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Re:Now You're Thinking with Relays by mikewarot on Thursday November 02, 2023 @11:19AM (#38114738)
4PDT relays might seem exotic now, but they are quite common when you're working on old radios, etc. As for carrying through complementary signals, that's a good hack.

There is a type of logic using Micromachined Silicon cantilever switches, operated by static voltages, capable of operation for sustained periods. They don't seem to have achieved fully non-volatile operation, but you can spend a lot of money to have a relay of this type, if you want.[1]

At one point I was hopeful this would replace relay logic, and be even lower power than CMOS.

[1] https://www.qorvo.com/products/p/CMD235C4

Re:Now You're Thinking with Relays by xw3090 on Thursday November 02, 2023 @03:58PM (#38119171)
They're still in use.

i.e. https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/signal-relays-up-... has 811 hits.

According to the datasheets:

Typical applications Industrial sewing/stitching machines, fitness, elevators, pumps, robotics, solar panels