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Electronic components

Any basic device or physical entity in an electronic system used to affect electrons or their associated fields.

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travel

Electronic components; Switches

The total distance the actuator can move.

two circuits

Electronic components; Switches

A circuit in which one circuit is completed in one position and another separate circuit is completed in an other position.

vibration resistance

Electronic components; Switches

The range of vibration for which closed contacts will not open for longer than a specific time when vibration is applied to a switch currently in operation.

washable

Electronic components; Switches

Applied to PC board mounted devices indicating compatibility with cleaning processes used after soldering. No degradation of electrical or mechanical parameters occurs. The switch ...

wave soldering

Electronic components; Switches

A method of soldering in which a wave of molten solder contacts the components on the PCB as the PC Board with the components is conveyed through the process.

wiping action

Electronic components; Switches

Sliding of contacts over one another resulting in cleaning of the contacts.

actuation force

Electronic components; Switches

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