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.
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