DESCRIPTION

1617541-2 is a sensitive TO-5 hermetically sealed relay with diode suppression and protection, designed for low-signal switching applications. It features a 1 Form C (SPDT) contact arrangement with gold/platinum/palladium/silver alloy contacts (gold plated) on both stationary and moveable elements, providing excellent contact reliability and RF switching performance. The relay operates with coil voltages ranging from 5 to 40 Vdc, maximum coil power of 506 mW at 25°C, and achieves mechanical life expectancy of 1 million operations. Contact resistance is maintained at 100 milliohms maximum before life and 200 milliohms maximum after life, with contact ratings supporting up to 1.0 A at 28 Vdc resistive load for 100,000 operations. The relay exhibits high shock and vibration ratings, hermetic sealing, and includes suppression and protection diodes for enhanced reliability. Common applications include aerospace, military, and industrial control systems where high-performance switching with low signal levels and extended operational life are required.