FCL Components America, Inc. has released the market’s smallest, low power 40A, automotive grade, PCB-mounted relay, the FBR53-LE. Because this relay is more than 2 mm lower in height than others in its class, it helps enable more compact designs. The FBR53-LE is a 1 Form U (Form A with twin contacts) relay that measures […]
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An overview of power relays
Like their signal relay counterparts, power relays are devices that use a low-power signal to control a high-power circuit. While all relays control power, not all relays are correctly termed “power relays,” which are specifically designed to handle high-level current switching from several amps to much larger amounts. A power relay’s built-in capacity to control […]
Power relays cover wide range of industrial applications
CUI Devices’ Relays Group announced the expansion of its line of power relays with the addition of over 300 new SKUs. Ideal for high-level current switching in a range of industrial applications, measurement and control equipment, and safety systems, CUI Devices’ power relays offer max switching currents from 5 A up to 40 A. The PR […]
60 A, 400 V relay achieves small size
FCL Components America, Inc. introduced the FTR-E1-HC, a lightweight, 60A 400VDC higher voltage switching relay ideal for both power and automotive applications. With no specific polarity requirement for the connection of load terminals, and a low power consumption of approximately 1.2W at rated coil voltage, FTR-E1-HC eliminates the need to reduce the voltage applied to […]
Reed relay series off enhanced power handling in compact form factor
Pickering Electronics has introduced its latest high-power reed relay, Series 144, featuring an impressive 80-watt power rating while stacking on a compact 0.25-inch pitch. The SIP (single-in-line-package) reed relay offers a switching current of up to 2 Amps, delivering up to 60 Watts, or 1 Amp for up to 80 Watts, with a continuous carry current of […]
Relays series expanded with new 3 A DC-rated version
Carlo Gavazzi introduced the expansion of their RM1D Series Solid State Relays, which will now include a 3 Amp DC-rated version. This new addition, the RM1D060D3, will have a rated output voltage of up to 60 VDC. This extension was inspired by evolving market research that showed a large portion of the DC solid-state relay market […]
Reed relays now offered in 5kV stand-off, up two 1.5kV switching version
Pickering Electronics has added a 5kV stand-off, up to 1.5kV switching version to its single-in-line Series 104 reed relay family. Previously, to achieve a 5kV stand-off rating, a larger, non-SIP (Single-in-Line-Package) relay was required. Four of the new 104 5D parts can fit the same PCB area that one larger style occupied, even with sufficient […]
High-power reed relays switch up to 1 kVDC
Standex Electronics introduces a new BH series of high-power reed relays. This relay series can switch up to 1 kVDC while providing a breakdown voltage of 3 kVDC and higher across the open contacts. The integrated Electrostatic Shield and axial switch leads ensure high insulation resistance of 10 TOhm across the open contacts as well […]
High-voltage reed relays measure just 17.2 x 10.5 x 8.5
Standex Electronics introduces a brand new MHV series of miniature high voltage reed relays. This surface mount device (SMD) series body measures only L17.2 mm x W10.5 mm x H8.5 mm. Making the MHV series the smallest in the entire high-voltage offering. These Reed Relays are designed to switch system voltage levels up to 1kVDC […]
Relay provides arc-flash protection in compact packages
The AF0025 series arc-flash relay is a cost-effective and OEM-focused solution that provides innovative arc-flash protection in a compact package. The relay significantly reduces arc-fault damage in AC and DC compartments by detecting the light from an arc flash using one or two optical sensors, and rapidly providing a trip signal. The compact design means […]
