Electronics Handbook/Components/Switches

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Switch

Switches is a mechanical tool used in electronics to open or close a circuit.

Switch Operation

Opened Switch, I ≠ 0 . Circuit is closed
Closed Switch, I = 0 . Circuit is opened

Types of Switch

Switches Symbol Operation
Single Pole Single Throw
Single Pole Double Throw
Double Pole Single Throw
Double Pole Double Throw
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