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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
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1996
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© The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology 1996, originally published by Oxford University Press 1996. (Hide copyright information)
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switch slender tapering riding-whip XVI; thin flexible shoot XVII; mechanical device for altering direction XVIII; long bunch or coil of hair XIX. In early use also
swits,
switz; prob. — LG. word repr. by
swutsche, var. of
swukse long thin stick. Comp.
switchback form of railway used on steep slopes, in which the train or car can be ‘switched back’ (
BACK adv.) or reversed. XIX.
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NKK Switches: fifty years as the world's source for electromechanical switches. (Corporate Profile).
Magazine article from: ECN-Electronic Component News; 5/15/2003; 700+ words
; ...provide an internal view of switches, more switch photos, complete list of...switch samples and the new NKK Switches' Switch Guide online. NKK Releases...accessories available for specific switches. NKK's new Switch Guide showcases more than...
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Switches and their tags get smaller. (electronic switches)
Magazine article from: Purchasing; 4/17/1997; 700+ words
; ...surface-mount switch. While surface...about 90% of switches are through-hole...only trends with switches and the switch industry. There...a panel. Most switch segments are growing...exception is rotary switches, which are commonly...
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Switches get smaller and smarter.(Interview)
Magazine article from: Design News; 5/7/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...different kinds of switch technologies...tactile and membrane switches. The interesting...designing with switches? A: Unfortunately, the switch is often one of...trend toward small switches has posed challenges for switch makers, primarily...
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Crosspoint-switch ICs enter digital domain.
Magazine article from: EDN; 2/16/1989; ; 700+ words
; ...distinguishes a crosspoint switch from other analog switches or multiplexers...analog crosspoint switches have in common: the switch array itself, an...analog crosspoint switches' specifications vary widely from switch to switch and from...
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Switches & relays; From solid state to toggles, tactiles and slides, manufacturers continue to offer a wide selection of switches. This section presents, side-by-side, some recently introduced switch products.(PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW)
Magazine article from: ECN-Electronic Component News; 11/1/2008; 700+ words
; ...circuit failure detection for solid state AC switches * Open AC switch detection for AC switches, relays and electromechanical switches...ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIT Relay & Switch NKK Switches The CL1110 Series NKK Switches' Series...
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Tact switches.(Review)
Magazine article from: ECN-Electronic Component News; 2/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...considered a subset of the pushbutton switch category, tact switches can be configured for through-hole...eaoswitch.com; www.eao.com E-Switch -- TL6100 Series Tact Switches info@e-switch.com; www.e-switch.com Strategic...
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Switch Fabric Market Value expected to reach $235.6 million by 2009.
M2 Presswire; 1/15/2004; 700+ words
; ...proprietary circuit switch hardware. Switch fabric, crosspoint switch, and backplane transceiver...capability provided by crosspoint switches permits design flexibility. Different protocols are supported. Switch fabric markets in dollars at...
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Analog switches & multiplexers. (includes a related article on overvoltage protection for CMOS switches) (tutorial)
Magazine article from: EDN; 3/15/1990; ; 700+ words
; ...that degrade switch performance...performance switches can preserve...goodies in one switch. Table 1 shows...manufacturers offer switches in which category...an individual switch, so manufacturers optimize switches and multiplexers...
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Crosspoint switches seek bandwidth; many aimed at video and high-speed networking applications. (includes a related article detailing DataCube Inc.'s use of crosspoint switches in its MAX Video 20 VME board)
Magazine article from: EDN; 3/21/1991; ; 700+ words
; ...known as a crossbar switch, connects any input...reconfiguring the switches, while statistically...build more complex switches. Four L64270s can...build a 128X128 switch. Cost is $70 for...Unlike GigaBit's switch, LSI's part has...and LSI crosspoint switches are used exclusively...
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Switch and Data Announces Partnership With SiteLite To Provide Network and Critical System Management Services; Partnership Enables Switch and Data to Expand Its Service Offerings.
PR Newswire; 2/11/2002; 700+ words
; ...TAMPA, Fla. and IRVINE, Calif. -- Switch and Data, the nation's largest carrier...company. This agreement will enhance Switch and Data's current service offerings...customer base. The partnership will allow Switch and Data colocation customers to benefit...
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switch
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
switch / swi ch / • n. 1. a device...in an electric circuit: the guard hit a switch and the gate swung open. ∎...one: his friends were surprised at his switch from newspaper owner to farmer. 3. a slender...
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P-switch
Book article from: A Dictionary of Computing
P-switch Short for printer switch. A hardware switch allowing several users to share...of several printers. The P-switch may be manually operated or automatic...becomes more affordable, P-switches are becoming less common.
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switch-hitter
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
switch-hit·ter • n. Baseball a batter who can hit from either side of home plate. ∎ inf. a bisexual. DERIVATIVES: switch-hit v. switch-hit·ting adj.
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space-division switch
Book article from: A Dictionary of Computing
space-division switch Any switching mechanism that is based...set of output lines. Space-division switches are implemented either by electromechanical...particularly Strowger (step-by-step) switches and crossbar switches.
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DIL switch
Book article from: A Dictionary of Computing
DIL switch A device similar in form to a DIP , but instead of an integrated circuit the package contains a row of small switches making or breaking the circuit between opposite pairs of legs. DIL switches are commonly used for setting the default state of printers, terminals, etc.
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