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Switches
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Switches
carrying current
Electronic components; Switches
The maximum current that can be passed through the already closed contacts of a switch.Contrast with "Contact Rating".
clearance spacing
Electronic components; Switches
Distance through air between electrically live parts of opposite polarity or to ground.
contact area
Electronic components; Switches
The metal surfaces that come into physical contact to complete an electrical circuit. These surfaces are found on movable contacts and terminals.
contact block
Electronic components; Switches
A switching element which is added singly or in groups to an operator to make a complete switch. Typically used with industrial controls (APEM A01 and A02 series).
contact bounce
Electronic components; Switches
The time during switching in which electrical instability (bounce) caused by the rebound of the contacts is observed. Relative mass of the contacts, forces and frequency of supporting members are all ...
contact form
Electronic components; Switches
The structure of the electrical I/O circuits of contacts used according to the type of application. (Refer to Contact Form table later in this section.)
contact gap
Electronic components; Switches
The distance between a stationary contact and a movable contact in the open position.
