NEC ED2 Series & EF2 Series Miniature Signal Relays Handbook

Provides technical data for ED2 Series and EF2 Series miniature signal relays.


NEC ED2 Series & EF2 Series Miniature Signal Relays Handbook - cover page
Brand
NEC
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
44
File format
PDF
File size
306 KB
Published
07 April, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Models
ED2, EF2
MD5 checksum
26BC347EF9884549363F06CD534F4778

About this manual

This handbook gives the basic characteristics, test data, and recommended usage of NEC's ED2 (DIP type) and EF2 (SMD type) miniature signal relays. It covers electrical parameters, mechanical construction, and environmental test results for designers and engineers.

The document describes the relay structure, material composition, and quality grades, and includes detailed tables of switching power, coil voltage, timing, thermal characteristics, and various environmental tests such as high‑temperature, moisture resistance, and vibration.

What's inside

  • Preface
  • Basic Characteristics
  • Switching Power
  • Coil Voltage and Temperature Rise
  • Driving Power vs Timing
  • Thermal Characteristics
  • Magnetic Interference
  • High‑Frequency Characteristics
  • Coil Inductance
  • Environmental Tests

Specifications

Cover materialLiquid crystalline polymer
Base materialLiquid crystalline polymer
Coil wire materialPolyurethane copper wire
Coil spool materialPolyphenylene sulfide
Terminal materialPhosphor bronze (surface treated with preparatory solder)
Moving contact materialAu‑alloy + Ag‑alloy
Stationary contact materialAu‑alloy + Ag‑alloy
Contact spring materialPhosphor bronze
Magnet materialCobalt magnet
UL rating of partsUL94V‑0

Frequently asked questions

What relay series are covered in this handbook?

The handbook covers the ED2 series (DIP type) and the EF2 series (SMD type) miniature signal relays.

What protective element is recommended when driving the relay with an IC?

A diode connected in parallel with the relay coil is recommended to protect the IC from inductive voltage spikes.

What are the quality grades defined for NEC/TOKIN devices?

NEC/TOKIN devices are classified into Standard, Special, and Specific quality grades.

What material is used for the relay cover?

The relay cover is made of liquid crystalline polymer.

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