# Reed Relay, SPST-NO, 5 VDC, 113 Series, Through Hole, 300 ohm, 500 mA

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/113RF-1-A-5/2D/reed-relay-spst-no-5-vdc-113-series-through-hole
**SKU**: 113RF-1-A-5/2D
**Manufacturer**: PICKERING
**Category**: Switches & Relays || Relays || Reed Relays
**Price**: €15.1400
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 78 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Coil Voltage | 5VDC |
| Product Range | 113 Series |
| Relay Mounting | Through Hole |
| Coil Resistance | 300ohm |
| Contact Configuration | SPST-NO |
| Switching Current Max | 500mA |
| Switching Voltage Max | 200V |

## Datasheet

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**Series 113** 

## Single-in-Line SIL/SIP Reed Relays 

Includes **New 113RF** coaxial types suitable for up to **3 GHz** Up to **20 W** switching 

High packing density stacking on **0.15 x 0.5 inches** pitch 

Highest quality instrumentation grade switches 

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**Form A** versions have sputtered ruthenium contacts, ideal for automatic test equipment 

**Form C** version smallest changeover reed relay available on the market 

Plastic package with internal mu-metal magnetic screen Form A, Form A coaxial and Form C configurations 

Insulation resistance **>10[12 ] Ω** for **Form A** types and **>10[10 ] Ω** for **Form C** types **3** , **5** & **12 V** coils with or without internal diode 

> e **1 Form A** , **5 V** version has a coil resistance of **500 Ω** , drives directly from **TTL** logic 

> ° Additional build options are available Po ° Many benefits compared to industry standard relays Fo (see last page) 

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Magnetic Interaction<br>50% Other Manufacturers’  Key:<br>Unscreened relays<br>Unscreened<br>40% Other Manufacturers’  Partially<br>Partially screened relays screened<br>Internal<br>30% Pickering Other Unscreened  mu-metal<br>relays relays screen<br>Percentage<br>Interaction Complete<br>109P<br>20% mu-metal<br>110<br>(Change in  111P 116 can<br>operate voltage) 112 117 115 104<br>10% 108 113 114 100<br>109111 119 106 144 105 101 100HV<br>107 100HC<br>0.145” 0.19” 0.245” 0.26” 0.29” 0.40”<br>Relay Package Width (Inches)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


This chart demonstrates the percentage changes in operate voltage due to magnetic interaction depending on the level of magnetic screening offered from the relay package. For more information on magnetic interaction click here. 

## **Switch Ratings - Dry Switches** 

|1 Form A (energize to make)|1 Form C (change-over)|2 Form A (energize to make)|
|---|---|---|
|20 W at 200 V<br>15 W at 200 V<br>10 W at 200 V|2 W at 30 V|20 W at 200 V<br>15 W at 200 V<br>10 W at 200 V|



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|**Series 113 switch ratings - contact ratings for each switch type**||
|Switch<br>No<br>Switch<br>form<br>Power rating<br>Max.<br>switch<br>current<br>Max.<br>carry<br>current<br>Max.<br>switching<br>volts<br>Life<br>expectancy<br>ops typical<br>(see Note1)<br>Operate<br>time inc<br>bounce<br>(max)<br>Release<br>time<br>Special<br>features<br>1<br>A<br>20 W (*15 W<br>for 3 V coils)<br>1 A<br>1 A<br>200<br>108<br>0.5 ms<br>0.2 ms<br>General purpose<br>2<br>A<br>10 W<br>0.5 A<br>0.5 A<br>200<br>108<br>0.5 ms<br>0.2 ms<br>Low level<br>3<br>C<br>2 W<br>0.1 A<br>0.1 A<br>30<br>107<br>1.0 ms<br>0.2 ms<br>Low level<br>~~———~~||
|Switch no.2 is particularly good for switching low currents and/or voltages. It is the ideal switch for A.T.E. systemswhere||
|cold switching techniques are often used. Where higher power levels are involved, switch no.1 is more suitable.||



## Note[1] : Life Expectancy 

The life of a reed relay depends upon the switch load and end of life criteria. For example, for an ‘end of life’ contact resistance specification of 1 Ω, switching low loads (10 V at 10 mA resistive) or when ‘cold’ switching, typical life is approx 2.5 x 10[8] ops. At the maximum load (resistive), typical life is 1 x 10[6] ops. In the event of abusive conditions, e.g. high currents due to capacitive inrushes, this figure reduces considerably. Pickering will be pleased to perform life testing with any particular load condition. 

**Operating Voltages** Coil voltage - nominal Must operate voltage - maximum at 25 °C Must release voltage - minimum at 25 °C 3 V 2.25 V 0.3 V 5 V 3.75 V 0.5 V 12 V 9 V 1.2 V ~~—S—=~~ 

## **Environmental Specification/Mechanical Characteristics** 

In the table below, the upper temperature limit can be extended to +125 °C if the coil drive voltage is increased to accommodate the resistance/temperature coefficient of the copper coil winding. This is approximately 0.4% per °C. This means that at 125 °C the coil drive voltage will need to be increased by approximately 40 x 0.4 =16% to maintain the required magnetic drive level. Please contact  sales@pickeringrelay.com  for assistance. 

Operating Temperature Range -20 ºC to +85 ºC Storage Temperature Range -35 ºC to +100 ºC Shock Resistance 50 g Vibration Resistance (10 - 2000 Hz) 20 g Soldering Temperature (max) (10 s max) 270 ºC Washability (Proper drying process is recommended) Fully Sealed ~~—~~ **Washing Guidelines** Pickering do not make any specific recommendations on washing reed relays, due to the large number of factors in cleaning processes, however we do have suggestions on best practices. Click  here  for more information. 

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## **Dry Relay: Series 113 Coil data and type numbers** 

|Device Type|Type Number|Coil<br>(V)|Coil<br>resistance|Max.<br>contact<br>resistance<br>(initial)|Insulation resistance<br>(minimum at 25 °C)<br>(see Note4)|Insulation resistance<br>(minimum at 25 °C)<br>(see Note4)|Capacitance<br>(typical)<br>(see Note2)|Capacitance<br>(typical)<br>(see Note2)|
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||||||Switch<br>to coil|Across<br>switch|Closed<br>switch<br>to coil|Across<br>open<br>switch|
|1 Form A, Switch No. 1<br>Package Type 1<br>(* 15 W for 3 V coils)|113-1-A-3/1D *<br>113-1-A-5/1D<br>113-1-A-12/1D|3<br>5<br>12|250 Ω<br>500 Ω<br>650 Ω|0.12 Ω|1012Ω|1012Ω|1.5 pF|0.15 pF|
|1 Form A,<br>Switch No. 2<br>Package Type 1|113-1-A-3/2D<br>113-1-A-5/2D<br>113-1-A-12/2D|3<br>5<br>12|250 Ω<br>500 Ω<br>650 Ω|0.12 Ω|1012Ω|1012Ω|1.5 pF|0.15 pF|
|1 Form A, Switch No. 2<br>Special Pinout<br>Package Type 4|113SP-1-A-5/2D<br>113SP-1-A-12/2D|5<br>12|500 Ω<br>650 Ω|0.12 Ω|1012Ω|1012Ω|1.5 pF|0.15 pF|
|1 Form A,<br>Switch No. 2<br>Package Type 5|113RF-1-A-3/2D<br>113RF-1-A-5/2D|3<br>5|100 Ω<br>300 Ω|0.12 Ω|1012Ω|1012Ω|See<br>Note3|See<br>Note3|
|1 Form C<br>Switch No. 3<br>Package Type 2|113-1-C-5/3D|5|150 Ω|0.2 Ω|1012Ω|1010Ω|See<br>Note3|See<br>Note3|
|2 Form A<br>Switch No. 1<br>Package Type 3|113-2-A-5/1D|5|150 Ω|0.17 Ω|1012Ω|1012Ω|See<br>Note3|See<br>Note3|
|2 Form A<br>Switch No. 2<br>Package Type 3|113-2-A-5/2D|5|150 Ω|0.17 Ω|1012Ω|1012Ω|See<br>Note3|See<br>Note3|



When an internal diode is required, the suffix D is added to the part number as shown in the table. 

## Note[2] : Capacitance across open switch 

The capacitance across the open switch was measured with other connections guarded. 

## Note[3] : Capacitance values 

The value will depend upon on the mode of connection/guarding of unused terminals. Please contact technical sales for details. 

## Note[4] : Insulation resistance 

Insulation resistance will reduce at higher temperatures. For more information on temperature effects click here, or contact Pickering for more in depth guidance. 

The technical information shown in this data sheet could contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. This information may be periodically changed or updated and these changes will be included in future versions of this data sheet. 

For different values, latest specifications and product details, please contact your local Pickering sales office. 

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## Specification 

## **RF Plots for the 113RF Reed Relay** 

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**113RF Typical Isolation Plot** 

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## **Pin Configuration, Weights and Dimensional Data** (dimensions in inches, millimeters in brackets) 

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0.49 (12.5)<br>Package TypePackage Type 1 1<br>Weight: Typical 0.52 g PICKERING<br>Weight: Typical 0.52 g<br>113-1-A-5/2D<br>0.145 (3.7)<br>; —<br>Spot indicates Pin 1 i<br>(6.6)0.26 (0.5)0.02 1 Form A +<br>0.125 1 2 3 4<br>(3.2)<br>0.02 0.01<br>L Pin 1 o n e<br>(0.5) (0.25)<br>0.1 (2.54)<br>Pin spacing<br>0.49 (12.5)<br>Package TypePackage Type 2 2<br>Weight: Typical 0.47 g PICKERING<br>Weight: Typical 0.47 g 0.145 (3.7)<br>113-1-C-5/3D<br>° ——_ i<br>0.26 0.02 1 Form C +<br>(6.6) (0.5)<br>0.125 1 2 3 4 6<br>(3.2)<br>0.02 0.01<br>Pin 1 Le e s i es<br>0.08 (2.0) 0.16 (0.5) (0.25)<br>(4.0)<br>Pin spacing<br>0.49 (12.5)<br>Package TypePackage Type 3 3<br>Weight: Typical 0.69 gWeight: Typical 0.69 g PICKERING 0.145 (3.7)<br>113-2-A-5/2D<br>° — 7<br>0.35 2 Form A<br>0.02<br>(8.9) +<br>(0.5)<br>0.125<br>1 2 3 4 5 6<br>(3.2)<br>0.02 0.01<br>Pin 1 mo<br>(0.5) (0.25)<br>0.08 (2.0)<br>Pin spacing<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


**Important:** Where the optional internal diode is fitted the correct coil polarity must be observed, as shown by the + symbol on the schematics. 

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## Specification 

## **Special Pin Configuration and Dimensional Data for 1 Form A** (dimensions in inches, millimeters in brackets) 

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The standard 1 Form A device has 4 pins on 0.1 inches (2.54 mm) pitch (see drawing). This configuration  makes  it pin<br>compatible with the Pickering S erie s 110, 111 and 112. A special pin configuration is also available with a pinout compatible<br>with that of the 2 Form A type (see drawing). The switch terminals are pins 1&6, the coil is Pins 3&4 with pins 2&5 omitted,<br>this version has the prefix 113S P. It i s sometime s  d es irable to have a PCB that can be used for either 1 Form A or 2 Form A<br>switching, this arrangement allows the use of a common board fitted with the appropriate relay.<br>0.49 (12.5)<br>Package TypePackage Type 4 4<br>Weight: Typical 0.52 g PICKERI NG<br>Weight: Typical 0.52 g 113SP-1-A-5/2D<br>° —_<br>0.145 (3.7) 113SP<br>Spot indicates Pin 1 1 Form A<br>+<br>Special<br>0.26 0.02 Pinout<br>(6.6) (0.5)<br>1 3 4 6<br>0.125<br>(3.2)<br>0.02 0.01<br>Pin 1 = A . [|<br>0.16 0.08 0.16 (0.5) (0.25)<br>(4.0) (2.0) (4.0)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


**Important:** Where the optional internal diode is fitted the correct coil polarity must be observed, as shown by the + symbol on the schematics. 

## **113RF Pin Configuration, Weights and Dimensional Data** (dimensions in inches, millimeters in brackets) 

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**Important:** Where the optional internal diode is fitted the correct coil polarity must be observed, as shown by the + symbol on the schematics. 

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## **Similar Relays Comparison** 

If the Series 113 is unsuitable for your application, Pickering also manufactures two other series of reed relays with similar characteristics, but in different package sizes. 

|Series Name<br>111P-1-A<br>111RF-1-A<br>113-1-A<br>113SP-1-A<br>113RF-1-A<br>113-1-C<br>113-2-A<br>Physical Outline<br>Depth<br>mm<br>(inches)<br>3.7 (0.145)<br>3.7 (0.145)<br>Width<br>10.0 (0.39)<br>12.5 (0.49)<br>Height<br>6.6 (0.26)<br>6.6 (0.26)<br>8.9 (0.35)<br>Package Volume<br>(mm3)<br>245<br>306<br>306<br>306<br>306<br>412<br>Typical Weights (g)<br>0.44<br>0.56<br>0.52<br>0.58<br>0.47<br>0.69<br>Contact<br>Configuration<br>1-A<br>(SPST)<br>1-A<br>(SPST)<br>1-C<br>(SPDT)<br>2-A<br>(DPST)<br>Reed Switch Type<br>Dry<br>Dry<br>Dry<br>Dry<br>Dry<br>Dry<br>Switching Voltage<br>(V)<br>170<br>200<br>200<br>200<br>200<br>30<br>200<br>200<br>Switching Current<br>(A)<br>0.5<br>1.0<br>0.5<br>0.5<br>0.5<br>0.1<br>1.0<br>0.5<br>Carry Current<br>(A)<br>0.5<br>1.0<br>0.5<br>0.5<br>0.5<br>0.1<br>1.0<br>0.5<br>Switch Power<br>(W)<br>10<br>20 (15)<br>10<br>10<br>10<br>2<br>20 (15)<br>10<br>**1**<br>**2**<br>**4**<br>**3**<br>**5**<br>~~— 86608@~~<br>~~SS —————~~<br>~~-—~~<br>~~a~~<br>~~————~~~~**—**~~<br>~~e[efet e~~<br>~~pO~~<br>~~es~~<br>~~———= ——~~<br>~~ee~~<br>~~Sf~~|Series Name<br>111P-1-A<br>111RF-1-A<br>113-1-A<br>113SP-1-A<br>113RF-1-A<br>113-1-C<br>113-2-A<br>Physical Outline<br>Depth<br>mm<br>(inches)<br>3.7 (0.145)<br>3.7 (0.145)<br>Width<br>10.0 (0.39)<br>12.5 (0.49)<br>Height<br>6.6 (0.26)<br>6.6 (0.26)<br>8.9 (0.35)<br>Package Volume<br>(mm3)<br>245<br>306<br>306<br>306<br>306<br>412<br>Typical Weights (g)<br>0.44<br>0.56<br>0.52<br>0.58<br>0.47<br>0.69<br>Contact<br>Configuration<br>1-A<br>(SPST)<br>1-A<br>(SPST)<br>1-C<br>(SPDT)<br>2-A<br>(DPST)<br>Reed Switch Type<br>Dry<br>Dry<br>Dry<br>Dry<br>Dry<br>Dry<br>Switching Voltage<br>(V)<br>170<br>200<br>200<br>200<br>200<br>30<br>200<br>200<br>Switching Current<br>(A)<br>0.5<br>1.0<br>0.5<br>0.5<br>0.5<br>0.1<br>1.0<br>0.5<br>Carry Current<br>(A)<br>0.5<br>1.0<br>0.5<br>0.5<br>0.5<br>0.1<br>1.0<br>0.5<br>Switch Power<br>(W)<br>10<br>20 (15)<br>10<br>10<br>10<br>2<br>20 (15)<br>10<br>**1**<br>**2**<br>**4**<br>**3**<br>**5**<br>~~— 86608@~~<br>~~SS —————~~<br>~~-—~~<br>~~a~~<br>~~————~~~~**—**~~<br>~~e[efet e~~<br>~~pO~~<br>~~es~~<br>~~———= ——~~<br>~~ee~~<br>~~Sf~~|
|---|---|
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|Series Name<br>109-1-A<br>109RF50-1-A<br>109RF75-1-A<br>109-1-B<br>109-1-C<br>109-2-A<br>109P-1-A||
|Physical Outline||
|Depth<br>mm<br>(inches)<br>3.7 (0.145)<br>3.7 (0.145)<br>Width<br>15.1 (0.595)<br>15.1 (0.595)<br>Height<br>6.6 (0.26)<br>8.9 (0.35)<br>6.6 (0.26)<br>8.9 (0.35)<br>6.6 (0.26)<br>Package Volume<br>(mm3)<br>369<br>498<br>369<br>498<br>369<br>Typical Weights (g)<br>0.80<br>0.88<br>0.87<br>1.14<br>0.77<br>1.03<br>0.68<br>~~Sa~~<br>~~i~~<br>~~—~~||
|Contact<br>Configuration<br>1-A<br>(SPST)<br>1-A (SPST)<br>50 Ω Coaxial<br>1-A (SPST)<br>75 Ω Coaxial<br>1-B<br>(SPNC)<br>1-C<br>(SPDT)<br>2-A<br>(DPST)<br>1-A<br>(SPST)<br>Reed Switch Type<br>Dry<br>Dry<br>Dry<br>Dry<br>Dry<br>Dry<br>Dry<br>Switching Voltage<br>(V)<br>200<br>200<br>200<br>200<br>30<br>200<br>200<br>Switching Current<br>(A)<br>1.0<br>1.0<br>0.5<br>1.0<br>0.5<br>1.0<br>0.5<br>0.5<br>0.1<br>0.5<br>1.0<br>1.0<br>0.5<br>Carry Current<br>(A)<br>1.2<br>1.2<br>1.2<br>1.2<br>0.1<br>1.2<br>1.2<br>Switch Power<br>(W)<br>20<br>15<br>10<br>20<br>10<br>20<br>10<br>10<br>2<br>10<br>20<br>15<br>10<br>~~—=~~<br>~~ee~~<br>~~P|~~<br>~~|~~<br>~~|~~<br>~~| TT~~<br>~~4 —~~<br>~~P|~~<br>~~|~~<br>~~|~~<br>~~C4 oe~~||
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## **Standard Build Options** 

The Series 113 Reed Relays are available with a number of standard build options to tailor them to your specific application. These options are detailed in the table below. If you decide to go ahead and specify one, or more, of these options you will be allocated a unique part number suffix. 

|Mechanical Build Options|Electrical Build Options|
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|Special pin configurations or pin lengths|Different coil resistance|
|Special print with customer’s own part number or logo|Operate or de-operate time|
|Custom packaging possibility|Pulse capability|
||Enhanced specifications|
||Non-standard coil voltages and resistance figures|
||Special Life testing under customer’s specific load<br>conditions|
||Specific environmental requirements|
||Controlled thermal EMF possibility|



## **Customization** 

If your specific requirements are not met by standard relay, or any of the standard build options, please speak to us to discuss producing a customized reed relay to service your specific application:  pickeringrelay.com/contact 

## **3D Models** 

Interactive 3D models of the complete range of Pickering relay products in STEP, IGS and SLDPRT formats can be downloaded from the website:  pickeringrelay.com/3d-models 

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## **Help** 

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## **10 Key Benef its** of Pickering Reed Relays 

|**Key Benef it**|**Pickering Reed Relays**|**Typical Industry Reed Relays**||
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|Instrumentation Grade<br>Reed Switches<br>1|Instrumentation Grade Reed Switches<br>with vacuum sputtered Ruthenium<br>plating to ensure stable, long life up to<br>5x10E9 operations.|Often low grade Reed Switches with<br>electroplated Rhodium plating resulting<br>in higher, less stable contact resistance.||
|2<br>Formerless Coil<br>Construction<br>2|Formerless coil construction increases<br>the coil winding volume, maximizing<br>magnetic efficiency, allowing the use of<br>less sensitive reed switches resulting in<br>optimal switching action and extended<br>lifetime at operational extremes.|Use of bobbins decreases the coil<br>winding volume, resulting in having<br>less magnetic drive and a need to use<br>more sensitive reed switches which<br>are inherently less stable with greatly<br>reduced restoring forces.|“Ty<br>mitt)<br>wing,<br>ae<br>Pickering former-less coil<br>Typical industry coil<br>wound on bobbin|
|Magnetic Screening<br>3|Mu-metal magnetic screening (either<br>external or internal), enables ultra-high<br>PCB side-by-side packing densities with<br>minimal magnetic interaction, saving<br>significant cost and space.Pickering<br>Mu-Metal magnetic screen - interaction<br>approx. 5%|Lower cost reed relays have minimal<br>or no magnetic screening, resulting in<br>magnetic interaction issues causing<br>changes in operating and release<br>voltages, timing and contact resistance,<br>causing switches to not operate at their<br>nominal voltages.Typical industry<br>screen - interaction approx. 30%|X-Ray of Pickering<br>mu-metal<br>magnetic screen<br>X-Ray of typical<br>industry<br>magnetic screen|
|**SoftCenter**™<br>Technology<br>4|**SoftCenter**™technology, provides<br>maximum cushioned protection of the<br>reed switch, minimising internal lifetime<br>stresses and extending the working life<br>and contact stability.|Transfer moulded reed relays (produced<br>using high temperature/pressure),<br>result in significant stresses to the glass<br>reed switch which can cause the switch<br>blades to deflect or misalign leading to<br>changes in the operating characteristics,<br>contact resistance stability and operating<br>lifetime.|Pickering<br>Typical industry<br>soft center<br>thermo-setting<br>protection of<br>hard moulded protection<br>the reed switch<br>ofthe reed switch|
|100% Dynamic<br>Testing<br>5|100% testing for all operating<br>parameters including dynamic contact<br>wave-shape analysis with full data<br>scrutiny to maintain consistency.|Simple dc testing or just batch testing<br>which may result in non-operational<br>devices being supplied.|Coil Voltage<br>Contact Resistance<br>Dynamic Contact Resistance Test<br>Operate<br>Release|
|100% Inspection<br>at Every Stage of<br>Manufacturing<br>6|Inspection at every stage of<br>manufacturing maintaining high levels<br>of quality.|Often limited batch inspection.|EE<br>a,|
|100% Thermal<br>Cycling<br>7|Stress testing of the manufacturing<br>processes, from -20 °C to +85 °C to<br>-20 °C, repeated 3 times.|Rarely included resulting in field failures.|+85°C<br>-20°C|
|<br>Flexible<br>Manufacturing<br>Process<br>8|Flexible manufacturing processes allow<br>quick-turn manufacturing of small<br>batches.|Mass production:  Usually large<br>batch sizes and with no quick-turn<br>manufacturing.|Ga<br>=\, TURNARDUND<br>ee7||
|Custom Reed Relays<br>9|Our reed relays can be customized<br>easily, e.g. special pin configurations,<br>enhanced specifications, non-standard<br>coil or resistance figures, special life<br>testing, low capacitance, and more.|Limited ability to customize.||
|Product Longevity<br>10|Pickering are committed to product<br>longevity; our reed relays are<br>manufactured and supported for<br>more than 25 years from introduction,<br>typically much longer.|Most other manufacturers discontinue<br>parts when they reach a low sales<br>threshold; costing purchasing and R&D<br>a great deal of unnecessary time and<br>money to redesign and maintain supply.|**Product**<br>**Longevity**<br>**25+**<br>**Years**|



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