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In a circuit, a _____ is a device that makes or breaks an electrical connection.
There are two basic groups of switches: ______ and ______.
______ switches are the basic, hand-operated type that contain no electronic circuitry.
______ switches are electronic components that can be used as switches. (ex. diodes, FETs, SCRs etc.)
The _____ switch is commonly found on electrical appliances. This mechanical switch contains a slider with a metal contact on the underside.
Another type of mechanical switch is the _____ switch, which are commonly used as light switches. This switch contains a ball-shaped slider with a metal contact. When it's moved to the ON position, the contact rolls into position, completing the circuit (vice versa).
The two main types of push-button switches are _________ switches and __________ switches.
The ________ push-button switch contains a spring that return the button to its original position after it's pushed.
Unlike the momentary action switch, the ________ switch doesn't contain a spring, so it remains in position when pushed on or off.
The _____ switch is a type of momentary contact switch that's used for quick, repeated switching, or for setting of appliance functions. For example, this switch is commonly used in alarm clocks to set the time.
Another common push-button switch is the ______ switch. The push-button part of the switch "rocks" back and forth into the switch positions, and it may have either 2 or 3 positions. These switches are often seen on computer monitors and appliances.
________ Switch - When the button is pushed, the circuit is completed and current flows for as long as the button is held in place. When it is released, the circuit is broken.
________ Switch - When the button is pushed, the circuit is broken for as long as the button is held in place. When it is released, the circuit is completed.
________ Push-button Switch - This switch stays in either of 2 positions. A spring and latching mechanism holds the switch in the position selected until it is operated again.
_________ is used as a safety measure feature in some industrial electronic applications, and dangerous equipment such as saws. It is also very useful in electric cars.
A DC motor acts as a voltage when its armature is rotated If the motor is batter-operated, the generated voltage can be used to (partially) recharge the battery. So when the switch is put in put in the RUN (on) position, the armature rotates and the device runs. To stop the armature rotation, the switch is moved to the STOP position. When this occurs, the generated voltage is connected across a low-resistance, high current that rapidly stops the motor. This is called __________.
The _____ switch is a two-position mechanical switch that can be moved to either the A position or the B position.
In a _____ switch, a knob is used to dial the switch positions.
________ switches are often used in industrial applications where the switch will be used often. These switches operate on the same principles as other switches, but they are larger and generally have higher current and voltage ratings.
_____ switches are used on computer circuit boards, but they aren't electronic switches. The tiny buttons on these switches can be moved into various positions to determine the switch settings. They're sometimes used to match up computer terminals with printers and other peripheral components.
_____ refers to the number of moveable contacts a switch has.
_____ refers to the number of contact positions a switch has.
All switches are rated or described according to the type of connections they have. The ratings describe the number of ____, the number of ____, and the current or voltage rating.
The simplest type of switch is the _________ switch. The name means that the switch contains one moveable contact (1 pole) and can control one circuit (1 throw).
A switch's ____ position is not considered a throw when referring to switch connections.
The ___________ switch (aka A-B switch) contains one moveable contact and can controls two circuits.
The ____________ switch has two moveable contacts and controls two circuits. The poles are mechanically connected, so they move at the same time.
The main disadvantage of mechanical switches is their ________.
When a mechanical switch or relay closes, the switch elements will often bounce, even if only briefly, before making final contact. This is known as ________, and it can disrupt and (in some cases) destroy circuitry.
A special circuit called a _________ can be used to prevent contact bounce. The switch holds the voltage at the value obtained with the first 0 t0 +5 transition, and allows a mechanical switch to be used in applications where operating speed isn't a primary requirement.
_______ is the study of how humans relate to their work environment.
