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, ...

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 ...

This AC power switch circuit senses the presence of AC current in one outlet of a multi-outlet power strip and switches power to the remaining outlet(s). It utilizes a current transformer, single ...

A few weeks ago, I ordered a relay tester. Never had one, always wanted one. Whenever I doubt the proper functioning of a ...

Power relays are specifically designed to handle either AC or DC. It’s important to know the fundamental differences between them before building them into a system. Introduction to AC and DC Power ...

The past 20 years have seen a proliferation of relays on cars. From a DIY point of view this is good news. Not only is a good-quality relay a very reliable component, but its working is also easy to ...