Electronic – Identifying Schematic Symbol (thesterious diode looking thing to replace)

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I am trying to replace a component on my Krohn-hite 1000A function generator that burnt up.

The component is connected directly to the high-impedance output. I have found a schematic for Krohn-Hite 1600, which I believe is close. (I believe) my burnt up component is the schematic symbol circled in Red.

Is this some kind of diode? I have never seen this symbol before, and cannot find anything like it online. Looking to replace this burnt component.

full schematic: http://www.waynekirkwood.com/images/jpg/Krohn-Hite_1600_Sheet_1.JPG

Mysterious Symbol


Thank you for these replies. I see that the component I highlighted is a switch now.

Attached is a picture of the burnt component.

Anyone know what component this might be on the schematic? I understand more photos might be necessary to answer this question.

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Best Answer

Looks to me like a rotary switch.

They are switches that you rotate to select the connection. (Do not confuse with a potentiometer, which dials a particular resistance.)

The arrow represents the "wiper". I imagine that the numbers next to the nodes represent the rotation angle, or perhaps a setting that the user would select.

Rotary switches are commonly used as a mux/demux.

Rotary switch symbol

rotary switch photo