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NO SPST (Normally Open Relay)

What is the NO SPST normally open relay? The NO Normally-Open SPST (Single Pole Single Throw) relay has an opened circuit state when no current is applied to its coil so basically it disconnects the ...
Electronic Design

Dual SPST Analog-Switch IC Provides 60-V Protection for Sensors, Signals

1. The ADG7421F dual SPST switch provides the critical function of protection from transient or static faults, including overvoltages up to ±60 V for sensitive signal and sensor inputs. The ADG7421F ...
BBC

What inputs to electronic systems are available

Push to make switch (PTM) is a momentary switch that closes the circuit only while pressed and is commonly used in doorbells and keyboards. Single pole, single throw switch (SPST) is a latching switch ...
Electronic Design

SPST IC Switch Protects Sensors Against Overvoltage, Power-Off Faults

Many times, it’s the small, tightly focused component that does just one thing to transform a possible headache in a design into a non-issue. Or it makes the difference between a “pretty good” design ...
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SPST Type USB Switch IC

Introducing ROHM’s SPST Type USB Switch IC, the BH6260MWX. BH6260MWX is a 2-channel SPST type Inverter SPST x and Inverter x 2ch analog switch. The device has an analog SW0 and SW1 port that passes ...
Machine Design

Basic switch configurations and symbols

These designations spell out the number of contacts and how they behave during operation. For instance, a basic on/off light switch is an example of a single-pole (i.e., one-circuit) single-throw (i.e ...