Title :
A Survey of Possible Mechanisms of Activation and Erosion of Relay Contacts
Author :
Gray, Eoin W. ; KNIGHT, LEE G Mc
Author_Institution :
Bell Labs
fDate :
6/1/1975 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper presents a description of the present state of knowledge of the contact activation processes. The mechanisms for arc duration enhancement and contact erosion which are a direct result of relay contact activation are also discussed.
Keywords :
Aluminum; Contacts; Relays; Circuits; Contact resistance; Low voltage; Production; Relays; Seminars; Springs; Switching systems; Telephony; Wire;
Journal_Title :
Parts, Hybrids, and Packaging, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPHP.1975.1135048
