A Guide to Switches

Switching electrical energy has always been one of the most important functions of electrical engineering. “Light on - light off”; ‘Machine on - machine off’. In the past, the number of technologies that could be used was still very modest, so the choice was easy. Things are different today. The market offers a wide range of options, especially in the low-voltage sector. Let's take a closer look at the whole picture.

As industrialization progressed and electrical devices and systems became more widespread, the importance of reliable and safe switching mechanisms increased exponentially. Switches not only became essential control elements for consumers, but also played a decisive role in protecting systems and people from electrical hazards such as short circuits or overloads. The continuous development of switching technologies was therefore closely linked to the increasing requirements for safety, reliability, efficiency and user-friendliness.