Some engineers, as well as many non-engineers, might be unaware that electrical switches benefit from being lubricated. In fact, for many electrical switches, lubrication is required if they are going ...

Electronic Products launches its back to basics electronic component series, in partnership with EDN, with an introduction to electromechanical switches. Don’t miss our discussion with Roger Bohannan, ...

Mechanical position and electrical circuitry meet in the no-nonsense limit switch. These cost-effective input devices excel in tough environments and are as simple to install as they are to maintain.

Alternating current (ac) or direct current (dc) circuits are capable of carrying very different currents, as illustrated by the ratings on the switch in Figure 1. This is why it’s so important for ...

Nanoelectromechanical (NEM) switches are similar to conventional semiconductor switches in that they can be used as relays, transistors, logic devices and sensors. However, the operating principles of ...