained
Electronic components; Switches
A position of a switch which remains unchanged when actuation force is removed from switch actuator. Contrast with Momentary.
Make and break
Electronic components; Switches
Opening one circuit before completing another on the same pole
Alternate action
Electronic components; Switches
Push to close and push to open the switch. A given circuit condition remains after removal of actuating force. Also known as "push-push switching action". Typically, alternate action pushbuttons do ...
Antistatic
Electronic components; Switches
An antistatic device will withstand a specified potential without conducting between the actuator and any conducting element. Usually the terminals or bushing. Unit of measure : typical value 8-20 ...
Ansi
Electronic components; Switches
American National Standard Institute; a standard-setting agency of the United States which approves the design and/or performances of electronic/electrical components distributed in the world market.
Actuator
Electronic components; Switches
A movable part of a switch which causes a change in the electrical configuration of the switch. For example, toggle, rocker, slider, paddle, pushbuttons, and shaft are different actuators.
Actuation force
Electronic components; Switches
The force required to change the actuator of a switch from one position to another. Torque for rotary products.
