Solid-State Electronic Components Demystified
What does Solid-State even mean?
Prior to the emergence of solid-state electronic components, industrial electronics used large vacuum tubes to create electrical activity in a gaseous state. Solid-state revolutionized manufacturing as an emerging technology in which the electronic activity happened through a “solid state.”
Solid-state electronic components and devices are composed of semiconductor materials, including geranium of gallium arsenide. They utilize integrated circuits, diodes, and transistors. Solid-state can describe wide breadth of types of components. A solid-state relay, for example, refers to when transistors switches relace a moving-arm electromechanical relay.
Why use Solid-State electronic components?
- Durability: The primary benefit of solid-state is its sturdiness. Removing the moving parts means that the device will not experience abrasion that creates consistent wear-and-tear over time. Additionally, the streamlined design reduces the risk of mechanical failure.
- Size: Solid-state provides bigger results in a smaller package. It is far more compact than mechanical components, while accomplishing more.
- Efficiency: Heat sinks are diminished with solid-state technology. Typically, a significant amount of energy is lost to heat sinks; by preventing this problem, solid-state electronic components are able to improve efficiency.
What are the drawbacks?
Despite their increased durability and efficiency, they are still susceptible to some types of damage. Impact, water, and chemical exposure are some examples of things that harm solid-state components. Exposure to extremely high heat can also become a problem for these parts.
ICS’ Proprietary Design
ICS solved these pitfalls by creating a patented design that improves upon the existing solid-state relay. Ours is more resilient than anything else on the market. Additionally, our solid-state relay eliminates heat sinks entirely, making it the most efficient option available.
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