Whats the difference between a POWER-GATE relay and POWER-GATE switch?
POWER-GATE relays and switches take the place of mechanical contactors, solenoids, and switches. When switching high current using mrchanical devices, an electrical arc is generated as the device opens and closes. This constant arcing becomes a high-resistance connection which ultimately generates so much heat that the switch fails. P-GATE serves the same function, but the high current flows through solid state electronics so there’s no arc generated, no contact surfaces to deteriorate, no moving parts to wear out, and the amount of power needed to turn and hold the device “on” is a mere fraction of a conventional contactor. P-GATE relays are designed to be switches on-and-off remotely and P-GATE switches have an integrated switch built directly into the package so it can be switch on-and-off right at the P-GATE.
