Solenoid Basics

Jeri shows the basic construction of solenoid actuators and demonstrates the relationship between strenght and hold power relative to current flow in the coil.

Filed under: EE — by adafruit, posted September 21, 2011 at 6:04 pm

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1 Comment

  1. Interesting! Arduinoos just released a page on ralays, these components from the stone age, still popular for some critical applications… goo.gl/mnCWY

    Comment by didier — September 23, 2011 @ 3:52 am

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