What is an Electromechanical Relay?

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Features of an electromechanical relay:
Frame - A Heavy-duty frame
Coil - Wire is wound around a metal core producing an electromagnetic field
Armature - The moving part of the relay that opens and closes the contacts
Contacts - The conducting part of the switch that opens or closes a circuit

A relay might be described as Single-Pole Single-Throw, or Double-Pole Single-Throw. These terms will give you an instant indication of the design and function of the relay.

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