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    Feb 18, 2021 2 minutes

    What is digital switching and why do we need to know about it?

    The chances are you’ve encountered digital switching already. If, for instance, you can turn on your boat’s heater using a smartphone app – a facility that has been available for a decade – digital switching will be involved.

    Equally, if you use Alexa or Siri at home to control lighting, TVs, radios and so on, digital

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