Avoiding Failure Modes in Reed Relays
The post discusses failure types in reed relays like hot switching, welding failures, and issues with different types of loads.
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How do reed relays compare with other switching technologies?
The post explores how reed relays differ from other switching technologies. It compares reed relays to electromechanical relays (EMRs), solid-state relays, MEMS switches, and more.
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What is a Reed Relay?
Pickering Electronics explains what a Reed Relay is and how it is manufactured. Reed Relays contain a reed switch, a coil for creating a magnetic field, an optional diode for handling back EMF from the coil, and an encapsulating package with connection terminals. In many ways, a reed relay, if used correctly, is a near
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Magnetic Interaction Explained
This short informative video explains the solution to magnetic interaction when switching with Reed Relays. https://www.pickeringrelay.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pickering-electronics-magnetic-interaction-video-compressed.mp4
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Hot & Cold Switching Explained
This video provides a brief explanation of what hot and cold switching is when using reed relays and the effects different switching methods can have on relay life expectancy.
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How Temperature Can Affect Reed Relay Performance
This short informative video explains the effects of temperature on a reed relay to ensure optimum performance while extending the operating range to meet harsher environments.
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How are Reed Relays Constructed?
How are Reed Relays Constructed? Watch this short video for a brief explanation of how Pickering Electronics construct their high-performance reed relays for high-end Semiconductor Testing, Instrumentation and Automatic Test Equipment.
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Reed Switch Blade Alignment Explained
Have you ever considered the importance of reed switch blade alignment to ensure long life and optimum performance when using reed relays? Read the post to learn more.
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Placing and Driving a Reed Relay Coil
This blog post explains how to position and drive a Reed Relay coil, highlighting considerations like magnetic field interaction, transistor driving, using LED drivers, and logic driving. It covers methods, precautions, and considerations to optimize Reed Relay performance.
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Contact Abuse
This post discusses contact abuse in relays, focusing on the damaging effects of high current or power inrushes. It warns about the risks posed by discharging capacitors and increasing voltages, which can cause damage or micro-welding of relay contacts, affecting their performance.
