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November
2018
ROHM Semiconductors
ROHM honours Willow Technologies as Distributors of the Year

 

Willow, a specialist in sensor applications, was named Distributor of the Year in Europe at ROHM's Booth at Electronica 2108. The award honours the company for their revenue growth over the last two years, their expertise and increased sales support across Europe.

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April
2018
Electronics Weekly
Willow offers high current blowout relay for electric vehicles

 

Willow Technologies are selling a magnetic arc blowout relay fron Durakool which has a maximum switching voltage of 145Vdc. It is designed for electric vehicle systems which might use 48Vdc, 72Vdc or 80 Vdc, which can be difficult to switch using traditional relays. John Merrill, Relays Product Manager at Willow, writes:

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February
2018
ComponentsOnline.co.uk
SEEING IS BELIEVING - A Miniature 3 Channel Optical Encoder!

 

Seeing really is believing with Elesta's new miniature innovative Optical Encoder E OI R007 from Willow Technologies Limited, www.willow.co.uk)! Elesta have just added this miniature 3 channel optical encoder, in 7 x 13mm aluminium housing, to its wide product portfolio. John Merril, Relays Product Manager at Willow, commented "This optical encoder is one of the smallest on the market, it has 

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January
2018
What's New In Electronics (WNIE)
SEEING IS BELIEVING – A Miniature 3 Channel Optical Encoder!

 

Escalate your reputation for safety with Elesta's reliable forcibly guided safety SIS Series PCB Relays from Willow Technologies Ltd. Elesta have just added this miniature 3 channel optical encoder, in 7 x 13mm aluminium housing, to its wide product portfolio. John Merrill, Relays Product Manager at Willow, commented, "This optical encoder is one of the smallest on the market, it has been fitted with 2 precision ball bearings guaranteeing exceptionally smooth running and a long service life at speeds of up to 80,000 rpm! Even at these high speeds, a very exact signal quality and accuracy is achieved."

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November
2017
Electronic-info.eu
Accurate and Reliable Testing with SGRF300 RF Relays

 

Willow Technologies introduces the SGRF300 RF non-latching DPDT Signal Relay, with signal integrity up to 18Gbps. It is designed with a unique ground shield that isolates and shields each lead, ensuring excellent pole to pole and contact to contact isolation. John Merrill, Product Manager Relays at Willow commented "This ultra-miniature relay (Ø9.4 x 8.64mm high) weighs just

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November
2017
dpaonthenet.com
Don't be COAXed into testing your oscilloscopes with anything else

 

Willow Technologies Lts, authorised Teledyne Relays European representative and stockist, introduces the CCT-49K, an internally terminated broadband 40GHz, latching, multi-throw, electromechanical coaxial switch designed to switch from a common input to any of 3, 4, 5 or 6 outputs. The CCT-49K comes with a latching actuator. The latching switch remains in the last position selected when

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November
2017
epdonthenet
Heart Rate Sensor With Marked Efficiency

 

The BH1790GLC Heart Rate Optical Sensor from ROHM offers ten times less infrared radiation than conventional products, and almost three quarters less the battery consumption. The product, unveiled by Willow Technologies, has a specialised optical filter that enables high accuracy detection; this extends battery life while reducing

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November
2017
Electronic Specifier Medical
Keep Your Finger on the Pulse

 

Willow Technologies has unveiled the new heart rate optical sensor from Rohm - the BH1790GLC. Utilising a specialised optical filter which enables high accuracy detection, extending battery life while reducing the effects of IRraysten-fold versus conventional products. Making it possible to achieve high quality pulse signals even in environments with strong IR presence, such as the outdoors or under intense movement.

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October
2017
ee Design News Europe
Signal relays offer ATE repeatability, integrity up to 18 Gbps – in distribution

 

Distributor Willow Technologies (W. Sussex, UK) highlights the performance of Teledyne Relays' SGRF300 RF non-latching DPDT Signal Relay, that offers signal integrity up to 18Gbps. It is designed with a ground shield that isolates and shields each lead, ensuring pole to pole and contact to contact isolation.

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October
2017
dpaonthenet.com
Move Up in the World with DG38L PCB Motor Control Relays

 

Another unique relay from Durakools collection, the DG38L PCB Power Relay is capable of switching up to 45A at 250VAC and features a magnetic arc blowoutwhich enables the relay to switch 50 percent higher DC voltage than other relays of its type. Typically, this style of relay, which has an industry standard footprint, can only switch 30A @24VDC/240VAC. The DG38L handles voltages up to 80VDC (as an option) or 

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September
2017
iVT (International Industrial Vehicle Technology
Willow Technologies Reduce Accidents and Damage Costs

 

Willow is helping prevent equipment rollover with an intuitive new prodcut, the Durakool TD4PO series of tilt switches, which has been developed to avoid injury to workers on-site and the damage of expensive equipment. 

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July
2017
Electronics - LATEST NEWS
Willow's Range of Resistors Keeps on Growing

 

Willow Technologies Limited (www.willow.co.uk) are renowned specialists in resistive materials with one of the largest ranges of Resistors available globally. They have expertise in in High Precision, Power, High Voltage, Surface Mount (SMD), Current Sense, RF, HV Dividers & Custom Resistors in a multitude of technologies, including thick & thin film, planar and wirewound.  

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March
2017
Electronic Specifier Power
Tap Your Phone But Not Your Wallet

 

In mass production, the Kionix ultra-low current MEMS Accelerometer KXTJ3-1057 from Willow Technologies operates with tiny current consumption down to 1.5uA at 0.781Hz Output Data Rate (ODR). Other modes available at higher ODR of 25Hz and 50Hz, offer the design engineer ultra-low 6uA & 10uA current consumption options, saving on product battery life, extending device usage between charges.

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March
2017
Creditcom Hungary Kft
Willow - Clever design of this relay makes for an easier and safer life

 

The Durakool Team has been extremely clever in their design of the DG55M automotive relay. By positioning the arc quenching magnet where they have, it allows the relay to sit flush against the mounting bracket, still using the same standard socket, unhindered by the socket mounting bolt head! Better than this, the terminal arrangement

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March
2017
Electronic Specifier Automotive
Drive Safely with Magnetic Arc Blow Out Relays

 

The design of the DG55M automotive general purpose magnetic arc blow out relay is exclusive to Durakool and switches up to 20A at 80VDC, operating at 40A continuous capacity (at 23°C). This mini ISO relays special terminal arrangement ensures HVDC safety while fitting standard ISO relay sockets such as Durakools DZ85AB-5-WH2

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March
2017
Electronic Specifier Automotive
EV Contactors Capable of Interrupting High Voltage Currents

 

The European Distributor for LSIS, Willow Technologies, presents a detailed look at LSIS' new range of GER series Electric Vehicle (EV) contactors, what they are, why we need them and how they are able to cope with EV motor controller demands in small to medium size vehicles of all types, easily fitting into confined spaces, capable of interrupting high voltage DC currents repeatedly and interrupting high short circuit currents in an emergency.

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March
2017
Electropages
Willow - Clever design of this relay makes for an easier and safer life

 

Available now from Willow Technologies is the exceptional design of the DG55M automotive general purpose, magnetic arc blow out relay. It is exclusive to Durakool and switches up to 20A@80VDC, operating at 40A continuous capacity (at 23C). This mini ISO relays special terminal arrangement ensures HVDC safety while fitting standard ISO relay sockets such as their DZ85AB-5-WH2.

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February
2017
ECN
General Purpose and Magnetic Arc Blow-Out Relay

 

The exceptional design of the DG55M automotive general purpose, magnetic arc blow-out relay, is exclusive to Durakool and switches up to 20A@80VDC, operating at 40A continuous capacity (at 23°C). This mini ISO relay's special terminal arrangement ensures HVDC safety while fitting standard ISO relay sockets such as Durakool's.

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February
2017
What's New In Electronics (WNIE)
Willow Technologies Announces Distribution with LSIS

 

Willow Technologies Limited (www.willow.co.uk) and their Sister company, American Electronic Components Incorporated (AEC www.aecsensors.com), are pleased to announce their new North American and European Distribution Agreement with LS Industrial Systems (LSIS www.lsis.com). LSIS, an LS Company, is headquartered in Anyang, Korea with twelve branches globally. Founded in 1974 they are an innovative, leading industrial systems

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February
2017
What's New In Electronics (WNIE)
Willow Technologies Announces Distribution with LSIS

 

Of particular interest are LSIS' high voltage DC contactors for electric vehicles (EV) which compliment Willow's Durakool automotive relays. In addition, Willow and AEC are pleased to add the LSIS EP Series of HVDC Photovoltaic Contactors for solar energy applications to their extensive range of products.

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February
2017
Electronic Specifier Product
AEC and Willow Technologies Sign Distribution Agreement with LSIS

 

Willow Technologies and sister company American Electronic Components (AEC) have anounced their new North American and European Distribution Agreement with LS Industrial Systems (LSIS). LSIS recently supported Willow on one of their two stands at Electronica in Munich where they displayed a selection of LSIS exciting EV relays. 

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February
2017
Electronic Specifier Power
Willow Technologies, AEC Sign Relay Leader

 

Specialising in electricity switching and control, LSIS has a reputation for high quality next generatgion product solutions made on its automated production lines. Willow Technologies and sister company, American Electronic Solutions have announced their new North American and European Distribution Agreement with LS Industrial Systems.

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February
2017
New-Tech Europe
Willow Technologies Announces Distribution with LSIS

 

Of particular interest are LSIS' high voltage DC contactors for electric vehicles (EV) which compliment Willow's Durakool automotive relays. In addition, Willow and AEC are pleased to add the LSIS EP Series of HVDC Photovoltaic Contactors for solar energy applications to their extensive range of products.

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January
2017
Softei.com
Willow Technologies Announces Distribution with LSIS for EV relays

 

Willow Technologies and sister company, American Electronic Components, has announced a North American and European distribution agreement with LS Industrial Systems (LSIS). The Korean company specialises in electricity switching and control. The portfolio includes high voltage DC contactors for electric vehicles (EVs) which complement Willow's Durakool automotive relays. There is also the LSIS

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January
2017
Electronic Specifier
Willow Technologies, AEC Sign Relay Leader

 

Willow Technologies and sister company, American Electronic Components have announced their new North American and European Distribution agreement with LS Industrial Systems (LSIS). LSIS, an LS Company, is headquartered in Anyang, Korea with twelve branches globally. Founded in 1974 they are an innovative, leading industrial systems company, focussing on smart

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December
2016
CiE online
Step-up Your Safety and Escalate Your Reputation

 

Compact and most energy efficient force guided safety SIS Series PCB relays from Willow Technologies Ltd. SEN type relays (sensitive, meaning the coil takes less current to actuate than 'standard' type), include the smalles forcibly guided (safety) relays currently available on the market.

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December
2016
EE Times Europe
Forcibly guided safety PCB relays rated to 6A/250VAC

 

Elestas forcibly guided safety SIS Series PCB relays, from Willow Technologies, are what the company claims to be most compact and energy efficient force guided SEN type relays (Sensitive, meaning the coil takes less current to actuate than standard type).

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December
2016
Electronic Product Design Technology (EPDT)
Step-up Your Safety and Escalate Your Reputation

 

Escalate your reputation for safety with Elesta's reliable forcibly guided pcb safety relays from Willow Technologies Ltd.

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October
2016
Electronic Product Design Technology (EPDT)
Is Your Hole Causing Inconsistent Electrical Connection?

 

Willow Technologies announced a series of Durakool Industrial standard plug-in relays ideal for control panels. 

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November
2015
MicroMatters
Ultra Precision Thin Film SMD Resistors – VITALLY Important

 

Willow Technologies introduces a range of advance ultra-precision chip resistors in Thin Film Technology, featuring ultra-tight tolerances down to ±0.01% and extremely low TCR down to ±2ppm/°C, with a power rating up to 1W. Available sizes supplied taped and reeled from 0201 miniature up to a larger 2512 case size.

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October
2015
EE Times Europe
1W thin film SMD resistors have tolerances down to ±0.01%

 

Willow Technologies has introduced a range of advanced ultra-precision chip resistors in thin film technology, featuring ultra-tight tolerances down to ±0.01% and extremely low TCR down to ±2ppm/°C, with a power rating up to 1W.

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October
2015
Electronics Weekly
Relays Designed to Save DIN Rail Space

 

Willow has introducted a range of interface relays designed to save space on the DIN rail by occupying only 6.3mm on the rail per relay.  The D41F is available with

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October
2015
Process Industry Informer
Durakool D41F Interface Relay Assemblies Save DIN Rail Space

 

Willow Technologies Limited introduces Durakools NEW range of slim interface relays designed to save valuable DIN rail space, occupying only 6.3mm on the rail per relay. The D41F is available with screw terminals or labour saving spring clamp terminals and

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July
2015
Elesta Distributor News
Partner News - Willow Technologies Limited

 

Willow Technologies, a global distributor, manufacturer and designer of electronic components solutions acts for Elesta as a distributor in the UK and Ireland. Willow differ from most distribution companies in that they strive to design and develop alongside customers helping them achieve their aims and objectives.

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July
2015
Instrumentation
Introducing a new MEMS IMU for motion sensing applications - DMU30

 

Willow Technologies presents Silcon Sensing's new Superior DMU30 MEMS IMU alternative to 'FOG-grade' IMUs.  The robust north-finding DMU30 is the first in a family of high performance IMUs for use in exacting motion sensing applications ranging from unmanned vehicle navigation to mapping and surveying.

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May
2015
Instrumentation
Willow Technologies to Demonstrate MEMSIC’s Advanced Inertial Measurement Solutions at S+T 2015

 

'We are excited to offer the Memsic AHRS380 to our customers' said Martin Pearce, Marketing Director at Willow Technologies. Together we offer next generation MEMS sensint technology with a unique and flexible system architecture to achieve unmatched performance.

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April
2015
Sensors Online
Willow Technologies to Demonstrate MEMSIC’s Advanced Inertial Measurement Solutions at S+T 2015

 

At SENSOR+TEST 2015 Willow Technologies and MEMSIC will demonstrate the latest AHRS380, 9-DOF Attitude and Heading Reference System which integrates 6-DOF inertial sensors and 3-axis magnetic sensors with Extended Kalman filtering in a miniature factory calibrated module to provide consistent performance over a wide range of extreme operating conditions.

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February
2014
Drives & Controls Magazine
Optical Encoders offer high signal selectivity

 

Willow Technologies has introduced a range of optical encoders designed to meet the growing demand for miniaturisation of micromechanical drives and for higher precision when controlling motor speeds and positions.  The patented EOI R007 encoders have light sources and photo 

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January
2014
Vehicle Electronics
Relays target EVs and buses

 

Willow Technologies has introduced the DG17M pre-charge relay for high voltage and electric vehicles and Durakools DG85F relay for 24V DC systems in commercial vehicles, buses, construction machinery and 24V DC motor control switching at up to 60A with no de-rating.

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January
2014
SILObreaker Online
Optical Encoder has an angular tolerance of less than 14 degrees

 

Willow Technologies introduced Elesta Sensor's latest optical encoder system, the EOI R007 which meets the growing demand for miniaturisation of micromechanical drives.

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January
2014
EE Times Europe
Optical Encoder has an angular tolerance of less than 14 degrees

 

Willow Technologies Introduced Elesta Sensor's latest optical encoder system, the EOI R007 whcih meets the growing demand for miniaturization of micromechanical drives.  This unique, patented design combines light source and photo detector mounting in the same plane facing the code wheel,

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January
2014
Electronic Specifier Online
Geomagnetic Sensor Offers Accurate Absolute Orientation

 

Suitable for applications requiring absolute heading or orientation data, including augmented reality and location tracking.  Willow Technologies have introduced the RM3100 industrial grade geomagnetic sensor suite, claimed to have the highest resolution and lowest noise of any geomagnetic sensor in the market, it

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June
2013
SiloBreaker Online
DG38L Leaves Industry Standard Relays Standing

 

Copthorne, UK, Willow Technologies, introduces this unique PCB Power Relay, the DG38L from Durakool.

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June
2013
PR Online
DG38L Leaves Industry Standard Relays Standing

 

This PCB Power Relay features a magnetic arc blowout, allowing 50% higher DC voltage.

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May
2013
Automotive Electronics Online
Temperature Sensors Incorporate NTC Thermistor Chip

 

The sensor's NTC is packaged inside a flexible PCB, 3mm wide and 0.5mm thick.

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March
2013
Automotive Electronics
Sensors Incorporate NTC Thermistor Chip

 

GE's Ultra-Thin FL Temperature Sensors from Willow Technologies incorporate a miniature NTC thermistor chip in a low-profile package for automotive and electric vehicle markets.  The NTC is inside a flexible PCB, 3mm wide and 0.5mm thick package.  

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February
2013
Electronic Specifier online snippet
FL Vehicle AEC Q200 Thermistors - Sensing The Temperature

 

The FL temperature sensor's miniature NTC is packaged inside a flexible PCB, 3mm wide and 0.5mm in thickness.  It is designed to meet the volume, cost and delivery expectations of Original Equipment Manufacturers

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November
2012
Electronic Specifier Online
YAS532 - Ultra Miniature Tri-Axial Geomagnetic Sensor

 

Yamaha's proprietary technology utilises a monolithic structure, generating sensor elements and CMOS circuits all on the same chip, eliminating the need to package a CMOS circuit chip with multiple sensor elements which would require wiring and assembling within the package.

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November
2012
Electronic Specifier Online
DG38L Leaves Industry Standard Relays Standing

 

Unique PCB Power Relay, the DG38L from Durakool.  Featuring a magnetic arc blowout, enabling the relay to switch 50% higher DC voltage than other relays of its type.

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July
2012
Electronics Sourcing
Making Safe TRAX

 

New MEMS based Electronic Compass, Fieldforce TRAX AHRS module from PNI, designed for life saving robotics, where unmanned vehicles need to perform progressively more complex tasks, requiring increasingly robust and accurate heading and orientation information.

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June
2012
Yudu online
Arc Blowout Suits High Voltages

 

Willow Technologies introduces the DG38L PCB Power relay from Durakool.  Featuring a magnetic arc blowout, the device is designed to switch in applications where the DC exceeds 24 VDC.

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June
2012
Electronics Sourcing Magazine
Arc Blowout Suits High Voltages

 

As the relay opens it will pull an arc.  With other relays, if the contact gap nis not big enough, the arc will not go out until the relay is damaged.   However, with the DG38L,

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May
2012
S+T Exhibition Brochure
Consumer & Automotive Low Cost SMT Rotary Position Sensors

 

Willow Technologies Limited announce Murata's mass production of the SV03 series of low profile, low cost, surface mount rotary position sensors aimed at consumer and automotive applications.

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April
2012
Drives & Controls Magazine
Relay will switch up to 80VDC

 

Willow is offering a relay that, it claims, will switch 50% higher DC voltages than most others of its type.  The relay is suitable for applications requiring high current and voltage DC switching, such as DC motor controls, winches, CNC machines and renewable energy controllers.

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April
2012
Electronics Sourcing Online
DG38L Leaves Industry Standard Relays Standing

 

The DG38 magnet deflects the arc away from the contact as the relay opens, thus extinguising the arc.  The shielded fast-on blades for power terminals eliminate the need to put high currents and voltages on to PCB.

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March
2012
Electronic Components World Online
Ultra Miniature Tri-Axial Geomagnetic Sensor

 

Yamaha Corporation's latest sensational, tiny 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.65mm, Tri-axial Geomagnetic Sensor IC for smartphones and tablet PCs.

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March
2012
dpa On The Net
Relay features 'arc blowout' for higher dc voltage switching

 

Typically, this style of relay is only able to switch 30A at 24Vdc/240Vac.  The DG38L can handle voltages up to 80Vdc (as an option) or 45A at 28Vdc as standard.

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March
2012
Panel Building & System Integration Online
Relay features 'arc blowout' for higher dc voltage switching

 

DG38L PCB Power Relay from Durakool.  Featuring a magnetic arc blowout, enabling the relay to switch 50% higher dc voltage than similar relays (in excess of 24V), the G38L is able to deflect the arc away from the contacts as the relay opens, thus extinguishing the arc.

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