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| + | A switch is often to turn something on or off. In the simplest case it is just a wire that is connected or not. Unplugging an appliance is one way to switch it off. A switch is usually a mechanical device where some sort of handle connects or disconnects conductors inside the switch. Another way of thinking of a switch is that it is like a resistor that sometimes has infinite resistance and sometimes has 0 resistance. A computer keyboard is made of a large number of switches. Some switches stay in the on or off position, others only stay on or off while you switch them, these are called momentary switches. A light switch is normally not momentary, a doorbell switch normally is momentary. | ||
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| + | Uses: | ||
| + | *On Off control | ||
| + | *Range change, as in a meter | ||
| + | *Data input | ||
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| + | Links | ||
| + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_switch Switch From Wikipedia,the free encyclopedia ( inc. Schematic and Picture )] | ||
| + | *[http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/switch.htm Switches] | ||
| + | * [[Switch Terminology]] _P_T - SPST - SPDT - DPST - DPDT - 3PDT - .... | ||
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| + | == Relays == | ||
| + | {{mergefrom|relays}} | ||
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| + | A [[relay]] is a switch that is turned on and off by an electro-magnet. (So-called "solid state relays" do not use an electro-magnet ). Like other switching devices it allows a small amount of power to control a large amount of power. A nice feature of relays is that there is no electrical connection between the control circuit and the circuit connected to the switch. ( this is called electrical isolation ). They are often used to let low power digital circuits control normal 110v power in a home. | ||
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| + | Uses: | ||
| + | *Turn on several circuits with one control circuit. | ||
| + | *Control motors. | ||
| + | *Isolate a low voltage circuit from power line. | ||
| + | *Reverse current ( double pole double throw relay ) | ||
| + | * [[relay CPU]] | ||
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| + | Links | ||
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| + | *[[Image:Main-G5Q-14.jpg|69px|Relays]] [[Relays]] - Use these to control large power sources that a microcontroller cannot do alone | ||
| + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relay Relay From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia] | ||
| + | *[http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/tutorial_info.php?tutorials_id=119 Controlling Big, Mean, Devices] | ||
| + | *[http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/relay.htm Relays] | ||
| + | *[http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5988-6917EN.pdf Maximizing the Life Span of Your Relays]] | ||
| + | *[[Driving_Large_Loads_with_the_Arduino#Relay Driving Large Loads with the Arduino]] | ||
| + | *[http://relays.tycoelectronics.com/appnotes/ Tyco Electronics Application Notes] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Components]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:40, 29 January 2024
Switch Basics[edit]
It has been suggested that [[::Switch Terminology|Switch Terminology]] be merged into this page or section. (Discuss)
A switch is often to turn something on or off. In the simplest case it is just a wire that is connected or not. Unplugging an appliance is one way to switch it off. A switch is usually a mechanical device where some sort of handle connects or disconnects conductors inside the switch. Another way of thinking of a switch is that it is like a resistor that sometimes has infinite resistance and sometimes has 0 resistance. A computer keyboard is made of a large number of switches. Some switches stay in the on or off position, others only stay on or off while you switch them, these are called momentary switches. A light switch is normally not momentary, a doorbell switch normally is momentary.
Uses:
- On Off control
- Range change, as in a meter
- Data input
Links
- Switch From Wikipedia,the free encyclopedia ( inc. Schematic and Picture )
- Switches
- Switch Terminology _P_T - SPST - SPDT - DPST - DPDT - 3PDT - ....
Relays[edit]
It has been suggested that [[::relays|relays]] be merged into this page or section. (Discuss)
A relay is a switch that is turned on and off by an electro-magnet. (So-called "solid state relays" do not use an electro-magnet ). Like other switching devices it allows a small amount of power to control a large amount of power. A nice feature of relays is that there is no electrical connection between the control circuit and the circuit connected to the switch. ( this is called electrical isolation ). They are often used to let low power digital circuits control normal 110v power in a home.
Uses:
- Turn on several circuits with one control circuit.
- Control motors.
- Isolate a low voltage circuit from power line.
- Reverse current ( double pole double throw relay )
- relay CPU
Links
Relays - Use these to control large power sources that a microcontroller cannot do alone- Relay From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Controlling Big, Mean, Devices
- Relays
- Maximizing the Life Span of Your Relays]
- Driving_Large_Loads_with_the_Arduino#Relay Driving Large Loads with the Arduino
- Tyco Electronics Application Notes
