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Reed switches are magnetically actuated switches. They are typically manufactured with two ferromagnetic reeds (contact blades), which are sealed in a glass capsule. In the presence of a magnet, the blades (contacts) close. 
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Partb # Distributor Manufacturer Product Category Description
52MM REED SWITCH ASAP Semiconductor GUNTHER Not Provided Not Provided
12MM REED SWITCH ASAP Semiconductor GUNTHER Not Provided Not Provided
59250-1-S-03-C Digi-Key Hamlin Inc Switches SWITCH REED OCCUPANCY SPST CRIMP
59251-1-S-04-A Digi-Key Hamlin Inc Switches SWITCH REED OCCUPANCY SPST WIRES
MG-B2-6.5-L Digi-Key Magnasphere Corp Switches SWITCH MAGNETIC NC 6.5 L SERIES

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  • Reed Switch Test Coils (.pdf)
    it. ./9017c5b1-02f8-4599-bc92-45ab885b23bc TEST COILS. MEDER electronic. Reed Switch Test Coils. All of our Reed Switches are 100 % tested in our Stan-. is no standardized test coil. All companies have their. dard Test Coils and measured in ampere-turns (AT). own test coils and therefore their own
  • Switch Tips: Reed switch basics
    , the reed can be biased closed with one magnet sitting just inside the actuation distance. A second magnet can then open the switch by canceling the field of the first. Typical commercial-grade reed switches handle currents in the milliamp range on up to about 1 A of either dc or ac. Switch Tips: Reed
  • Life Requirements of a Reed Switch (.pdf)
    are discussed both mechanically and electroni-. Switch, which have played a major role in improving its cally. The load section in particular will give you impor-. reliability. tant insight when switching any loads with inductance,. capacitive, or inrush current loads. Reed Switches, because
  • Reed Switch Operational Characteristics (.pdf)
    , some staying longer than they should have, 1. Ability to switch up to 10,000 Volts. tainting the marketplace with poor quality, and poor reli-. 2. Ability to switch currents up to 5 Amps. ability. However, most of the manufacturers of Reed 3. Ability to switch or carry as low as 10 nanoVolts. Switches
  • Reed Switch and Reed Sensor Applications (.pdf)
    Reading the previous sections on the Reed Switch basics, key parameters, and operational characteristics before delving into this section will give one a better background and more insight into developing requirements for your own applications. Without question, the Reed Switches' hermeticity lends
  • The Reed Switch used as a Reed Relay (.pdf)
    . ./2a8d77ca-66c8-4340-985f-ea5b7ed47089 SWITCHES AS REED RELAYS. MEDER electronic. The Reed Switch used as a Reed Relay. In a Reed Relay, the Reed Switch uses an electromag-. Using a coaxial shield internal to the coil, the Reed. netic coil for activation and is shown in its simplest form Relay looks like a transmission
  • Technical Information for Handling Reed Switches (.pdf)
    have. to be protected sufficiently. Please avoid dropping the Reed. switches as this may change. certain characteristics such as. the AT responsiveness. The AT (ampere ­ turns). values increase after. modification of the switch. Please don't hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team in case
  • How Reed Switches are used with a Permanent Magnet (.pdf)
    . ./dfb5025c-0279-41cc-a07c-9a6a224786c9 REED SWITCH CHARACTERISTICS. MEDER electronic. How Reed Switches are used. with a Permanent Magnet. Using Reed Switches in a sensing environment, one one must be aware of when using a magnet. Please keep. generally uses a magnet for actuation. It is important in mind the magnetic field

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