Understanding Switching Components
The section helps the user to understand the importance of defining the configuration and implementation of the individual switches. This chapter introduce the switching types, switching elements, and the types of the relays and contains the following topics:
Switching Types
Switching Elements
Types of Relays
Electromechanical Relays
Dry Reed Relays
Maximum Relay Voltage
Maximum Relay Current
Maximum Relay Power
Contact Potential
Operating Speed
Contact Resistance versus Life
Relay Coil Power
Insulation Resistance
Relay Capacitance
Signal Frequency