Cruise Control automatically controls the speed of a motor vehicle by adjusting the accelerator so that the driver need not keep it depressed on long drives. For the central microprocessor to maintain a set speed by adjusting the throttle when the road gradient changes, it needs to get feedback on the actual speed of the vehicle. Reed switch and magnets are mounted on the vehicles wheel assemblies and generate square wave pulse counting output that is used for the cruise control as well for the ABS. The on-board electronics averages out the wheel speeds and uses this signal to calculate the engine RPM and then adjust the throttle.
Application Classification
Applications are classified as Position Sensing, Pulse Counting, Electromagnetic or Relay, Temperature Sensing or MagnetBiasing types. This application is classified as follows and the link gives more information on best practices to help select the most suitable AT band and matching magnet.
The Reed Switches and Sensors used in such applications need to be robust, durable and efficient in meeting a high life expectancy. Our engineers work hard in life testing our products under various conditions, and our intention is to ensure end product durability and life. Although we wouldn’t want to restrict any of our products for use in only certain applications, the recommended products for use in this application are listed below.
