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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

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. In general, reed relays have an operating temperature range of -20° C to +85°C and this is adequate for most applications. However, in more specialized or demanding applications, it …

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The Importance of Reed Switch Blade Alignment When Using Reed Relays

This short video explains the importance of reed switch blade alignment to ensure long life and optimum performance when using reed relays. The alignment of the reed switch blades is paramount, they need to line up and be parallel to each other to ensure when operated, the maximum contact area comes together giving the lowest …

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Who are Pickering Electronics?

This video explains who Pickering Electronics are and what it is we offer. Pickering Electronics are well known for leading the high-end reed relay market through innovative product design, high-performance components, and exceptional quality control. https://www.pickeringrelay.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/pickering_electronics_-_film_2_-_4606_-_d3-1080p-1.mp4 Pickering was established over 55 years ago to design and manufacture high-quality reed relays, intended principally for use in …

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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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