We like our nice, safe, 5V prototyping projects where the only thing that might get fried is a chip. But there are times when you want to switch appliances for one reason or another and then you’re ...

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 ...

This application note presents different types of overvoltage protection devices for solid-state relays. The document also provides suggested recommendations on their selection and use with the Vishay ...

Electronic relays have evolved a lot since their introduction in the early '30s, but their basic purpose hasn't changed. Transistors and integrated circuits have replaced vacuum tubes and the term ...

International Rectifier, IR introduced a new RAD-Hard solid-state relay (SSR) for power bus switching, heater control circuits and battery charging used in high reliability (hi-rel) space-qualified ...

Solid State Relays (SSR) are contactless switches widely used to control large current loads with a small input control signal. ATO's SSR product line includes single-phase and three-phase relays with ...

A lot of times these days, it seems like we hackers are a little like kids in a candy store. With so many cool devices available for pennies at the click of a mouse, it’s temptingly easy to order ...