Menlo Microsystems, Inc., the company that developed the Ideal Switch technology, released to production a new 6x SPST (Single Pole Single Throw) relay solution fully integrated with relay driver and charge pump. The MM1205 is a single-component solution that combines the high isolation of a traditional low-signal mechanical relay and the reliability of a semiconductor relay. The MM1205 offers improved DC, analog, and RF performance by adopting the best design and manufacturing practices of the Menlo Micro signal relay product family.
Menlo Microsystems MM1205 block diagram
Built on Menlo Micro’s market-proven Ideal Switch technology, the MM1205 relay provides superior performance and high reliability over leading suppliers of photo-coupler, MOSFET, Reed, and low-signal EMR (Electromechanical Relay) technologies. The MM1205 offers flexible and versatile configuration capabilities: 6x SPST, 2x SP3T, 3x SP2T, and 1x SP6T.
The MM1205 6x SPST relay represents the culmination of several important industry firsts:
Enhanced DC and Analog Performance: This technology offers a high DC contact rating of 1 amp for up to 38 volts per channel (2A total package), ensuring robust power handling. It maintains stable contact resistance over cycles and temperatures and features ultra-low off-state capacitance (45 fF, typical), off-state leakage current (250 fA, typical), and ultra-fast switching time (17 µs, typical). These specifications significantly improve signal distribution application performances, increasing throughput and efficiency.
Superior RF Performance: This technology offers a wide frequency response from DC to 3 GHz, ensuring comprehensive coverage. It boasts unmatched RF power handling capabilities, supporting up to 25 W (CW) and 200 W (pulsed) signals. This impressive power handling capacity enables expanded application versatility, ensuring higher frequency signal integrity and increased capacity for a variety of uses.
Industry-leading Reliability: This technology showcases outstanding durability with over three billion relay-switching cycles, ensuring longevity and continuous performance. By significantly reducing relay population replacement costs, it addresses accumulated expenses related to usage rates and operating life throughout the application's lifespan. Moreover, the technology minimizes the overall application cost of ownership by reducing downtime and maintenance costs, making it a cost-effective and reliable solution for various industries.
High Power Efficiency: This technology stands out with its ultra-low DC power consumption, typically requiring only 10 mW. By minimizing energy usage, it aligns with eco-friendly mandates and addresses the power needs of large-scale, high-density, AI-driven automated applications. This exceptional power efficiency ensures sustainable operation while meeting the demands of modern, energy-conscious industries.
Compact Design: This technology integrates six channels of SPST into a small footprint (64 mm²) and compact volume (128 mm³), enabling high-density, large-scale applications. It enhances throughput and operating efficiency, achieving power consumption efficiency and significant cost savings. Ideal for streamlined industrial operations.
“Developers of medical, industrial, telecommunications, scientific, and test equipment applications are seeking innovative and elegant relay solutions that distribute DC, analog, and high frequency signals more efficiently, transparently, repeatable, eco-friendly, and reliably, while achieving the lowest cost of ownership for large-scale high-density boards and energy-efficient designs,” said Chris Giovanniello, Co-founder and Senior VP of Sales and Marketing at Menlo Micro. “The MM1205 relay is the culmination of Menlo Micro’s best signal relay designs and the preferred relay technology enabler for DC, analog, and high-frequency applications.”
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