Alternating current (ac) or direct current (dc) circuits are capable of carrying very different currents, as illustrated by the ratings on the switch in Figure 1. This is why it’s so important for ...

When choosing a switch to use in an electrical design project, there is a perception that it is possible to use any switch, provided its current rating is greater than the maximum load in the circuit.

As circuit power-supply voltages decrease and green energy trends grow in popularity, designers should re-examine some of the circuits that continually consume power, in an effort to reduce overall ...

Energate Inc. has announced the availability of its latest wired load control switch, the LC2100. Energate has integrated On-Ramp Wireless’ RPMA® (Random Phase Multiple Access) technology into its ...

What is a relay? What is zero voltage switching? How to create a zero-crossing relay driver with a simple external circuit. A relay is a device that allows for a smaller electronic switch to control a ...

Load switches with controlled limited turn-on times, launched from several peer points on two wires, can significantly save energy. Such switches can be used at the entrance to the premises, passage ...