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Smart Outlet Strip: AC Power Switch with Relay

This AC power switch circuit senses the presence of AC current in one outlet of a multi-outlet power strip and switches power to the remaining outlet(s). It utilizes a current transformer, single ...
Electronic Design

What’s the Difference in Switching Design Between AC and DC Power Relays?

Power relays are specifically designed to handle either AC or DC. It’s important to know the fundamental differences between them before building them into a system. Introduction to AC and DC Power ...
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WCS2702 Hall Effect Linear Current Sensor

This post is a quick writeup about Winson WCS Series Hall Effect Linear Current Sensors! I have the Winson WCS2702 current sensor in my hand right now, so I will write about it here. According to the ...
Electronic Design

Sleek, efficient current sensors replace bulky transformers

Expanding its popular ISOpro isolation product portfolio, Silicon Laboratories Inc., a manufacturer of high performance, analog intensive, mixed signal ICs, introduces an ac current sensor family that ...