The Pickering 10-520-012 is a single-pole, single-throw (SPST) normally open (NO) reed relay engineered for high-density switching matrices and multiplexing in automatic test equipment. This ultra-compact component occupies just 4 mm² footprint, delivering 5 W switching power at up to 0.5 A with sputtered ruthenium instrumentation-grade contacts. Internal mu-metal magnetic screening eliminates cross-talk, enabling dense stacking without relay interaction—critical for large-scale ATE switching arrays.
Technical Specifications
• Switch Configuration: SPST normally open
• Switching Power: 5 W
• Maximum Switching Current: 0.5 A
• Coil Voltages: 3, 5, or 12 V nominal
• Contact Resistance: Tested for dynamic stability
• Insulation Resistance: >10¹² Ω
• Operating Temperature Range: −20 °C to +85 °C (extendable to +125 °C with 16% coil voltage increase)
• Vibration Tolerance: 20 G maximum
• Shock Tolerance: 50 G maximum
• Package: Through-hole, 2 mm square pitch pins; stackable on 4 mm × 4 mm pitch
• Contact Material: Sputtered ruthenium
– Key Features
• SoftCenter® technology reduces mechanical stress on reed capsule, extending operational life
• Self-supporting coil minimizes vertical profile
• Instrumentation-grade vacuum-sputtered ruthenium contacts ensure stable, repeatable switching
• Internal magnetic screening permits high packing density without performance degradation
• Fast operate and release times suit high-speed test systems
• No internal diode; external back EMF suppression diodes may be required depending on drive topology
– Typical Applications
• Automatic test equipment (ATE) switching matrices
• Signal multiplexers
• High-speed parametric test systems
– Compatibility & Integration
Through-hole pins on 2 mm square pitch enable direct PCB assembly and stacking in rows or matrices using standard connectors. Pickering provides software drivers for Windows, LabWindows/CVI, and LabVIEW environments, including IVI drivers compatible with National Instruments Switch Executive.
