HV reed relays are customizable to 20 kV
Series 600 high-voltage reed relays from Pickering Electronics offer over 2500 combinations of rating and connection options. They are customizable from 3.5 kV to 12.5 kV, with standoff voltages from 5 kV to 20 kV and switching power up to 200 W. Switch-to-coil isolation reaches 25 kV, safely separating control circuitry from high-voltage paths even in demanding environments.
Built with vacuum-sealed, instrumentation-grade reed switches, the relays are available with 1 Form A (NO), 1 Form B (NC), and 1 Form C (Changeover) contacts and 5-V, 12-V, or 24-V coils. An optional diode or Zener-diode combination suppresses back EMF, while mu-metal screening reduces magnetic interference. Insulation resistance exceeds 1013 Ω, ensuring minimal leakage and maximum isolation.
A variety of case sizes, connection types (turrets, flying leads, PCB pins), and potting materials helps engineers meet thermal, mechanical, and environmental requirements. Series 600 relays support many high-voltage test and switching applications, including EV BMS and charge-point testing, inverter or insulation-resistance testing in solar systems, and isolation in medical equipment.
Request free pre-production samples, access the datasheet, or try the configuration tool via the product page link below.
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