App note with sample circuit from Onsemi about thyristor replacing mechanical relays for AC line control. Link here (PDF) In the large family of electronic switches, the thyristor must be considered as a low cost and powerful device for motor applications. Thyristors can take many forms, but they have certain features in common. All of […]
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Process Automation: Relays and triacs
Andy Brown designed and built this relays and triacs controller board that he could use to automate his homebrewing process: The heaters, fridge and fans that control the temperature in my brew fridge need to be switched on and off and that’s what this board is designed to achieve. As you can see from the diagram […]