In the simplest terms, a relay permits a small, independent, low-current circuit to control an independent, high-current circuit. For example, when you turn on the rear window defogger switch, low ...

Field Report: RCS Master Control Aug 1, 2002 12:00 PM, ... It can decode and generate contact closures using its Advantech opto-isolator/relay boards. I use the relays and the scheduling of control ...

While, on the surface, relays look like an easy target for semiconductor replacement, their robustness, power handling and low cost continues to shrug off competition in many applications. Infineon ...