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Should the terminal pins of the toggle switch be gold-plated, silver plated, or have other options

Release time:2025-04-24 News section:Industry news

When recommending toggle switches to customers, we usually ask what kind of terminal pins they need, such as gold-plated or silver plated

Due to the much higher market price of gold compared to silver, most people believe that gold plating will definitely have better quality than silver plating.

But the switch is different from other products, with both gold-plated and silver plated feet having their own advantages and disadvantages

Advantages and disadvantages of terminal pin materials

Gold plated feet have good stability and low current

Silver plated feet have poor stability and high current