SERIES
CENTIGRID®
COMMERCIAL RELAYS
DPDT
172
SERIES
DESIGNATION
RELAY TYPE
172
DPDT basic relay
172D
DPDT relay with internal diode for coil transient suppression
INTERNAL CONSTRUCTION
DESCRIPTION
The 172 Centigrid® relay is an ultraminiature, hermetically sealed, armature
relay for commercial applications. Its low profile height (.280") and .100" grid
spaced terminals, which preclude the need for spreader pads, make it an ideal
choice where extreme packaging density and/or close PC board spacing are
required.
UPPER
STATIONARY
CONTACT
UNI-FRAME
ARMATURE
LOWER
STATIONARY
CONTACT
MOVING
CONTACT
The basic operating concept and internal structure are similar to Teledyne’s
DPDT 114 Centigrid® relay. Unique construction features and manufacturing
techniques provide overall high reliability and excellent resistance to
environmental extremes:
• All welded construction.
• Unique uni-frame design providing high magnetic efficiency and mechanical
rigidity.
• High force/mass ratios for resistance to shock and vibration.
• Advanced cleaning techniques provide maximum assurance of internal
cleanliness.
• Precious metal alloy contact material with gold plating assures excellent
high current and dry circuit switching capabilities.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The Series 172 relay has an internal discrete silicon diode for coil transient
suppression.
Storage
–65°C to +125°C
–55°C to +85°C
Temperature
(Ambient)
Operating
Vibration
(General Note 1)
By virtue of its inherently low intercontact capacitance and contact circuit
losses, the 172 relay is an excellent subminiature RF switch for frequencies
well into the UHF spectrum (see Figure 1). Applications include
telecommunications, test instruments, mobile communications, attenuators,
and automatic test equipment.
10 g’s to 500 Hz
Shock
(General Note 1)
30 g’s,
6 msec, half-sine
Enclosure
Weight
Hermetically sealed
0.15 oz. (4.3g) max.
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