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Switches
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contact rating
Electronic components; Switches
The capacity to switch (connect or interrupt) an electrical load. Load characteristic (resistive, inductive, capacitive, power factor). Contrast with non-switching rating.
switching rating
Electronic components; Switches
The capacity to switch (connect or interrupt) an electrical load. Load characteristic (resistive, inductive, capacitive, power factor). Contrast with non-switching rating.
contact resistance
Electronic components; Switches
The electrical resistance of the contact point of contacts. Generally, the contact resistance includes the conductive resistance of the spring or terminal section.
creepage
Electronic components; Switches
The unwanted flow of electrical current from one conductive part to another.
cycle
Electronic components; Switches
The complete sequence of indexing through all successive switch positions and returning to the original position.
detent
Electronic components; Switches
A mechanical stop that holds the contacts in a given position after the actuation force is removed or prevents the changing of contact position at less than a specified actuation force. Can also be ...
dielectric strength
Electronic components; Switches
The threshold value up to which insulation will not be destroyed when a high voltage is applied for 1 minute to a predetermined measurement location.
