Title :
Manufacturing business decisions: Design and manufacture of a new generation “hybrid” relay
Author :
Lane, Michael A.
Author_Institution :
Struthers-Dunn LLC, Timmonsville, SC, USA
Abstract :
Replacement of an MDR (Mercury Displacement Relay) in traffic signal cabinets, by design of a new hybrid relay utilizing a solid-state relay in parallel with an electro-mechanical relay and a control circuit. Subsequent decision paths on prototyping and where to manufacture the final product.
Keywords :
design engineering; mercury (metal); semiconductor relays; Hg; MDR replacement; control circuit; electromechanical relay; manufacturing business decisions; mercury displacement relay; solid-state relay; traffic signal cabinets; Assembly; Coils; Economic indicators; Steel; Thyristors; USA Councils; Welding; hybrid relay design manufacturing costs India China;
Conference_Titel :
Microelectronics and Packaging Conference (EMPC), 2011 18th European
Conference_Location :
Brighton
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0694-2
