Reed Relay
Product Code : EL-EE-10946
Quick Answer: The Reed Relay is a single-pole changeover reed relay, capable of up to 400 changeovers per second, for investigating capacitor charge and discharge and measuring capacitance.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Single-pole changeover reed relay
- Up to 400 changeovers per second
- Ratings: 12 V d.c., 10 mA and 400 Hz maximum
- Capacitance rating 10 µF maximum
- Requires a signal generator, not included
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Contact type | Single-pole changeover |
| Voltage rating | 12 V d.c. max. |
| Current rating | 10 mA max. |
| Frequency rating | 400 Hz max. |
| Capacitance rating | 10 µF max. |
About This Product
The relay is used to investigate the charge and discharge of a capacitor and to measure the capacitance of a parallel plate, or fixed, capacitor. It can change over up to 400 times per second and needs a signal generator for operation, which is not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What else is needed to operate the reed relay?
A signal generator is required for operation. It is not included.
Q2. What can be measured with it?
The capacitance of a parallel plate or fixed capacitor, and the charge and discharge of a capacitor can be investigated.
Related: Electricity & Electromagnetism, Wheatstone Bridge Circuit.
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