How does the SST power switch work?

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john1970

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How does the SST power switch work?
« on: 29 Oct 2006, 09:47 pm »
To all,

Can someone explain how the membrane power switch works?  My interest is purely for entertaining my curiousity.  I'm interested on the scientific principles behind it.

Thanks,

John

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Re: How does the SST power switch work?
« Reply #1 on: 30 Oct 2006, 04:28 pm »
To all,

Can someone explain how the membrane power switch works?  My interest is purely for entertaining my curiousity.  I'm interested on the scientific principles behind it.

Thanks,

John

Hi John;

   Thanks for your recent inquiry about Bryston's membrane power
switches.  This type of switch works as a normally-open momentary
electrical contact. It consistes of two conductive elements
separated by a small air-gap. Pressing on the outer membrane
causes these conductors to come into contact. At that point there is
a logic circuit whioch recognizes that the switch has been cycled,
and either initiates startup or shutdown, depending on which was
the previous command.

   I hope the above was clear, but please let me know if you have
any other questions. Thanks again for your interest in Bryston.

Sincerely,
Chris Russell
Bryston Ltd.