2007-05-08 23:57:46 · 3 answers · asked by techslave 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Switching current is the maximum rated current that can flow through the switch as it makes or breaks a contact. Switching active currents results in arcing that can damage the contacts of relays.
If you refer to semiconductors, then the switching current equals the rated collector - emitter current.
2007-05-09 00:10:30 · answer #1 · answered by Marianna 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A small current which activates a relay or similar switch which in turn activates an electrical circuit that handles much larger currents.
2007-05-09 07:06:11 · answer #2 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swithching current
(Electricity) A constituent electric circuit of a switching or digital processing system which receives, stores, or manipulates information in coded form to accomplish the specified objectives of the system.
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2007-05-09 07:18:58 · answer #3 · answered by Bernar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋