Hi all,
I'm starting to design up my panel and have a couple of questions about switches. For background I'm planning on using the VPX Pro for the majority of my switches. They will not be carrying any load, just providing a signal ground. Several switches however will used for Mags & cockpit lighting (LED). I do not plan on having any internal lighting within the switches itself.
I've found some switches on Digikey (NKK rocker switches) that I like and want to make sure they are suitable.
The spec's state: 16A @ 125/250V AC, 5A @ 72V DC for telecommunication applications.
1). Why is there a difference between AC and DC ratings? Heat issues?
2). Why would they state a telecommunication rating or restriction?
3). What does inrush current mean?
3). Could these switches be used as Master & Mag switches?
Thanks Jim
The look I'm going for:
Switches Specs:http://www.nkkswitches.com/pdf/JW.pdf
I'm starting to design up my panel and have a couple of questions about switches. For background I'm planning on using the VPX Pro for the majority of my switches. They will not be carrying any load, just providing a signal ground. Several switches however will used for Mags & cockpit lighting (LED). I do not plan on having any internal lighting within the switches itself.
I've found some switches on Digikey (NKK rocker switches) that I like and want to make sure they are suitable.
The spec's state: 16A @ 125/250V AC, 5A @ 72V DC for telecommunication applications.
1). Why is there a difference between AC and DC ratings? Heat issues?
2). Why would they state a telecommunication rating or restriction?
3). What does inrush current mean?
3). Could these switches be used as Master & Mag switches?
Thanks Jim
The look I'm going for:
Switches Specs:http://www.nkkswitches.com/pdf/JW.pdf
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