Since the mid-1980s, semiconductor technology has promised to provide smart power products for solid-state relays that could carry high current and provide unique functions for customers. However, ...

Relays and contactors use a variety of technologies to switch signals and power connections. Many devices called relays use similar techniques and topologies, but the terminology can be confusing.

This chapter covers representative general-purpose relays used in the control circuits of most industrial, commercial, and consumer products. Relay names and terminology are in accordance with ...

Here’s a MEMS relay with an integrated FET that can handle higher power levels, breaking away from the “low power” moniker associated with MEMS parts. Paul Rako takes a closer look at what makes this ...

New technologies designed to support solar, storage, and smart infrastructure will debut at North America’s largest clean energy event LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OMRON Electronic Components, a global ...

Standex Electronics has announced two series of high-voltage power reed relays, one surface-mount and one axially leaded. MHV series of miniature high voltage reed relays are surface mount and measure ...

Omron has a series of compact PCB mount power relays designed to handle ‘TV-8’ in-rush surges, and they are available with standard coils or two forms of bi-stable coils. Called the G5Q-HR range, they ...

CLACTON-ON-SEA, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading manufacturer of high performance reed relays, Pickering Electronics has increased the power ratings of four of its most popular relay series – ...

Last column, I wrote about various applications where fire alarm relays could be used to integrate a commercial fire alarm system with other electrical systems at a customer’s site to provide them ...

An electrical relay is a type of heavy-duty, remote-control switch able to handle high-current accessories, yet capable of being actuated by substantially less current. Relays install between the ...

Sometimes, the most unexpected detours lead to the most interesting discoveries. After a brief break, I found myself revisiting latching relays—not just as components, but as puzzles waiting to be ...