Introduction To Solid State Relays and The Advantages and Disadvantages
Introduction To Solid State Relays and The Advantages and Disadvantages
Introduction To Solid State Relays and The Advantages and Disadvantages
excitation table similar to an SR latch, except that when both S and R are 1, the
next output should be 0 (reset). Set dominant is defined similarly: the next
output when S and R are both 1 should be 1 (set).
So you should change the characteristic table so that the "X" in the last row is
the proper value ("1" since you've been asked for a "set-dominant" SR latch)
and then use whatever plug-n-chug method you've been given to turn a
characteristic table into a working circuit.
Solid State Relay (SSR), compared with electromechanical relays, and is not a mechanical movement,
the relay does not contain moving parts, but it has the electromechanical relay is essentially the same
functions. SSR is an all-solid-state electronic components of the non-contact switching elements, he
points the use of electronic components, magnetic and optical properties to complete a reliable input
and output isolation, using high-power transistor, power MOSFET, single controllable silicon and the
triac switching characteristics of such devices, to achieve non-contact, non-charged spark to the circuit
on and off.
Solid state relay has three parts: the input circuit, isolation (coupling) and the output circuit. An
input voltage of the different categories, the input circuit can be divided into the DC input circuit, the AC
input circuit and the AC and DC input circuit three. Some of the input control circuit also has a TTL /
CMOS-compatible logic control and anti-equal positive and negative features. Solid state relay input and
output circuits are isolated and the optical coupling and coupling transformer coupling two. Solid state
relay output circuit can be divided into direct current output circuit, output circuit and the AC-DC AC
output circuit in the form. AC output, usually with two thyristor or a triac, DC can use bipolar output
devices or power FET.
(1) high life, high reliability: SSR no mechanical parts, complete the contact device features a solid,
no moving parts, so in high shock and vibration of the working environment, composed of solid state
relays as components inherent characteristics, determine the solid-state relays, long life, high reliability.
(2) high sensitivity, small power control, electromagnetic compatibility: solid state relay wide input
voltage range, low drive power, compatible with most logic integrated circuits or drive without additional
buffers.
(3) fast conversion: Because the use of solid during solid-state relay, so the switching speed can be
from a few milliseconds to a few subtle.
(4) Electromagnetic interference laugh: solid state relay does not enter "coil" and did not touch the
light arc and rebound, thus reducing electromagnetic interference. Most AC output solid state relay is a
zero-voltage switching at turn-on at zero voltage, zero current at turn-off, reducing the sudden
interruption of current waveform, thus reducing the switching transients.
2, the shortcomings of solid-state relays
(1) After conducting tube pressure drop, phase control thyristor or silicon-forward step-down of up
to 1 ~ 2V, high-power transistor saturation pressure slurry disaster 1 ~ 2V, and the average power
FET The shoot-Zu are more mechanical contact of the contact resistance.
(2) The semiconductor device is shut off, can still be a few microamps to several milliamps of
leakage current, it can not achieve the desired electrical isolation.
(3) The pipe pressure drop, power consumption and after the conduction of heat is also large, high-
power solid-state relays with capacity far greater than the volume of the electromagnetic relay, and
higher cost.
(4) the temperature characteristics of electronic components and electronic circuit of the poor anti-
interference ability, resistance to radiation is also poor, if not take effective measures, the work of low
reliability.
(5) solid-state overload relay for greater sensitivity, must be fast fuse or RC snubber circuit to
protect them too. Solid state relay load and ambient temperature was significantly related to
temperature, load capacity will decline rapidly.
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Electromechanical Relays vs Solid State Relays
Relays are either electromechanical relays or solid-state relays. In electromechanical
relays (EMR), contacts are opened or closed by a magnetic force. With solid-state
relays (SSR), there are no contacts and switching is totally electronic. The decision to
use electromechanical or solid state relays depends on an application's electrical
requirements, cost constraints and life expectancy. Although solid-state relays have
become very popular, electromechanical relays remain common. Many of the functions
performed by heavy-duty equipment need the switching capabilities of
electromechanical relays. Solid State Relays switche the current using non-moving
electronic devices such as silicon controlled rectifiers.
These differences in the two types of relays result in advantages and disadvantages
with each system. Because solid state relays do not have to either energize a coil or
open contacts, less voltage is required to "turn" Solid State Relays on or off. Similarly,
Solid State Relays turn on and turn off faster because there are no physical parts to
move. Although the absence of contacts and moving parts means that Solid State
Relays are not subject to arcing and do not wear out, contacts on Electromechanical
Relays can be replaced, whereas entire Solid State Relays must be replaced when any
part becomes defective. Because of the construction of Solid State Relays, there is
residual electrical resistance and/or current leakage whether switches are open and
closed. The small voltage drops that are created are not usually a problem; however,
Electromechanical Relays provide a cleaner ON or OFF condition because of the
relatively large distance between contacts, which acts as a form of insulation.