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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: cards with fingers

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2006-06-16

On Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:56:34 +0200, Steve <alienrelics@...> wrote:

> Yes, to both. However, I'm thinking there are reasons it isn't used on
> edge connectors, which all seem to be either true tin plated, or gold
> plated. While silver oxide is a conductor, I seem to recall that it is
> not a very good one.
> Steve Greenfield


I think i may have seen some, in TVs. Certainly rotary switches that have
the same sliding/wiping action.

ST