Series RF121/RF121R SPDT Magnetic-Latching DC-12GHz, 20Gbps RF Relay HIGH REPEATABILITY SPDT, BROADBAND 12 GHZ, 20 Gbps MAGNETIC-LATCHING RF RELAY SERIES RELAY TYPE RF121 RF Magnetic-Latching, SPDT, Common Coil Negative, Through-Hole Relay RF121R RF Magnetic-Latching, SPDT, Common Coil Positive, Through-Hole Relay DESCRIPTION The RF121/RF121R features: The ultraminiature Series RF121/RF121R is built on High Repeatability Teledyne Relays heritage of miniature RF relays, and Wide Bandwidth Performance is designed to provide a compact electromechanical Higher Isolation Between Each Signal Path switching solution with broadband RF performance Metal Enclosure for EMI Shielding from DC to 12GHz in a leaded, hand solderable High Isolation Between Control and Signal Paths package. The RF121/RF121R relay incorporates a High Resistance to ESD precision 50 transmission line in the contact system which provides for optimum RF transmission charac- The unique construction features and manufacturing teristics. techniques provide excellent robustness for environmental extremes and overall reliability: The RF121/RF121R is designed for use in switchable RF attenuators, RF switch matrices, high frequency Minimum mass components and welded spread spectrum radios, ATE, and other applications construction provide maximum resistance to shock that require dependable high frequency signal delity and vibration and performance. Advanced cleaning techniques provide maximum assurance of internal cleanliness The magnetic-latching RF121/RF121R is suitable for Gold-plated precious metal alloy contacts ensure applications where power budget is restricted. The reliable switching relays can be operated with a short duration pulse. Hermetic Seal After the contacts have transferred, no external holding RoHS Compliant power is required. ENVIRONMENTAL AND Teledyne Part Numbering System for RF121/RF121R PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Storage 55C to +125C RF121 - 12 / Q Temperature (Ambient) Operating 55C to +85C Relay Series Vibration 10 gs 10 to 3,000 Lead Finish (General Note 3) Hz RF121 4 Q = Solder-Dipped Leads RF121R 5 G = Gold-Plated Leads Shock 30 gs, R = RoHS Compliant (General Note 3) 6ms half sine 6 Solder-Dipped Leads Hermetically Enclosure Coil Voltage sealed 5 = 5Vdc 12 = 12Vdc 2017 TELEDYNE RELAYS (800) 284-7007 www.teledynerelays.com RF121 Page 1 RF121 RF121R 03017 Q1Series RF121/RF121R SPDT Magnetic-Latching DC-12GHz, 20Gbps RF Relay SERIES RF121/RF121R GENERAL ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ( 25C) Contact Arrangement 1 Form C (SPDT) with open contact grounded to case Rated Duty Continuous Contact Load Rating Resistive: .25A 28Vdc Contact Life Rating 3,000,000 cycles typical at low level RF121-5/RF121R-5: 410mW typical nominal rated voltage Coil Operating Power RF121-12/RF121R-12: 290mW typical nominal rated voltage Switching Time (inluding bounce time) 7.0 msec. max. (2ms Operate time, 5ms contact bounce time) Minimum Operate Pulse 6.0 msec width at rated voltage Insulation Resistance 1,000M min. between mutually isolated terminals Dielectric Strength 350 Vrms (60Hz) Atmospheric Pressure Propagation Delay 54-60 ps (typical) DETAILED ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ( 25C) BASE PART NUMBERS RF121-5/RF121R-5 RF121-12/RF121R-12 Coil Voltage, Nominal (Vdc) 5.0 12.0 Coil Resistance (Ohms 20%, 25C) 61 500 Pick-up Voltage, Max (Vdc) (General Note 7) 4.3 10.4 GENERAL NOTES 1. Characteristics shown as typical are based on available data and are best estimates. No ongoing verification tests are performed. 2. Unless otherwise specified, parameters are initial values. 3. Relay contacts will exhibit no chatter in excess of 10 sec or transfer in excess of 1 sec. 4. Parts ordered with Solder-Coated leads will have Sn60/Pb40 solder. 5. Parts ordered with Gold-Plated leads will have a typical plating thickness of 25-40 in. 6. Parts ordered with RoHS Solder-Coated leads will have Sn99.3/Cu0.7 solder. 7. Using an operate voltage less than the specified minimum may result in unreliable operation. 8. Relay temperature during soldering shall not exceed 250C, and reflow temperature shall not exceed 250C, 3 passes, 1 minute each. RF121/RF121R Page 2 SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 2017 TELEDYNE RELAYS RF121 RF121R 03017 Q1