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Electronic engineering
Electronic engineering is an engineering discipline focused on the design, fabrication, testing and operation of circuits, electronic components, devices, and systems.
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current-balance switch
Engineering; Electronic engineering
A switch or relay, operated by the existence of a difference between two currents.
double-make switch
Engineering; Electronic engineering
A switch that closes a previously open circuit at two points simultaneously. Compare double-break switch.
chain switch
Engineering; Electronic engineering
A switch that is actuated by pulling a light metal chain. Successive pulls turn the switch alternatively on and off.
double-break switch
Engineering; Electronic engineering
A switch that opens a previously closed circuit at two points simultaneously on closing. Compare double-make switch.
acceleration switch
Engineering; Electronic engineering
A switch that operates automatically when the acceleration of a body to which it is attached exceeds a predetermined rate in a given direction.
contactor
Engineering; Electronic engineering
A switch used for frequent opening or closing of a circuit. An example is a relay contactor used for keying a transmitter.
disconnect switch
Engineering; Electronic engineering
A switch whose main function is to open a circuit quickly (either manually or automatically) in the event of an overload.
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