How Relays Work

Relays are a type of electrical switches that are controlled through an electrical circuit, separate from that of the actual switch. Typical relays are mostly operated through an electromagnet exerting a magnetic field on a mechanical actuator. Nevertheless, advancements in the semiconductor ... [ read more >> ]

Image of a typical electromagnetic relay

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Image of a typical electromagnetic relay