Solid state relay offers easy connection

When designing the SSR relay board, Phidgets decided to use a MOSFET-based solid state relay because they are much simpler to use than a SCR-based solid state relay.

Phidgets has released the 3052 SSR relay board.

The solid state relay is used to switch up to 2.5A at up to 40V DC or 28V AC.

The relay board is controlled by a digital output on the PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8, the PhidgetTextLCD 8/8/8, or the PhidgetRFID v2.0 and greater.

The product is designed for quick prototyping and can be used in a wide variety of applications.

"In the past users of our 8/8/8 Interface Kit had to wire up transistors or relays in order to control devices such as motors and fans".

"Now all they have to do is connect the device to the relay board and connect the board in one of the digital outputs on the InterfaceKit 8/8/8", said Chester Fitchett, CEO of Phidgets.

When designing the SSR relay board, Phidgets decided to use a MOSFET-based solid state relay because they are much simpler to use than a SCR-based solid state relay.

The SSR also offers lower noise and lower power consumption than any mechanical relays.

There is also no minimum current or voltage requirement.

The relay output is protected against ESD and inductive spikes.

The electrical isolation provided by the solid state relay simplifies projects and protects the Phidgets from the voltage and currents being controlled.

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