Check out this link for On Semiconductor’s datasheet for a line of “Zero-Cross Optocoupled Triac Drivers.” The ability to zero-cross when turning on AC line voltage to some loads may be advantageous.

Hybrid relays are changing the way we think about switching inside electronic circuits. By combining the fast response of solid-state components with the reliability of mechanical contacts, these ...

Mechanical relays, contactors, and switches control the flow of electricity by the mechanical action of two conducting elements. The physical contact of two conducting elements creates a path for ...

Vishay has introduced DIP-6 and SMD-6 opto-triacs rated at 800V 100mA for home appliances and industrial equipment. Applications include controlling small loads and triggering large triacs – in ...

Solid-state relays are much smaller than corresponding single-pole relays. They are also faster, dissipate less power, and withstand a larger number of operations. And unlike electromechanical relays, ...

THE ISOLAR BX SOLAR SYSTEM CONTROLLER is a multi-functional differential controller that can be used in a wide variety of solar heating applications. It features four relay outputs — three are triac ...

Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a pervasive challenge in the realm of modern electronics, influencing the performance, reliability and compliance of numerous devices. As industries continue to ...

Several years ago, I designed a remote energy-control system that split a building into sections and wired the overhead space heaters into "zones." As space was an issue and OAC5s (optically isolated ...

Pickering Electronics has launched electrostatic shielded variants of its high voltage Series 104 single-in-line reed relay family. The “optional electrostatic shielding between the switch and the ...