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Benchmarking Reed Relays: Size, Voltage, Power, and Performance Across Pickering’s Portfolio 2026
Design teams are under pressure to shrink footprints, increase channel count, and maintain clean, repeatable measurements, often at higher voltages and with tighter leakage limits. This page makes it easier to compare the Pickering portfolio at a glance, highlighting standout series for density, high-voltage isolation, power handling, ultra-low leakage, and all-round versatility.
Smallest
Our smallest reed relays offer ultra-compact, high-performance switching for dense PCB layouts, high-voltage applications, and maximum contact density in 2-pole configurations.
Ultra High-density relays designed for tight PCB layouts, delivering reliable performance in a tiny, stackable package.
- Up to 1A switching
- Stackable on 4 mm × 4 mm pitch
- 3V, 5V, or 12V coils
- Insulation resistance >10¹² Ω
- Series 124 is less than 10mm tall
Ultra-compact relays designed
for dense instrumentation and test applications with reliable high-voltage
performance in a small footprint.
- Up
to 1.5 kV standoff and
1 kV / 10 W switching
- 3 V, 5 V, or 12 V
coils, with optional internal diode for flexibility
- 1
Form A
- Internal
mu-metal magnetic screen allows close side-by-side stacking
Smallest 2-pole, 1 Form B & 1 Form C relays, designed for maximum density in multiplexers and switching matrices.
- 5 mm × 5 mm footprint, ideal for ultra-dense PCB layouts
- Award-winning design
- Up to 1 A / 20 W switching
>10¹² Ω, fully tested for dynamic contact resistance.
Series 124 is less than 10mm tall
High voltage
Our high-voltage relays provide reliable, long-life switching with high standoff and compact form factors for applications like semiconductor testing or EV systems.
Overall
High-voltage switches built for reliable, long-life operation in cable testers, EVs, solar systems, and high-voltage instrumentation.
- Up to 20 kV stand-off, switching up to 12.5 kV
- 5 V, 12 V, or 24 V coils
- Form A or Form B
- Compact and stackable (21.3 × 19.1 × 63.5 mm), easy mounting with 4 mm nylon bolts
Fully customizable high-voltage reed relays designed for demanding applications requiring high standoff, high power, and reliable performance.
- Up to 20 kV standoff, switching up to 12.5 kV, 200 W
- 1 Form A, 1 Form B, 1 Form C
- 5 V, 12 V, 24 V coils
- Insulation resistance >10¹³ Ω
- Modular design enables tailored case sizes, connection types (turrets, flying leads, PCB pins), and potting materials
Miniature
SMD
Compact high-voltage switches offering up to 5 kV stand-off, ideal for semiconductor testing, instrumentation, and other high-voltage applications.
- Up to 5 kV stand-off, switching up to 1.5 kV, 1 A / 25 W
- 1 Form A, 2 Form A, 1 Form B
- 5 V, 12 V, 24 coils
Compact high-voltage surface-mount switches, ideal for instrumentation, semiconductor testing, medical electronics, and EV/photovoltaic applications.
- Up to 3 kV stand-off on the switch, 5 kV
- Switching up to 1 kV, 0.7 A / 10 W
- 1 Form A, 2 Form A, 1 Form B
- Coils: 3 V, 5 V, 12 V coils
- Insulation resistance >10¹² Ω
Highest Power
Pickering’s high-voltage and high-power reed relays are engineered for demanding applications, providing robust, reliable switching for extreme voltages and currents.
Overall
Miniature
High-voltage reed relays with precise switching for high-voltage, high-power applications
- 10 kV standoff, up to 200 W switching
- SPST or SPDT configurations
- 5 V, 12 V, 24 V coils, optional diode
- SoftCenter™ construction with tungsten-plated contacts
- Flying-lead or SIP mounting
Fully customizable high-voltage reed relays designed for demanding applications requiring high standoff, high power, and reliable performance.
- Up to 20 kV standoff, switching up to 12.5 kV, 200 W
- 1 Form A, 1 Form B, 1 Form C
- 5 V, 12 V, 24 V coils
- Insulation resistance >10¹³ Ω
- Modular design enables tailored case sizes, connection types (turrets, flying leads, PCB pins), and potting materials
High-power, compact relays ideal for precision switching in semiconductor testers, EV systems, medical electronics, and high-voltage instrumentation.
- Up to 80 W switching at 1 A, or 60 W at 2A.
- Continuous carry up to 3 A
- Up to 1 kV switching & 3 kV standoff
- 1 Form A, 2 Form A & 1 Form B
- 5 V, 12 V, 24 V, coils
- Miniature SIP package
Lowest leakage
DC switching remains one of the most challenging applications for reed relays due to persistent arcing and increased contact erosion.
Series 100 SIL/SIP reed relays are optimized for ultra-low leakage and minimal thermal EMF, making them ideal for precision instrumentation, thermocouple switching, and battery-powered applications.
- Thermal EMF around 1 µV or less
- Insulation resistance >10¹² Ω
- Low power consumption
- 1 Form A, 2 Form A, 1 Form B, 1 Form C
Highest coil resistance
High coil resistance reduces the current needed to operate a reed relay, minimizing power consumption and keeping thermal EMF low, which is critical for accurate measurements and efficient operation.
Series 100HV SIL/SIP reed relays are designed for high-voltage applications, combining up to 3 kV stand-off with high coil resistance for minimal power consumption and reliable switching.
- 5 kV, 2 kV, 3 kV
- 6800 Ω coil resistance, EMF below 10 µV
- Single- or dual-switch packages in 1 Form A, 2 Form A, and 1 Form B
- 5 V, 12 V, 24 V coils
Highest frequency
High-frequency reed relays are engineered for RF and high-speed digital applications, providing reliable switching up to 5 GHz with low signal loss, high insulation, and compact, side-by-side mountable packages.
Series 200RF surface-mount reed relays are built for high-speed and RF applications, delivering reliable switching up to 5 GHz in a compact, side-by-side mountable package.
- Insulation resistance >10¹² Ω
- Coaxial options: 50 Ω or 75 Ω
- 1 Form A, 1 Form B, 2 Form A, 1 Form C
- 3 V, 5 V, 12 V coils
Lowest power consumption
Lowest-power reed relays are ideal for portable or battery-powered devices, where conserving energy is critical while maintaining precise, reliable switching.
High-coil-resistance reed relays are optimized for ultra-low power consumption, making them ideal for portable or battery-powered instrumentation.
- Switch ratings: 10 W / 0.5 A or 15 W / 1 A
- stacks on 0.2 × 0.33 inches pitch
- Insulation resistance >10¹² Ω
For a complete view of Pickering’s reed relay portfolio and to sort relays by size, voltage, power, RF performance, or other parameters, use our Reed Relay Selector Tool.
If you need more help interpreting these benchmarks or guidance in choosing the right relay for your application, our experts are ready to assist.