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