One of the biggest trends in the switch and relay markets is the call for more options to help designers select the best switching device for their application. Other big asks are for longer life, ...

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 ...

Pickering Electronics offers its Series 144 high-power reed relays, which switch up to 80W while stacking on a compact 0.25" pitch, to include a variant with an electrostatic shield between the switch ...

When we think of relays, we tend to think of those big mechanical things that make a satisfying ‘click’ when activated. As nice as they are for relay-based computers, there are times when you don’t ...

The reed relay was invented in 1936 by Bell Telephone Laboratories. Since that time, it has gradually evolved from very large, relatively crude parts to the small, ultra-reliable parts we have today.

Theprevious "Tips" columndescribes some considerations engineers must understand when they choosereed-relay switches for test and measurement applications. Relaycharacteristics and switch topologies ...

Pickering’s smallest miniature SIP reed relay with a power rating up to 80 Watts offers alternative to mercury wetted reed relays or electromechanical relays Leading manufacturer of high performance ...

Omron has announced mosfet opto-relays that can switch 3.3Aac or 6.6Adc, giving them the highest-ever current carrying capacity, said the firm. Mosfet relays use light to isolate the primary side, ...

HAWTHORNE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teledyne Relays, a pioneer in advanced switching solutions announces the launch of its latest innovation: the DC-40 GHz, SP8T Coaxial Switch. This addition provides ...

Component manufacturers face increased demand for switches and relays that offer longer life cycles and smaller packages and can operate in harsh environments. Many of these new devices offer low ...