Current Limit Solid State Power Switch with Latch
https://www.electronics-lab.com/current-limit-solid-state-power-switch-latch/
The project published here is a solid state power switch with current limiting that prevents damage to host devices from faulty load conditions. This analog current limit switch have low on-resistance P-channel MOSFET and INA202 driver IC from Texas instrument. The project operate from input voltage in the range 5V to 24V and can handle […]
Miniature vertical side-actuated detection switches ideal for safety applications
https://www.electronics-lab.com/miniature-vertical-side-actuated-detection-switches-ideal-safety-applications/
C&K’s FDSD and FDSE series are micro-mini, side-actuated detection switches suitable for applications which require vertical side detection. They are particularly useful for safety control applications, and for medical and consumer devices. An example of the use of these switches is in inhalers, where they detect the presence of a cartridge, activating the drug delivery […]
Simple Soft Latch Switch using Push-Button
https://www.electronics-lab.com/simple-soft-latch-switch-using-push-button/
Latching Toggle switches are one of the most popular kinds of switches, from their use by kids in basic electricity classes to their use in prototypes and more advanced products, they provide a familiar and reliable way to close or open a circuit. This makes them the go to switch for designers in most applications […]
easySwitchBox – The long-range LoRa® wall switch
https://www.electronics-lab.com/easyswitchbox-long-range-lora-wall-switch/
easySwitchBox by easySensors is a long-range LoRa® wall switch powered by coin cells and the Arduino IDE. easySwitchBox enables you to remote control your appliances from long distance as easy as the push a a button. The easySwitchBox does one simple thing – it sends on\off signals to any relay, actuator, or other project. It […]
[Sponsored Post] Infrared Wireless Relay Switch
https://www.electronics-lab.com/sponsored-post-infrared-wireless-relay-switch/
Do you find it hard to get up from your cozy bed at night, just to turn off the lights? Do you want to operate your home appliances simply by a click of your TV remote? Home appliances include all types of electrical equipment available in your home. It does not matter whether it is […]
A Heat Switch for Controlling Heat Flow Path in Electronic Systems
https://www.electronics-lab.com/heat-switch-controlling-heat-flow-path-electronic-systems/
A switch is a fundamental part of most electrical and mechanical devices; mechanical switches can be used to select gears in a car’s transmission or used to unlock a door; electrical switches can turn the lights in a room on and off; semiconductor uses to route logic signals within a circuit or control bigger devices. […]
Lowest power magnetic switch uses nanoamps
https://www.electronics-lab.com/lowest-power-magnetic-switch-uses-nanoamps/
Crocus Technology is introducing its CT832 Digital Magnetic Switch, in the CT83X series, a multi- function switching device with high sensitivity, reliability and new lows in power consumption, that it positions as the industry’s lowest power consuming switch. Lowest power magnetic switch uses nanoamps – [Link]
Dual die, Hall effect, latch and switch sensor is accurate & redundant
https://www.electronics-lab.com/dual-die-hall-effect-latch-switch-sensor-accurate-redundant/
Graham Prophet @ eedesignnewseurope.com discuss about Melexis magnetic latch and switch sensors. He writes: Melexis (Tessenderlo, Belgium) has introduced a range of new magnetic latch and switch sensors that feature two silicon dice in the same package, yielding highly reliable devices, which are aimed at automotive applications including transmission, power steering, braking and locks/latches. Dual die, […]
ESPurna-H, A Compact Open Source Hardware Wireless Power Wall Switch
https://www.electronics-lab.com/espurna-h-compact-open-source-hardware-wireless-power-wall-switch/
Controlling your AC loads using wireless power switch is not a new concept. Several commercial products from several vendors can be found on the market such as Xiaomi’s Mi Smart Socket Plug, SAMSUNG’s SmartThings Power Outlet and Sonoff Pow WiFi Switch from ITEAD. Using ESP8266 makes the building of a customized WiFi power switch more […]
Reliable molecular switch
https://www.electronics-lab.com/reliable-molecular-switch/
by Eric Bogers @ elektormagazine.com: Nanotechnology repeatedly breaks new records in the area of miniaturization. However, there are physical limits when reducing the size of electronic components and these will be reached in the near future. This means that new materials and components will be required – and it is here where molecular electronics will […]