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tams elektronik
KSM-3 English
Integrated circuits (ICs)
Depending on the type, ICs fulfil various tasks. The most
common housing form is the so-called "DIL"-housing, from
which 4, 6, 8, 14, 16, 18 or more "legs" (pins) are
arranged along the long sides.
ICs are sensitive to damage during soldering (heat,
electrostatic charging). For that reason in the place of the
ICs IC sockets are soldered in, in which the ICs are
inserted later.
Microcontrollers
Microcontrollers are ICs, which are individually programmed for the
particular application. The programmed controllers are only available
from the manufacturer of the circuit belonging to it.
Relays
Relays are electronic switches, depending on their position the one or
other (internal) connection is closed. The mode of operation of
monostable relays can be compared to that of a push-button switch,
i.e. the connection is only closed as long as the voltage is applicated.
Bistable relays keep their status after switching – comparable to a
switch.
Relays which combine two switches in one housing are common as well
(shortly 2xUM). The switching between the two connections can be
heard clearly because of the resulting clicking sound.
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