What Are Super Solid-State Solutions (S4)?
Electrical devices that have switching functionality (relays, circuit breakers, fuses, etc) usually have an electromechanical part that physically switches "on and off" between a set of contacts. This part is prone to wearing out, creating faults or over-heating.
Using Infineon components you can replace the mechanical, or moving part with MOSFET (Fet) based technology that provides improved reliability, increases life-time use all in a package with advanced control and protection methods.
When these traditional, electromechanical products are upgraded inside with Infineon technology they become Super Solid-State Solutions (S4) suitable for static switching applications.
What are the benefits of a Super Solid-State Solution?
The benefits of transitioning to a solid-state solution is dependent on the particular product itself, but if we took an example, such as relays, the benefits of a solid-state relay vs an electromechanical relay can be found here:
- No mechanical contact and moving parts
- Longer electrical and mechanical life expectancy and higher reliability
- Higher shock and vibration resistance
- It does not bounce or generate an electrical arc
- Typically far lower power consumption than EMRs
What system offerings are available?
Looking to design your own low-frequency switching applications? Check out Infineon's solutions for super solid state applications!