Power switching solutions are widely used on heating, lighting and motor applications where frequent switching is required in order to perform a given task. A switching solution can be considered as one that matches load and electric supply characteristics and addresses performance, integration, environmental, life expectancy and cost constrains among others. Engineers, Supply Chain Managers, Marketing and Business Development Managers are often concerned about a variety of costs accruing over the entire life cycle of the equipment where the switching solution is implemented. Eventually, known and hidden costs will show up to negatively impact the profitability of the business if they are not fully accounted for.