Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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#197 In this video I start looking at ways in which mechanical switches can be broken, and more importantly how to prevent that. The main issue usually involve exposure to over voltage or overcurrent, and there are more or less complicated ways to prevent issues from occurring.

Related content:
Mechanical switch protections 1/2: youtu.be/qJfw0Myx-OU
Mechanical switch protections 2/2: youtu.be/IPPqt8NRhrA

Used datasheet: omronfs.omron.com/en_US/ecb/products/pdf/en-ss.pdf

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