Hybrid relays combine a mechanical switch with a solid-state switch, and they are set up in parallel to control a single load ...

Have you ever needed to power a 12-volt relay in a circuit but only had 6 or 9 volts available? This simple circuit will solve that problem. It allows 12-volt relays to be operated from 6 or 9 volts, ...

This low current relay circuit is designed to be used in battery operated electronic devices. Its operating current is in micro amperes (µA). This is done by using a bistable relay and adding some ...

An RC circuit in series with the coil allows full-current turn-on for reliable relay operation, then reduces the current to save power. Fellow engineer Sanjay R. Chendvankar of Mumbai, India, recently ...

The past 20 years have seen a proliferation of relays on cars. From a DIY point of view this is good news. Not only is a good-quality relay a very reliable component, but its working is also easy to ...