Monthly Archives: November 2015

Solid State Relay Versus Mechanical Relay

The argument about which is better, solid-state relays (SSRs) or electromechanical relays (EMRs), has raged on for many years. The answer is actually neither, as each relay type has positive and negative aspects. But if you factor in specific application requirements, clear winners emerge. Actually, SSRs aren’t relays at all, but rather electronic circuits. The… Read More »