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Solid – State Relay (SSR) – Buy or DIY?

With a few mouse clicks you can easily purchase Solid State Relays (SSRs) online. Or you can make one at home with a handful of different electronic parts. The question is– should I buy it or make it ...
Electronic Design

The Technology Revolution in Solid-State Switching Relays

Evolving from magnetic coil actuators to capacitive-coupled isolation, the ever-shrinking relay continues to be an essential component within the automation arena. Modern relay technology has been ...
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Single-Pole Solid State Relay

The LCA717 is a 30V, single-pole, normally-open (1-Form-A) Solid State Relay. The ultra-low on-resistance of this relay enables high-current operation. Clare’s patented OptoMOS architecture makes ...
Electronic Design

Electromechanical Relays Versus Solid-State: Each Has Its Place

Since the introduction of solid-state relays some decades ago, the debate over which is better, solid-state relays (SSRs) or electromechanical relays (EMRs), has gone on. The general answer is neither ...