dip switch
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Definition
- Noun:
- (Computer hardware) A DIP switch: A small manual electrical switch, typically one of several arranged in a dual in-line package (DIP), used to configure settings on a circuit board, such as in a computer or peripheral device.
Usage
- Noun:
- You need to change the device address by adjusting the dip switch on the back panel.
- The system configuration is set via a bank of eight dip switches inside the housing.
Advanced Usage
- "To set/toggle/flip a dip switch": To change the position (on or off) of a dip switch to alter a configuration.
- To enable the feature, you must toggle dip switch number 3 to the 'on' position.
Variants and Related Words
- Dual in-line package (DIP): The type of housing that contains the switch; this is the origin of the term "dip switch."
- Jumper (or jumper shunt): A small clip used for similar configuration purposes on a circuit board; often an alternative to dip switches.
- Rockerswitch, toggle switch: Other types of manual switches, but with different physical forms and mounting styles.
Synonyms
- Configuration switch
- Hardware switch
- Setting switch
Related Phrases
- Bank of dip switches: A group of several dip switches mounted together.
- Refer to the manual for the correct settings for the bank of dip switches.
Notes
- The term "dip switch" is a compound noun derived from "Dual In-line Package switch." It is a specific technical term used primarily in electronics and computing contexts.
Noun
- (computer science) one of a set of small on-off switches mounted in computer hardware; used in place of jumpers to configure the machine for a user