What is the Breakdown Voltage of a relay?
The Breakdown Voltage of a relay is the minimum voltage required to cause an electrical breakdown and initiate the flow of current through the insulation barrier between two conductive components of the relay, such as its contacts.
In the case of a mechanical relay, the contacts are physically separated when the relay is in its resting state, and the insulation barrier between them prevents the flow of current. However, when a voltage is applied to the relay coil, the magnetic field generated by the coil causes the contacts to come together or move apart, thereby completing or breaking an electrical circuit.
The Breakdown Voltage of a relay is an important characteristic that determines the maximum voltage that can be applied to the relay's contacts without causing damage or arcing. It depends on various factors such as the insulation material used, the distance between the contacts, and the shape of the contacts. The Breakdown Voltage is specified by us in the relay's datasheet, and it is an important parameter to consider when selecting a relay for a particular application.
Below are our most popular relays with high breakdown voltage.
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3000V/10A (20A pulsed), Reed Relay
TMR-**-1 Series
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4000V/10A (20A pulsed), Reed Relay
TMR-**-4 Series
This Mercury Wetted Reed Relay can withstand up to 30Amps of pulse current for 50mS. It can load...
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3000V/10A Reed Relay
TML-10*PC-1
This (1 Form A) Mercury Wetted Reed Relay can withstand load voltage up to 8000V and carry...
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4000V/10A Reed Relay
TML-10*PC-4
This Reed Relay can load voltage up to 4000VDC and carry current at 10 Amps. With mercury applied...
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4500V/10A Reed Relay
TML-10*PC-5
This Reed Relay can carry up to 10Amps of current and withstand 30Amps of pulse current for 50mS....
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8000V/10A Reed Relay
TH-10**-8K
Mercury Wetted Reed Relay (1 Form A) can withstand load voltage up to 8000V and carry current...
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2000V/3A Reed Relay
HMR-1**-A-*
This Mercury Wetted Reed Relay has a breakdown voltage at 2000VDC, with a carry current at 3 Amps....
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3500V/5.2A Reed Relay
HMR-3**-B-*
This Reed Relay is able to withstand voltage up to 3500V and carry a current at 5.2Amps. With...
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2000V/3A Reed Relay
HML-1**-A-*
This Reed Relay can load high power with voltage at 2000V and current at 3 Amps. With mercury...
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3500V/5.2A Reed Relay
HML-1**-B-*
This Form A High Power Reed Relay can load voltage at 3500V and carry current at 5.2 Amps....
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50W/18,000V/3A Reed Relay
LRL-10*-PCZ-18KV Series
Our 1 Form A High Voltage Reed Relays have a power rating of 50 Watts, capable of carrying...
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50W/10,000V/3A Reed Relay
LRL-10*-PCZ-10KV Series
With the ability to load voltage up to 14,000V, our (1 Form A) High Voltage Reed Relays have...
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1800V/30mA Solid State Relay(SiC MOSFET),SMD6-5
AA58F
Our SiC MOSFET output solid-state relay, utilizing the SMD6-5 package (6.4mm*8.8mm), supports...
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3300V/300mA/SMD6-5 Solid State Relay (SiC MOSFET)
AA53F
SMD6-5 Silicon Carbide IC Solid State Relays feature with a load voltage of 3300V and capable...
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100W/4000V/2.5A Reed Relay
SIL-1A-**H
This is a Load Voltage: 4000V / Carry Current:2.5Amps High Voltage Reed Relay. With a 24mm*6mm*8mm...
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