A low passive intermodulation (PIM) RF rotary switch comprises a plurality of center conductors connected to stationary pads, at least two rotatable pads being connected by a rotatable pad bridge. Depending on the switching state of the switch, at least two stationary pads are in close proximity to at least two rotatable pads, at a distance sufficient to generate/form a RF signal connection between the center conductors via the stationary and rotatable pads.

A low passive intermodulation (PIM) RF rotary switch comprises a plurality of center conductors connected to stationary pads, at least two rotatable pads being connected by a rotatable pad bridge. Depending on the switching state of the switch, at least two stationary pads are in close proximity to at least two rotatable pads, at a distance sufficient to generate/form a RF signal connection between the center conductors via the stationary and rotatable pads.

A switch assembly adapted and a method for switching power to a circuit having a power source. The switch assembly includes current carrying contacts and a coupling member. The coupling member has conductive pads for engaging the current carrying contacts and a contact bridge extending between the conductive pads. An actuator assembly moves the coupling member between a closed position in which the conductive pads of the coupling member engage the current carrying contacts and an open position in which the conductive pads of the coupling member are disengaged from the current carrying contacts. Opposing electromagnetic forces are generated between the contact bridge and the conductive pads to resist electromagnetic repulsion forces generated between the current carrying contacts and the conductive pads as the actuator assembly approaches or is in the closed position.

Component assemblies and methods of manufacturing component assemblies that include a magnetic yoke assembly for electromechanical contactors and relays are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a component assembly that includes a magnetic yoke assembly for electromechanical contactors and relays is described. In this embodiment, the magnetic yoke assembly includes a movable contact and a ferromagnetic upper yoke mounted in above the moveable contact and separate from the moveable contact. The magnetic yoke assembly also includes a ferromagnetic lower yoke mounted under the moveable contact.

Component assemblies and methods of manufacturing component assemblies that include a magnetic yoke assembly for electromechanical contactors and relays are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a component assembly that includes a magnetic yoke assembly for electromechanical contactors and relays is described. In this embodiment, the magnetic yoke assembly includes a movable contact and a ferromagnetic upper yoke mounted in above the moveable contact and separate from the moveable contact. The magnetic yoke assembly also includes a ferromagnetic lower yoke mounted under the moveable contact.