Switches

Switches

Industry: Electronic components

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Contact form

Electronic components; Switches

The structure of the electrical I/O circuits of contacts used according to the type of application. (Refer to Contact Form table later in this section.)

Contact area

Electronic components; Switches

The metal surfaces that come into physical contact to complete an electrical circuit. These surfaces are found on movable contacts and terminals.

Contact resistance

Electronic components; Switches

The electrical resistance of the contact point of contacts. Generally, the contact resistance includes the conductive resistance of the spring or terminal section.

Contact gap

Electronic components; Switches

The distance between a stationary contact and a movable contact in the open position.

Creepage

Electronic components; Switches

The unwanted flow of electrical current from one conductive part to another.

Single break contacts

Electronic components; Switches

A contact mechanism using one set of contacts to make or break a given circuit. Typical of electronic or low power switches.

The range of shock for which the components of the switch will not be damaged and for which operating characteristics are maintained when mechanical shock is applied to a switch during transportation ...