Definitions for "Contact Bounce"
Movement causing an open-circuit between a male and female connector contact or in a relay. This can occur due to vibration conditions during service, or during the plugging together operation of a connector.
A condition caused by the contacts of a contactor slamming against each other and rebounding, causing a bouncing action.
The temporary, undesirable opening and closing of mechanical contacts that occurs when a relay or switch is closed. (See also Mercury Wetted Relay.)