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, ...

New technologies designed to support solar, storage, and smart infrastructure will debut at North America’s largest clean energy event LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OMRON Electronic Components, a global ...

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is entering the first phase of the Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program, which is intended to revolutionize energy ...

Here’s a MEMS relay with an integrated FET that can handle higher power levels, breaking away from the “low power” moniker associated with MEMS parts. Paul Rako takes a closer look at what makes this ...

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 ...

Meeting the requirements of MIL-PRF-83536 specification and ISO-9001 certification, this new series of power relays has been specifically engineered for mission-critical commercial aviation, defence ...

DARPA selected RTX Corporation, Draper, and BEAM Co to design prototype lop wireless optical power relays. The Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program, aimed at revolutionizing energy ...

Relays and contactors use a variety of technologies to switch signals and power connections. Many devices called relays use similar techniques and topologies, but the terminology can be confusing.

Sometimes, the most unexpected detours lead to the most interesting discoveries. After a brief break, I found myself revisiting latching relays—not just as components, but as puzzles waiting to be ...

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 ...