A DIP (Dual In-line Package) switch is an electronic package (circuit board) consisting of a series of tiny switches. Typically used in the configuration of computers and computer peripherals (for example, circuit boards, modems etc.).
Dome switches are tactile switches under a rubber bubble or dome. When the switch is pressed it collapses the dome and makes the switch contact. Dome switches are commonly used in keywords and membrane keypads. They are generally fairly quiet when operated, so are a good choice for office and consumer environments.
Keyswitches are tactile mechanical switches designed for keyboards and Keypads. They are designed to give the user sensory or tactile feedback that the button or switch has made contact with the control panel beneath, usually a printed circuit board.
Pushbutton switches are mechanical switch that are defined by the method used to activate the switch. The activation method is typically in the form of a plunger that is pushed down to open or close the switch.
Reed switches are magnetically activated switches. Typically manufactured with two ferromagnetic reeds (contact blades), which are sealed in a glass capsule. In the presence of a magnet, the blades (contacts) close.
Rocker actuators are familiar in many on-off switches; they rock or pivot about the centerline, and include both maintained and momentary contact types.
Rotary coded DIP switches are activated by means of a rotating shaft that can have several stop positions. For each position of the shaft (the input) the switch generates an output binary code.
Snap action switches are mechanical switches that produce a very rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. They are useful in situations that require a fast opening or closing of a circuit, such as a mouse button or appliance setting.
Tact switches are tactile electromechanical switches designed for keyboard, keypad, instruments or interface control panel applications. They are designed to give the user sensory or tactile feedback that the button or switch has made contact with the control panel beneath, usually a printed circuit board.
Touch-sensitive switches operate by human touch, as opposed to making or breaking a mechanical connection by pushing a button or flipping a switch. Many different principles can be used to operate a touch-sensitive switch, including temperature, resistance, radio reception, acoustic resonance dampening, or capacitance. Touch-sensitive switches typically do not provide any tactile feedback.
This switch has a toggle that moves or swings to make or break the circuit; includes maintained contact and momentary contact types.
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Single pole, single throw switches makes or breaks the connection of a single conductor in a single branch circuit. This switch typically has two terminals. It is commonly referred to as a "Single-Pole" Switch.
Single pole, double throw switches are makes or breaks the connection of a single conductor with either of two other single conductors. This switch typically has 3 terminals, and is commonly used in pairs and called a "Three-Way" switch.
Double pole, single throw switches makes or breaks the connection of two circuit conductors in a single branch circuit. This switch typically has four terminals.
Double pole, double throw switches makes or breaks the connection of two conductors to two separate circuits. This switch typically has six terminals and is available in both momentary and maintained contact versions.
Special throw types with more than 2 poles, such as switches designed to split loads into separate circuits (e.g., headlamp switches).
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In maintained contact functions, the actuator stays in thrown position. This includes on-off, but it also includes Three-Position - (Center-off) and Three Position - (No Center-off) switches where the switch remains in its actuated position.
Alternating contact switches have an alternation action such as push on, push off.
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Normally closed contacts closed or connected in their when in their (normal) position.
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Surface mount technology is a method of soldering packages directly onto the surface of printed circuit boards without insertion of leads through a board.
This refers to unlisted, specialized, or proprietary terminal type.
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These bases (Not Actuator) are made of metal or composite metal.
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This actuator is made of metal or composite metal material.
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Weather resistant or waterproof switches include sealing such as hermetical sealing against moisture.
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This refers to the full required range of operating temperature.
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