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.

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.

alloy

Electronic components; Switches

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

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 ...

angle of throw

Electronic components; Switches

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

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.

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 ...