Product category: Electromechanical Components
News Release from: Panasonic Electric Works UK | Subject: Relays for automotive applications
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 16 September 2004
Relays evolve for automotive
applications
The electromechanical relay is constantly changing and updating to meet the needs of the customer, making it a cost effective solution to many switching needs in automotive applications.
In line with most consumer items the expectations of the modern car buyer continue to rise in terms of cost, specification and an expectation of technical advancement However there are other more specific factors that also affect car buyers' decisions - such as comfort and safety devices
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 23 Feb 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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