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Types of Applications

Although reed switch applications are immense, we have broadly classified them into the five categories. These are not to be construed by any means as a guideline, but most applications do fall under one of these types.

Position Sensing applications are generally used to sense a single operate or a release, and pulse counting applications are used where multiple high speed sensing is required. Relay applications sense external electromagnetic fields and Temperature sensing applications make use of diamagnetic alloys. The posts below describe more about how these types of applications work and also offer simple guidelines to selecting the right products and specifications.

In the actual application pages, we have also suggested recommended products for each category, but this does not mean that other products will be unsuitable. The usage of reed switches and reed sensors is fairly straightforward and simple, provided certain guidelines and precautions listed in our usage notes, Magnet selection guide, and recommended Contact protection are followed.

Position sensing Type

A Position Sensing Application is one which requires the end position of a movement...Continue reading ->

Nov 7, 2020

Pulse Counting Type

Reed Switches have a very high operating frequency and this feature lends itself to...Continue reading ->

Nov 7, 2020

Electromagnetic or Relay Type

Producing a relay using a reed switch is simple compared to conventional electromechanical relays...Continue reading ->

Nov 7, 2020

Temperature Sensing Type

Due to their sharp cut in, cut out bandwidth and high reliability, thermal reed...Continue reading ->

Dec 1, 2020

Magnet Biasing Type

Some special field applications, for the sake of circuit logic, or security concerns, require...Continue reading ->

Nov 30, 2020