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Switching Power

Switching power
Product of the switching current and switching voltage (in W for direct current, in VA for alternating cu rrent).

Switching capacity (minimum)
Due to slight corrosion of contacts, a minimum current / volt age is needed to allow fritting to keep the contact resistance low.
Please note that in special contact metal combinations a thermal induced voltage of a few 100 micro V is possible.

Maximum switching power
Maximum permissible product of switching current and switching voltage (in W for d irect current, in VA for alternating current).

Minimum switching power
Product of the switching current and switching voltage that should not be undercut to ensure switching.