Switches

Switches

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Operating force

Electronic components; Switches

The force required to change the actuator of a switch from one position to another. Torque for rotary products.

Arcing

Electronic components; Switches

The flow of electric current between switch contacts during opening or closing of the contacts. This current flow can be damaging to the contacts of a switch.

Angle of throw

Electronic components; Switches

Indicates total travel arc on toggle or rocker switches. Unit of measure : degrees

Alloy

Electronic components; Switches

A metal created by combining two or more metals to obtain a specific physical property

Quick-connect terminal

Electronic components; Switches

Flat tab or blade style terminals designed to accept push-on female wire connectors (instead of soldering). The most popular sizes are : 0.250". 0.187". 0.110" wide.

A terminal which is filled with resin after being connected to the internal circuit of the switch with a lead to eliminate exposed current-carrying metal parts and thereby to enhance the drip-proof ...

Pole

Electronic components; Switches

Single common electrical input having one or more outputs. The number of seperate circuits that can be active through a switch at any one time. A single-pole switch allows one closed circuit at a ...