The CPC1333 is a single-pole, normally closed optoMOS® relay featuring 5000 Vrms input/output isolation voltage and blocking voltage of 350 Vp. It is 100% solid state and offers low drive power ...

Last column, I wrote about various applications where fire alarm relays could be used to integrate a commercial fire alarm system with other electrical systems at a customer’s site to provide them ...

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.

When it comes to electronics, it seems like a relay is such a simple device – yet, it is able to interface some pretty elaborate high-end systems with a fire alarm system. Working with relays is an ...

Found in a multitude of devices, relays are simple electromechanical switches featuring an electromagnet, one or more electrical contacts, a movable iron armature that is attracted by the magnetic ...