Both Opto-MOSFET Relays and Solid State Relays refer to a contactless design. Unlike mechanical relays or reed relays, Bright Toward's Opto-MOSFET Relays or Solid State Relays use either a MOSFET or a Triac...

Due to the contactless design, it is impossible for Opto-MOSFET Relays and Solid State Relays to operate without current leakage. With reed relays and mechanical relays, two physical reed contacts are separated...

Capacitance in our Opto-MOSFET Relay refers to the amount of electrical charge stored. The lower the capacitance value, the lesser the power required to drive the MOSFET inside the relay. TOWARD RELAYS’...

“Isolation” refers to the separation of the input and output of a relay. Better isolation enhances precision by minimizing noise. TOWARDs’ Opto-MOS Relays are optically isolated, meaning there is a true...

To ensure a stable resistance throughout the operation of TOWARD’s Reed Relays, not only do we measure the resistance value when the relay is entirely on, but we also measure its dynamic contact resistance...

Nominal Voltage refers to the normal operating voltage of the relay; Breakdown Voltage refers to the maximum voltage that an open contact can withstand before electrical breakdown occurs, also known as dielectric...

A low Thermal EMF Relay is designed with a chip to minimize the thermal offset voltage generated by the heat from the relay during operation. Please refer to TOWARD’s BMF series reed relay for great...

Hot switching refers to a circuit design that applies an electric load to the reed switch during operation. Hot switching is generally not recommended if you wish to extend the relay’s operational life...

Written by Ryan Hsu Three main functions in Battery Management System that uses Opto-MOSFET Relays:

Actuate Time, also known as Operate Time, is the time it takes for a relay to change from its resting state to its operating state after the coil has been energized. In other words, it is the time it takes...