SWITCH MODULE
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1. A switch module, comprising:
- a casing having an input terminal, an output terminal and an auxiliary terminal, wherein the input terminal is coupled with a power source;
a switch unit installed in the casing and between the input terminal and the output terminal for connecting or disconnecting the input terminal to the output terminal; and
a surge absorber installed in the casing and between the output terminal and the auxiliary terminal for absorbing a voltage spike from the power source when the input terminal connects with the output terminal.
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Abstract
A switch module having a surge absorber is disclosed. In one embodiment according, the switch module includes a casing having an input terminal, an output terminal and an auxiliary terminal, a switch unit installed in the casing for connecting or disconnecting the input terminal to the output terminal, and a surge absorber installed in the casing and between the output terminal and the auxiliary terminal. Therefore, the switch module is capable of absorbing a voltage spike from the input terminal and thus shielding the circuitry of the switch module from damage.
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1. A switch module, comprising:
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a casing having an input terminal, an output terminal and an auxiliary terminal, wherein the input terminal is coupled with a power source; a switch unit installed in the casing and between the input terminal and the output terminal for connecting or disconnecting the input terminal to the output terminal; and a surge absorber installed in the casing and between the output terminal and the auxiliary terminal for absorbing a voltage spike from the power source when the input terminal connects with the output terminal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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