Patent attributes
An integrated smart relay assembly includes a case and an electronic solid-state switch disposed inside the case and a gate driver circuit electrically connected to the electronic solid-state switch. The gate driver circuit is configured to drive the electronic solid-state switch with a predetermined gate voltage and a predetermined gate current. The relay assembly further includes a protection circuit electrically connected to the gate driver circuit. The protection circuit is configured to protect the electronic solid-state switch against over-voltage, short circuit, and overheating. The relay assembly further includes a communication interface integrated with the electronic solid-state switch. Each of the protection circuit, electronic solid-state switch, and the communication interface is disposed inside the case.
