Reed Relays - Function: compact, hermetically sealed electro mechanical switches that close or open contacts when the coil is energized. They provide fast switching with strong electrical isolation between the control circuit and the switched path. - Why you need them: enable clean signal routing with minimal interference, very low leakage in the open state, and reliable operation in tight spaces. Their sealed construction supports durable performance in varied environments. - Key attributes: small form factor for dense PCBs; sealed glass envelope; corrosion resistant contacts; low actuation power; fast response; high isolation between coil and contacts; available in standard configurations for common PCB layouts. - Compatibility and options: suitable for standard signal level switching; available in multiple arrangements (SPST, SPDT, DPDT) to fit your design needs and footprints for through hole or surface mount applications. - Performance highlights: fast actuation, low contact resistance when closed, minimal leakage when open, and long operating life in a compact package. - Use scenarios: - Signal routing in test equipment and measurement instruments for quick, isolated channel switching. - Data acquisition systems and instrumentation where compact, reliable multiplexing is required. - Telecom or control equipment that needs compact, isolated switching with durable performance. - Notes: choose a configuration that matches your target coil drive and desired contact arrangement to ensure optimal integration with your system.