I have the following project:
I have a zigbee node with an MCU and I must make it control an AC (240V - 50Hz) light. I was thinking of implementing a dimming function as well. I found out about triacs on the net but it seems a bit hard to me since I am a total n00b in this area. Therefore, I decided to have only an ON/OFF function. My plan is to simply drive a pulse relay with the MCU, but I am lost concerning the choice of the appropriate relay... I am looking for a pulse relay which is instantly triggered by the MCU and remains ON until it is triggered again to go off in order to achieve the minimum energy consumption. I think it must be called "pulse latching relay".
I found **broken link removed** but it is not the one I need since it is non latching.
Any suggestions?
Thanx in advance for any answers.
P.S. If you have any ideas of also including the dimming function, please let me know.
I have a zigbee node with an MCU and I must make it control an AC (240V - 50Hz) light. I was thinking of implementing a dimming function as well. I found out about triacs on the net but it seems a bit hard to me since I am a total n00b in this area. Therefore, I decided to have only an ON/OFF function. My plan is to simply drive a pulse relay with the MCU, but I am lost concerning the choice of the appropriate relay... I am looking for a pulse relay which is instantly triggered by the MCU and remains ON until it is triggered again to go off in order to achieve the minimum energy consumption. I think it must be called "pulse latching relay".
I found **broken link removed** but it is not the one I need since it is non latching.
Any suggestions?
Thanx in advance for any answers.
P.S. If you have any ideas of also including the dimming function, please let me know.