Pickering Application Guides

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Photovoltaic Efficiency & Fault Detection 

Learn about monitoring PV solar farm efficiency and how to detect faults in order to prevent power loss and permanent damage. The guide explains the current sensing circuit and which high-voltage switching technologies should be considered.

EV & Charge Point Testing

This application guide explains why high-isolation reed relays are ideal for use in instrumentation and test equipment intended for measuring high voltages and/or verifying the integrity of electrical insulation on electric vehicles and charging points.       

Semiconductor Testing

Learn more about the critical role of reed relays in semiconductor testing, particularly during wafer probe testing. The guide also provides insight on utilizing reed relays in semiconductor applications, including our top five reasons why reed relays are ideal.

Data Acquisition

Learn more about the importance of selecting reed relays with low thermal electromotive force (EMF) to ensure accurate measurements, especially when dealing with sensitive transducers and sensors.  The guide also provides insight on utilizing reed relays in DAQ applications.

Medical Equipment

Learn more about how reed relays can be used in medical devices for both low voltage applications, such as non-safety-critical analysis and monitoring equipment, as well as high voltage applications such as high-energy scanners and defibrillators.

High Power

Learn more about the importance of selecting the correct reed relays for high power applications. Discover key parameters such as maximum switching voltage, standoff voltage, and carry current.  

EV Motorsport

Learn about the challenges in optimizing batteries, power inverters, motors, and cabling for size, weight, and power (SWaP) in EVs. The guide also provides insight on utilizing reed relays in Electric Motorsport applications.

Space Applications

Explore the harsh environments of space and discuss the characteristics of reed relays that make them ideal for an array of different switching applications; and the benefits of reed relays over electromagnetic relays (EMRs) and solid-state relays (SSRs) for space applications.

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Space Application Guide
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