What are Micro-switches and what makes them so great?

Micro-switches are switches that need a very little amount of force (push/pressure) to operate at a rapid speed. They are very reliable, fast and efficient to use. A micro-switch is also known as a miniature snap-action switch. The micro-switches are used in many modern-day smart applications without them smart appliances are not possible.

Table of Contents

• How to select the Micro-switch
• How to Use Micro Switch
• Applications
• Conclusion

How to select the Micro switch

Depending on the application we can select the type of micro switch using. Various types of lever terminals are available in microswitch like Pin Plunger, Short Straight lever, Standard Straight Lever, Long Straight Lever, Extended Straight Lever, Small Simulated Roller Lever, Standard Simulated Roller Lever, Roller Lever, L-Shaped Lever.

How to Use Microswitch

For instance, the above is the circuit connection showing the working of a microswitch. When the lever is unpressed (the left-hand side circuit) and when it's pressed (the right-hand side circuit). Therefore, the input is the common terminal (C). At first, the switch is in Normally Closed (NC) mode. the lever terminal C or the move-able contact is connected to the NC terminal and there is no contact between the C and Normally Open (NO).

Therefore initially green LED glows which is connected at the NC terminal of the switch.

When slight force is imposed on the liver terminal or when it is pressed down the C and NO terminals get connected and the blue LED glows as there is now contact established between the C and NO terminals.

Depending on the application we can use the SPDT micro switch in NC or NO mode, separately or simultaneously.

What makes a Microswitch so great?

Over the year, the microswitch has been integrated into the design of our everyday life appliances. From the refrigerator light to the automatic door, the microswitch had been there however hidden. Today, microswitches are in 3D printers, smart appliances such as microwaves, air fryers, power tools. Without the microswitches, there will be no feedback from the system and there will be no smart appliances.

• 3D printer
• Senses door open or closed
• Robotic projects
• Refrigerators
• HVAC

Conclusion

For instance, a microswitch on-off may be used within sliding doors. In addition, this includes the heavy-duty type of doors that are usually installed in different official settings. Therefore, if you need a microswitch on-off, you need to understand exactly what you need. This tells you whether you are picking the right one or not. When you figure out how a micro switch on-off works, you will have an easy time integrating it into your systems or products. Without the microswitches, there will be no feedback from the system and there will be no smart appliances.