Light Sabers are weapons used by the Jedi and the Sith, in the fictional Star Wars Universe, set in a galaxy far, far, away! Toy versions of Light sabers are replicas that look and sound like the ones used in the movies and TV shows.
Reed Switches are used in these devices to power up the light saber only when the owner places a magnet in a specific location on the handle or wears a ring with magnet that actuates the reed switch under the handle, before turning it on. This is used to give others the impression that the “force” is only with the person handling the saber as it will not work when others try to turn it on. With the reed switch and magnet in place, the circuit closes and the power button turns the saber on. If the magnet is not in place, the circuit is incomplete and anyone else trying to the turn the saber on, cannot.
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.
A Position Sensing Application is one which requires the end position of a movement...Continue reading ->
Recommended Products
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.
