Electronic Design

Relays and Switches: Mechanical or Solid State?

When to use mechanical vs. solid-state devices. The parameters that should be considered when selecting a device. Optimize your selection for lowest cost/maximum ...
Machine Design

Summary of SolidWorks' new Mechanical Conceptual software (in pictures)

At the recent SolidWorks World 2014, Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp., Waltham, Mass., promoted their new Mechanical Conceptual software, a suite designed to leverage cloud computing to “accelerate ...
Machine Design

Prevent Solid-State Relay Failure with Thermal Protection

Solid-state relays provide robust solutions for electronic switching in load control applications and hold many advantages over electromechanical relays. New, emerging solid-state relay designs offer ...
Business Wire

Dassault Systèmes Launches SOLIDWORKS Industrial Design

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dassault Systèmes (Paris:DSY) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle ...
Electronic Design

Solid-State Triac Devices Replace Mechanical Relays In Power Switching Applications

Mechanical relays, contactors, and switches control the flow of electricity by the mechanical action of two conducting elements. The physical contact of two conducting elements creates a path for ...