S4 Series Vertically Mounted HV Reed Relays

The S8(UL) series is a miniature high voltage reed relay for applications where space saving is a prime consideration. The coil pins are positioned near the center of the relay while the contact pins are near the ends to give improved isolation between the high voltage contacts and the low voltage coil. Key Features: UL Approved Miniature High Voltage Relay Space Saving Package Switching Voltage: Up to 1000 V Isolation Voltage Contact to Coil: 7 kV Isolation Voltage Across Contacts: 4 kV or 5 kV DC or AC Peak (Dependent on Coil Voltage) Max. DC Carry Current: 2.5 A Switch Action: SPST (Form A) Material: Rhodium Max. Switching Power: 100 VA (W for V variants) Max. Switching Voltage: 350 VDC / 300 VAC (1000 VDC & VAC Peak for V Variants) Max. Switching Current 1.0 A DC or AC Peak Capacitance Across Contacts: 0.5 pF Typical (Coil to Screen Grounded) Lifetime Operations: 109 (Dry Switching), 107 (100 W Switching) Max. Contact Resistance: 150 mΩ Min. Insulation Resistance: 1010 Ω (Typical 1013 Ω)

The S3 series is a compact reed relay with changeover contacts which are often used for safety critical applications. Low contact resistance, through the use of rhodium contact reed switches, makes the S series suitable for many high voltage applications at DC and low frequency, where performance and reliability are paramount. These are PCB mount relays, though custom options may be available on request. Key Features: S Size Form C (Changeover) Reed Relay Compact Footprint Changeover Contacts PCB Mount Available With or Without Magnetic Screen Switch Action: SPCO Contact Material: Rhodium Isolation Across Contacts: 0.20 kV DC or AC Peak Isolation Contact to Coil: 2 kV DC or AC Peak Max. Switching Power: 3 VA Resistive Max. Switching Voltage: 120 VDC Max. DC Switching Current: 0.25 A Max. DC Carry Current: 1.2 A Capacitance Across Contacts: 1.4 pF (Coil to Screen Grounded) Max. Contact Resistance: 150 mΩ (Typical) Min. Insulation Resistance: 108 Ω (Typical)

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