Switches or switches<\/i> are devices that act as connectors and circuit breakers.<\/span> In electronic circuits and electrical circuits the switch functions to connect and disconnect the electric current flowing from a voltage source to the load (output) or from one system to another.<\/span> The following are some types of switches based on the construction of each switch.<\/span>
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Top, from left to right: Circuit Breaker, Mercury Switch, Wafer Switch, DIP Switch, Surface Mount Switch, Reed Switch.<\/span> Down, from left to right: Wall Switch, Miniature Toggle Switch, In-Line Switch, Push-Button Switch, Rocker Switch, Micro Switch.<\/span><\/p>\n

Types, Symbols, and Sample Switches<\/i><\/span>
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1. On: Connected Position<\/span><\/li>\n
2. Off: Unconnected Position<\/span><\/li>\n
3. Push: Press<\/span><\/li>\n
4. Pole: Number of contactors<\/span><\/li>\n
5. Throw: Number of Conductor Position (connected)<\/span><\/li>\n
6. Open: Open (Off Position)<\/span><\/li>\n
7. Close: Closed (On Position)<\/span><\/li>\n
8. Break: Off (Unconnected Position)<\/span><\/li>\n
9. SPST (Single Pole Single Throw)<\/span><\/li>\n
10. SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw)<\/span><\/li>\n
11. SPXT (Single Pole X Trow) X = Throw count, for example SP6T (Single Pole 16 Throw)<\/span><\/li>\n
12. DPST (Double Pole Single Throw)<\/span><\/li>\n
13. DPDT (Double Pole Double Throw)<\/span><\/li>\n
14. DPXT (Double Pole X Throw) x = Throw count, for example DP4T (Double Pole 4 Throw)<\/span><\/li>\n
15. Push Button Switch<\/span><\/li>\n
16. Push Break Switch<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    SPDT, SPST, Push-On, and Push-Off Symbols<\/span>
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    DIP Switch symbol<\/span>
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    \n DPDT Switch Symbol<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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