This post discusses contact abuse in relays, focusing on the damaging effects of high current or power inrushes. It warns about the risks posed by discharging capacitors and increasing voltages, which can cause damage or micro-welding of relay contacts, affecting their performance.
This blog post aims to guide you through crucial application, specification, and component considerations when selecting the appropriate reed relay for your needs.
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The blog post aims to clarify and define specific relay industry terms that might be unfamiliar to users, offering a better understanding of these terms used within the relay industry.
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This blog post delves into different configurations of reed relays. It explains normally closed relays and their bias mechanisms, changeover reeds, and two-pole relays. The post highlights their manufacturing challenges, characteristics, and considerations for diverse applications.
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This post provides an introductory overview of Reed Relays, discussing the structure and operation of reed switches, their durability from sealed construction, and the coils’ function in producing magnetic fields. It touches on how switch sizes and coil traits influence relay design and performance.
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