CONTENTS
ADVANCES IN RELAY TECHNOLOGY
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A company producing biometric components has achieved success in its validation department using a solution based on PXI products
14 POWER
The requirements of IEC60601-1 4th Edition, and its impact on the use of power supplies in the medical industry
16 RELAYS
Smart meters and solar panels have specific design challenges which need to be considered when selecting suitable relays and switches
22 COVER STORY CONTENTS
Advances in Panasonic PhotoMOS relay technology
The latest additions to the PhotoMOS range should allow the circuit designer the maximum flexibility possible, with the highest specification devices now being available in the smallest package design.
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NEWS
4. Increased investment prompts business wins in space and avionics
EDITOR’S CHOICE
5.DC-DC converters at a reduced cost 6. Integrated EtherCAT solution now available
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