Miniature two pole reed relays maximise PCB space

At Electronica, Pickering will showcase its extensive range of high quality, high density reed relays for test and measurement applications – including the new Series 125, which claims to be the industry’s smallest two pole DPST (double-pole, single-throw) reed relay.

The new Series 125 2 Form A reed relays stack on a compact 5- x 5-mm pitch, achieving the highest packing density for a two-pole relay. The relays support up to 1-A and 20-W switching power and are available with 3-V, 5-V, or 12-V coil options, including an optional diode. They also include full mu-metal magnetic screening, significantly reducing magnetic interaction between relays from 40% to just 1%.

“As Pickering continuously improves its reed relay offering for test and measurement, instrumentation and ATE (automated test equipment), we expect to see interest at electronica from diverse sectors and applications, including mixed-signal semiconductor test, high-end cable and backplane testers, signal switching in medical electronics and EV charging, solar cell monitoring, and high voltage instrumentation,” commented Rob King, Reed Relays Product Manager at Pickering Electronics. 

The 4mm2 reed relay range from Pickering also offers up to 1-A switching, while stacking on a tiny 4- x 4-mm pitch, allowing the highest packing density currently available in the industry. These ultra-high-density 4mm2 reed relays are ideal for very high density applications, such as ATE switching matrices or multiplexers. “Furthermore, our new Series 125 will deliver the smallest two pole (DPST) reed relays on the market – making it ideal for engineers who need to maximise their PCB real estate,” noted King.

Also on show from Pickering Group at electronica will be its modular signal switching and simulation technologies for electronic test and verification from Pickering Interfaces, as well as its cables and connectors from Pickering Connect.