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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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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 ...
alloy
Electronic components; Switches
A metal created by combining two or more metals to obtain a specific physical property
alternate action
Electronic components; Switches
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 ...
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 ...
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 : ...
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