Switches

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Dip

Electronic components; Switches

DIP-in-line Package (in Europe also, DIL : Dual-in-line) refers to a component with two rows of PC terminals. The terminals are most commonly on a 0,100" pitch with 0,300" between rows.

Differential travel

Electronic components; Switches

The distance an actuator moves between the point where contacts snap over and where they snap back, or when contact is made and then brakes.

Electrical durability

Electronic components; Switches

The switching durability when a switch is operated at a specified frequency and specified overtravel (OT) under the rated load.

Cycle

Electronic components; Switches

The complete sequence of indexing through all successive switch positions and returning to the original position.

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

Electronic components; Switches

A US Standards setting group. It sets standards for switch products, especially switches mounted in various enclosures offering specified degrees of protection against intrusion of liquids, dust, ...

Normally closed (NC)

Electronic components; Switches

Normally closed contacts are closed when the switch actuator is in its unactuated position (e.g., the plunger is in the resting position in the case of a pushbutton switch).