Relays are both old and new, simple and sophisticated, delicate and tough. For a product that, in its most basic form, simply switches current on and off, there is a lot to be said. Relays are sold by the billions and used in devices and systems worldwide. They're not new, but they prove their worth every day, protecting everything from simple circuits to complicated power systems – and the people who run them. They also do this without a lot of maintenance, upgrades, or complicated software. You could indeed call them the "workhorse" of electronic components.
That's why we are excited to bring you this second edition of Master Electronics' Annual Relay Guide. In it we'll give you an overview of what relays are and what they do in an individual product or system. We'll also cover the pros and cons of the different types of relays available today and what you should look out for when sourcing them.
Whether you are a designer, an engineer, or a purchasing professional, you'll find our "short course" on relays to be useful and well-worth adding to your relay reference file.
Inside this guide you'll also find important relay product information from some of the best-known of today's industry manufacturers, including Weidmueller, Carlo Gavazzi, Omron Electronics, TE Connectivity, Fujitsu Components, Teledyne Relays, and Wieland. From benefits, specs, and applications to information on electromechanical vs. solid state relays, you'll find it all here.
As a world-class, authorized distributor for over 50 different relay manufacturers, Master Electronics knows the product inside and out and is uniquely positioned to provide you with application and engineering assistance to make sure you get the right components for your design.
If you find our Relay Guide valuable, we invite you to pass it along to your department associates, project partners, or vendors. You can download an easy to e-mail PDF of our Relay Guide on the Master Electronics website at MasterElectronics.com. Or, feel free to request additional printed copies from your Master Electronics sales associate.