Glossary on Reed Switches, Reed Sensors and Magnets

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• AC
  Alternating Current or AC is a type of flow of electric charge which periodically reverses direction. Example mains supply. Read More
• Actuation Time
  The time interval, measured in ms, from coil energization, to the closing of a normally open reed contact. Read More
• Aging
  Buzzing is a process by which a batch of reed switches are operated mechanically at high speeds with no load, inside a coil. Read More
• AlNiCo
  AlNiCo is a type of permanent magnet which is made from an alloy of Aluminium, Nickel, Cobalt and Iron. Read More
• Alternating Current
  Alternating Current or AC is a type of flow of electric charge which periodically reverses direction. Example mains supply. Read More
• Ampere-Turn
  Ampere-turn or AT is the SI unit of magneto-motive force and is a direct measure of a reed contact's magnetic sensitivity. Read More
• Ampere-Turn/Metre
  Ampere-turn/metre is the SI unit of coercivity. The equivalent CGS system unit is Oersted, and 1 AT/m = 4π/1000 Oersteds. Read More
• Annealing
  Annealing is a process of heating a material quickly and cooling it down slowly, in order to reduce internal stress. Read More
• antiferromagnetic
  Anti-ferro-magnetism is a phenomenon by which a magnetic field creates parallel but opposing spins and varies with temperature. Read More
• Anti-ferro-magnetism
  Anti-ferro-magnetism is a phenomenon by which a magnetic field creates parallel but opposing spins and varies with temperature. Read More
• Arc Suppression
  Contact Protection circuits are simple circuits that suppress in-rush current generated by Inductive or Capacitive loads. Read More
• Arcing
  Arcing is the discharge of current that jumps a gap in a circuit or between two electrodes or opposite polarity. Read More
• Armature
  A Reed blade, is one of the two flattened parts that form the cantilever and current carrying parts of a reed switch. Read More
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• Back EMF
  Back EMF is the voltage that occurs where there is relative motion between the armature and the magnetic field from the motor. Read More
• Bake-out
  Bakeout is a process by which parts are exposed to heat in a controlled atmosphere to release surface impurities. Read More
• Bakeout
  Bakeout is a process by which parts are exposed to heat in a controlled atmosphere to release surface impurities. Read More
• Bi-stable
  A Bi-stable is an electronic circuit that has two stable states. Latching type of reed contacts are bi-stable. Read More
• Bias
  A bias is a permanent magnet placed very near a normally open reed contact to oppose or aid its operation. Read More
• Bifilar Winding
  A Bifilar winding is a coil with two wires are wound simultaneously with the turns of each winding being contiguous. Read More
• bistable
  A Form E type or latching, or bi-stable type of reed contact, stays in the last energized state. A magnet of opposite polarity changes its state. Read More
• Bounce
  Bounce is the period during which reed blades make multiple closures intermittently before providing full unbroken contact. Read More
• Bounce Time
  Bounce Time of a reed contact, measured in ms, is the time taken for to bounce before providing full unbroken contact. Read More
• Break
  Release or Break is defined as the opening of closed contacts. Release of Reed contacts is measured in Ampere-Turns. Read More
• Break Before Make
  A Form C type or Break before Make type of reed contact is a change-over type of contact having three leads. Read More
• Breakdown Voltage
  Breakdown Voltage, measured in Volts, is the voltage which may be applied across the leads of a reed contact without causing arcing, breakdown, or leakage. Read More
• Bridging
  Bounce is the period during which reed blades make multiple closures intermittently before providing full unbroken contact. Read More
• Buzzing
  Buzzing is a process by which a batch of reed switches are operated mechanically at high speeds with no load, inside a coil. Read More
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• Cadmium
  Cadmium is a a soft bluish-white metal, is chemically similar to Zinc and Mercury, and is toxic. It is banned under RoHS. Read More
• Capacitance
  Capacitance is the ability of a system to store an electric charge, and is expressed in Farads. Read More
• Capacitive Load
  A capacitive load is a type of load that contain little resistance or inductance and mostly capacitance. for example motors. Read More
• Carry Current
  Carry Current of a reed contact, measured in Amperes, is the maximum current that can be applied to an already closed contact. Read More
• CGS
  CGS is an acronym for the Centimeter-Gram-Second system of units. It has been superseded by SI units. Read More
• Chatter
  Bounce is the period during which reed blades make multiple closures intermittently before providing full unbroken contact. Read More
• Close differential
  Close Differential or Low Differential is the term used to denote a reed contact with a differential of minimum 70%. Read More
• Coercivity
  Coercivity is the demagnetization force required to reduce polarization or induction of a magnetic material to zero. Read More
• Coil
  Test Coil is an assembly consisting of one or more windings on a bobbin and is used to measure the AT of a reed contact. Read More
• Contact Dwell
  Dwell of a change-over contact, is the difference, in AT, between the closing of the NO contact and the opening of the NC contact. Read More
• Contact Force
  Contact force is the force between the overlapping part of the two reed blades of a reed switch in actuated, closed condition. Read More
• Contact Gap
  Contact gap, measured in microns, is the distance between the mating reed blades of a Reed Switch in open state. Read More
• Contact Noise
  Contact Noise is the irregular fluctuations that accompany a transmitted electrical signal that are not part of it . Read More
• Contact Protection
  Contact Protection circuits are simple circuits that suppress in-rush current generated by Inductive or Capacitive loads. Read More
• Contact Rating
  Contact Rating, in Watts, is the maximum power a reed contact can switch. Loads other than resistive will require contact protection. Read More
• Contact Resistance
  Contact Resistance measured in milli-ohms, is the electrical resistance of a reed contact in closed state, measured across leads. Read More
• Copper
  Copper is an element with symbol Cu and atomic number 29. It is used in cladding reed switches for radio frequency applications. Read More
• Counter Electromotive Force
  Back EMF is the voltage that occurs where there is relative motion between the armature and the magnetic field from the motor. Read More
• CR
  Contact Resistance measured in milli-ohms, is the electrical resistance of a reed contact in closed state, measured across leads. Read More
• Curie Temperature
  Curie Temperature is the temperature above which a Ferro-magnetic material loses its Ferro-magnetism and becomes Para-magnetic. Read More
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• DC
  Direct Current or DC is a type of flow of electric charge which is only in one direction. It is used for example, in batteries. Read More
• DCR
  Dynamic Contact Resistance measured in milli-ohms, is the electrical resistance of closed contacts, when the contact is in continuous operation under load. Read More
• Degreasing
  Degreasing is a surface finishing process for surface cleansing of metal parts using solvents in vapor form. Read More
• Delta Contact Resistance
  Variable Contact Resistance is the difference between the lowest and the highest Contact Resistance of multiple readings. Read More
• Dia-magnetic
  Dia-magnetism is a phenomenon exhibited by materials such as Copper, that become magnetized in a magnetic field. Read More
• Dia-magnetism
  Dia-magnetism is a phenomenon exhibited by materials such as Copper, that become magnetized in a magnetic field. Read More
• Dielectric Strength
  Breakdown Voltage, measured in Volts, is the voltage which may be applied across the leads of a reed contact without causing arcing, breakdown, or leakage. Read More
• Differential
  Differential of a reed contact, measure in AT is the difference between it operate AT and its release AT. Read More
• DIP
  A Dual Inline Package is a chip or device package that contains two rows of connection pins that can be soldered. Read More
• Direct Current
  Direct Current or DC is a type of flow of electric charge which is only in one direction. It is used for example, in batteries. Read More
• Drop-out Range
  Release Range or Drop-out Range is the range of available or possible release AT values for a reed switch or reed sensor. Read More
• Dual Inline Package
  A Dual Inline Package is a chip or device package that contains two rows of connection pins that can be soldered. Read More
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• Electro-magnet
  An Electro-magnet is an assembly consisting of a coil on a soft metal core, that exhibits magnetism when energized. Read More
• Electro-motive Force
  Electro-motive Force or EMF, is a measure of the energy that causes current to flow through a circuit. Read More
• Electro-static Discharge
  Electro-static discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact. Read More
• Electromagnetic Coil
  Test Coil is an assembly consisting of one or more windings on a bobbin and is used to measure the AT of a reed contact. Read More
• Electroplating
  Electroplating or Plating is a process of depositing a thin coating of metal on a conductive surface. Read More
• EMF
  Electro-motive Force or EMF, is a measure of the energy that causes current to flow through a circuit. Read More
• Encapsulation
  Potting or encapsulation is a process of filling a housing with an electronic assembly with a compound that sets after curing, for resistance to shock and vibration, and for exclusion of moisture and corrosive agents. Read More
• ESD
  Electro-static discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact. Read More
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• Ferri-magnetic
  Ferri-magnetism is a phenomenon exhibited by Ferrites, for example, having parallel but opposite alignment of neighboring atoms. Read More
• Ferri-magnetism
  Ferri-magnetism is a phenomenon exhibited by Ferrites, for example, having parallel but opposite alignment of neighboring atoms. Read More
• Ferrite
  A Ferrite is a type of compound that exhibits magnetic properties and is made from ceramic compounds derived from Iron Oxides. Read More
• ferro-magnetic
  Ferro-magnetism is a phenomenon where materials like Iron, tend to become magnetized in the presence of an external magnetic field. Read More
• Ferro-magnetism
  Ferro-magnetism is a phenomenon where materials like Iron, tend to become magnetized in the presence of an external magnetic field. Read More
• Ferrofluid
  A Ferrofluid, is a liquid that becomes strongly magnetized in the presence of a magnetic field. Read More
• Float Switch
  A Float Switch is an assembly of a reed contact and an external magnet encapsulated in a foamed float, to sense a fluid level. Read More
• Flow Meter
  A Flow Sensor is a device used to quantify the volume of fluid passing through a point in a pipe. Read More
• Flow Sensor
  A Flow Sensor is a device used to quantify the volume of fluid passing through a point in a pipe. Read More
• Flow Switch
  A flow switch is a mechanical switch that changes state in the presence or absence of flow of fluid through it. Read More
• Form A
  A Form A or Normally Open type of contact stays in an "open" state until actuated with an external magnet or coil. Read More
• Form A
  A normally open or NO type of contact is one that normally does not allows electricity to flow until it is signaled to close. Read More
• Form B
  A normally closed or NC type of electrical contact is one that normally allows electricity to flow until it is signaled to open. Read More
• Form B
  A Form B or normally closed type of reed contact stays in a closed state until actuated with an external magnet or coil. Read More
• Form C
  A Form C type or Break before Make type of reed contact is a change-over type of contact having three leads. Read More
• Form D
  A Form D or Make Before Break type of reed contact is a change-over type of contact having three leads. Read More
• Form E
  A Form E type or latching, or bi-stable type of reed contact, stays in the last energized state. A magnet of opposite polarity changes its state. Read More
• Four-terminal Sensing
  Kelvin Sensing uses separate pairs of current-carrying and voltage-sensing electrodes to make more accurate measurements. Read More
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• Gauss
  Gauss is the CGS unit of magnetic induction. The equivalent SI unit is Tesla, and 1 Gauss = 10^-4 Tesla. Read More
• Gilbert
  Gilbert is the CGS unit of magneto-motive force. The equivalent SI unit is Ampere-turn, and 1 Gilbert = 10/4π or 0.7958 AT. Read More
• Glass to Metal Seal
  Glass to metal seals are what intimately and hermetically seal metal parts within a glass housing or tube. Read More
• Gold
  Gold is a soft yellow metal and is sometimes used as an under-layer in reed switches, but can cause some sticking. Read More
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• Hall Effect Sensor
  A Hall Effect Sensor is a transducer which varies its output voltage in response to changes in an external magnetic field. Read More
• Hard Ferrite
  A Hard Ferrite is a type of Ferrite where magnetism is inherent in it, and does not require an external field to stay magnetized. Read More
• Helmholtz Coil
  A Helmholtz coil is a device named after a German scientist, for producing a region of nearly uniform magnetic field. Read More
• Hermetic
  Hermetic describes a type of closure or seal that is complete and airtight and isolated from the atmosphere. Read More
• Hexavalent Chromium
  Hexavalent chromium refers to chemical compounds of Chromium in the +6 oxidation state that is recognized as a human carcinogen. Read More
• Homogenous Materials
  A homogeneous material is defined as either a raw material or a material applied during the construction of a product. Read More
• Hysteresis
  Differential of a reed contact, measure in AT is the difference between it operate AT and its release AT. Read More
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• Incremental Resistance
  Dynamic Contact Resistance measured in milli-ohms, is the electrical resistance of closed contacts, when the contact is in continuous operation under load. Read More
• Inductive Load
  An inductive load is type of load made of wound or coiled wire, for example transformers or coils, that causes inrush current. Read More
• Inert Gas
  An inert gas is one which does not react with other elements, for example Noble gases and Nitrogen. Read More
• Inrush Current
  Inrush Current or Surge Current, is the maximum instantaneous input current drawn by a device when first turned on. Read More
• Insulation Resistance
  Insulation resistance, measured in Ohms, is the electrical resistance measured between open terminals of a reed contact. Read More
• Internet of Things
  The Internet of Things, or IoT, refers to physical objects that require an IP address, and collect information for a service. Read More
• IoT
  The Internet of Things, or IoT, refers to physical objects that require an IP address, and collect information for a service. Read More
• Iridium
  Irridium is a a very dense, hard, brittle, silvery-white metal and is sometimes used as a contact material in reed switches. Read More
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• Kelvin Sensing
  Kelvin Sensing uses separate pairs of current-carrying and voltage-sensing electrodes to make more accurate measurements. Read More
• l
• Lamp Load
  A lamp load is a type of load that generates Inrush current when lighting up. Reed Switches need protection for such loads. Read More
• latching
  A Bi-stable is an electronic circuit that has two stable states. Latching type of reed contacts are bi-stable. Read More
• LED
  A Light Emitting Diode or LED, is a semiconductor device that emits light when an electrical current is passed through it. Read More
• Level Switch
  A Float Switch is an assembly of a reed contact and an external magnet encapsulated in a foamed float, to sense a fluid level. Read More
• Level Transducer
  A Level Sensor is an assembly that is a PCB assembly fitted inside a tank, consisting of multiple reed switches and resistors. Read More
• Level Sensor
  A Level Sensor is an assembly that is a PCB assembly fitted inside a tank, consisting of multiple reed switches and resistors. Read More
• Life Test
  A Life Test is the process of testing a product by subjecting it to conditions in excess of its normal service parameters in an effort to uncover faults. Read More
• Light Emitting Diode
  A Light Emitting Diode or LED, is a semiconductor device that emits light when an electrical current is passed through it. Read More
• Line Voltage
  Alternating Current or AC is a type of flow of electric charge which periodically reverses direction. Example mains supply. Read More
• Line Voltage
  Line Voltage is the potential difference between line and neutral phases of a three phase Mains Electricity AC supply. Read More
• Low Differential
  Close Differential or Low Differential is the term used to denote a reed contact with a differential of minimum 70%. Read More
• Low Hysteresis
  Close Differential or Low Differential is the term used to denote a reed contact with a differential of minimum 70%. Read More
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• Magnet
  A Magnet is a type of material, primarily of an Iron alloy, that has its component atoms so ordered, that it exhibits magnetism. Read More
• Magnet Performance
  Maximum Energy Product or BHmax of a magnet, is the product of its B Field and H field and is a measure of it strength. Read More
• Magnet Sensor
  A Magnet Sensor is a device that uses a reed switch, and is encapsulated in a housing for easy mounting or clamping. Read More
• Magnetic Induction
  Magnetic Flux is a measure of the strength of a magnetic field over a given area, and is expressed in Weber. Read More
• Magnetic Shunt
  A Magnetic Shield or a Shunt, is a material of high magnetic permeability, that is used to protect circuits from external magnetic fields. Read More
• Magnetic Field Strength
  Magnetic Field Strength is the amount of magnetic flux in a unit area perpendicular to the direction of magnetic flow. Read More
• Magnetic Flux
  Magnetic Flux is a measure of the strength of a magnetic field over a given area, and is expressed in Weber. Read More
• Magnetic Ordering Temperature
  Magnetic Ordering Temperature is the temperature above which a Ferri-magnetic material becomes Para-magnetic. Read More
• Magnetic Permeability
  Magnetic Permeability is the ability of a material to get magnetized and hold magnetism in the presence of a magnetic field. Read More
• Magnetic Saturation
  Magnetic saturation exists when an increase of magnetization applied to a reed contact does not increase the magnetic flux through. Read More
• Magnetic Shield
  A Magnetic Shield or a Shunt, is a material of high magnetic permeability, that is used to protect circuits from external magnetic fields. Read More
• Magneto-motive Force
  Magneto-motive force is a quantity representing the line integral of the magnetic intensity around a closed line. Read More
• Make
  Operate or Make is defined as the closing of open contacts. The operate of a reed contact is measured in Ampere-Turns. Read More
• Make Before Break
  A Form D or Make Before Break type of reed contact is a change-over type of contact having three leads. Read More
• Maximum Switching Power
  Contact Rating, in Watts, is the maximum power a reed contact can switch. Loads other than resistive will require contact protection. Read More
• Maximum Energy Product
  Maximum Energy Product or BHmax of a magnet, is the product of its B Field and H field and is a measure of it strength. Read More
• Maxwell
  Maxwell is the CGS system unit of magnetic flux. The equivalent SI unit is Weber, and 1 Maxwell = 10^-8 Webers. Read More
• Mercury
  Mercury is a heavy, silvery metal that is liquid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, and when ingested, is poisonous. Read More
• Mercury Switch
  A Tilt Switch is a reed switch based device which gives out a signal at a pre-defined tilt angle. Read More
• MGOe
  MegaGauss-Oersted is the CGS unit of the Maximum Energy product (BHmax) of a magnet, which is a measure of stored energy. Read More
• MKS
  The MKS is a physical system of units that expresses any given measurement using the Metre, Kilogram, and/or Second. Read More
• Molybdenum
  Molybdenum is a silvery white metal used as a contact material in reed switches for switching high current loads. Read More
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• NC
  A normally closed or NC type of electrical contact is one that normally allows electricity to flow until it is signaled to open. Read More
• NdFeB
  NdFeB is a rare-earth magnet made from an alloy of Neodymium, Iron and Boron to form the Nd2Fe14B tetragonal structure. Read More
• Normally Closed
  A Form B or normally closed type of reed contact stays in a closed state until actuated with an external magnet or coil. Read More
• Normally Open
  A Form A or Normally Open type of contact stays in an "open" state until actuated with an external magnet or coil. Read More
• Normally Closed
  A normally closed or NC type of electrical contact is one that normally allows electricity to flow until it is signaled to open. Read More
• Normally Open
  A normally open or NO type of contact is one that normally does not allows electricity to flow until it is signaled to close. Read More
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• OAT
  Operate Ampere-Turn, also known as Pull-in, is a measure in Ampere-turns, of the point at which a reed contact opens. Read More
• Oersted
  Oersted is the CGS system unit of magnetic field strength. The equivalent SI unit is Ampere-turn/metre. Read More
• Omni-polar
  An omni-polar device is a component that can fully function with either pole of a magnet. It is not polarity sensitive. Read More
• Operate
  Operate or Make is defined as the closing of open contacts. The operate of a reed contact is measured in Ampere-Turns. Read More
• Operate AT
  Operate Ampere-Turn, also known as Pull-in, is a measure in Ampere-turns, of the point at which a reed contact opens. Read More
• Operate Range
  Operate Range or Pull-in Range is the range of available or possible operate AT values for a reed switch or a reed sensor. Read More
• Operate Time
  The time interval, measured in ms, from coil energization, to the closing of a normally open reed contact. Read More
• Operating Frequency
  Operating Frequency of a reed contact, measured in Hertz (Hz), is the maximum speed at which it can be operated. Read More
• Operating Temperature
  The temperature limit over which a reed contact or magnet will cease to meet specified operating parameters. Read More
• Over-drive
  Over-drive, is the extra Ampere-turn applied to a reed contact after closure, before measurement of Contact Resistance. Read More
• p
• Palladium
  Palladium is a rare silvery-white metal and is sometimes plated as an under layer in reed switches. Read More
• para-magnetic
  Para-magnetism is exhibited by materials that tend to become magnetized when a magnetic field is present, but lose it when absent. Read More
• Para-magnetism
  Para-magnetism is exhibited by materials that tend to become magnetized when a magnetic field is present, but lose it when absent. Read More
• PCB
  A Printed Circuit Board is a thin board made of a laminate material on which conductive pathways are etched or "printed". Read More
• Plating
  Electroplating or Plating is a process of depositing a thin coating of metal on a conductive surface. Read More
• Polarity Sensitive
  Polarity sensitive devices are those which require only a specific polarity of magnet to get them to change state. Read More
• Potting
  Potting or encapsulation is a process of filling a housing with an electronic assembly with a compound that sets after curing, for resistance to shock and vibration, and for exclusion of moisture and corrosive agents. Read More
• Pressing
  Pressing or Stamping is a process by which metals in the shape of wires or sheets are formed using a tool or a die. Read More
• Printed Circuit Board
  A Printed Circuit Board is a thin board made of a laminate material on which conductive pathways are etched or "printed". Read More
• Proximity Sensor
  A Magnet Sensor is a device that uses a reed switch, and is encapsulated in a housing for easy mounting or clamping. Read More
• Pull-in Range
  Operate Range or Pull-in Range is the range of available or possible operate AT values for a reed switch or a reed sensor. Read More
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• RAT
  Release AT, also known as Drop-out, is a measure in Ampere-turns, of the point at which a reed contact opens. Read More
• Re-closure
  Re-closure of a reed contact, measured in AT, is the second closure which occurs after further magnetic energization of an already open, NC reed contact. Read More
• Reed Blade
  A Reed blade, is one of the two flattened parts that form the cantilever and current carrying parts of a reed switch. Read More
• Contact
  Contact is the current-carrying parts of a reed contact that engage or disengage to close or open electrical circuits. Read More
• Reed Relay
  A Reed Relay is a device having single or multiple Reed Switches within a coil that help switch higher loads. Read More
• Reed Sensor
  A reed sensor is a device using a reed switch, having additional functionality such as improved shock resistance, etc. Read More
• Reed Switch
  A reed switch is a passive device consisting of two reed blades sealed inside a glass tube, that operates when brought near a magnet. Read More
• Release
  Release or Break is defined as the opening of closed contacts. Release of Reed contacts is measured in Ampere-Turns. Read More
• Release AT
  Release AT, also known as Drop-out, is a measure in Ampere-turns, of the point at which a reed contact opens. Read More
• Release Range
  Release Range or Drop-out Range is the range of available or possible release AT values for a reed switch or reed sensor. Read More
• Release Time
  Release time of a reed contact, measured in ms, is the time interval from coil de-energization to the opening or change over. Read More
• Remanence
  Remanence is the magnetization left behind in a ferro-magnetic material after an external magnetic field is removed. Read More
• Resistive Load
  A Resistive Load is a type of load that contains no inductance or capacitance, for example, incandescent light bulbs. Read More
• Resonant Frequency
  Resonance frequency of a reed contact, measured in Hertz, is the maximum operating frequency that a reed contact can withstand. Read More
• Rhodium
  Rhodium is a hard silvery-white metal having resistance to corrosion, and is used as a contact material in reed switches. Read More
• RoHS
  RoHS or Restriction of Hazardous Substances, originated in the EU and restricts the use of specific hazardous materials. Read More
• Ruthenium
  Ruthenium is a a hard silvery-white metal having a high melting point and excellent wear resistance. Read More
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• Saturation
  Magnetic saturation exists when an increase of magnetization applied to a reed contact does not increase the magnetic flux through. Read More
• Shielded Cable
  A shielded cable is one with one or more cables inside, enclosed by a layer that shields the cables from external electrical noise. Read More
• Shock Resistance
  Shock resistance of a reed contact, is the acceleration limit and sine-wave duration in milli-seconds that an open reed contact can withstand without changing state. Read More
• SI
  SI is an acronym for Système International d'Unités or the International System of units which is the Metric System. Read More
• Silver
  Silver is a soft, white, transition metal having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal. Read More
• Single Inline Package
  A Single Inline Package or SIP is a chip or device package that contains only a single row of connection pins that are soldered. Read More
• Single Pole Double Throw
  A Single Pole Double Throw switch is a type of that has a single input and can connect to a dual outputs. Read More
• Single Pole Single Throw
  A Single Pole Single Throw switch is a type of switch that has a single input and can connect to a single output. Read More
• SIP
  A Single Inline Package or SIP is a chip or device package that contains only a single row of connection pins that are soldered. Read More
• SmCo
  SmCo is a rare earth magnet made from an alloy of Samarium and Cobalt to form SmCo5 or Sm2Co17 compounds. Read More
• SMD
  A Surface-mount Device is an electronic component that mounts on the surface of a printed circuit board. Read More
• SMT
  Surface-mount Technology is a design standard for electronic circuits where components are mounted directly onto the surface of a PCB. Read More
• Soft Ferrite
  A Soft Ferrite is a type of Ferrite where permanent magnetism is not inherent, and requires an external field to magnetize it. Read More
• Soldering
  Soldering is the process of joining two or more metals together by melting and flowing a filler metal with a lower melting point. Read More
• Soldering Dwell
  Dwell time during soldering, is the amount of time a component's lead is in contact with a solder wave or the tip of a hand soldering Iron. Read More
• SPDT
  A Single Pole Double Throw switch is a type of that has a single input and can connect to a dual outputs. Read More
• SPST
  A Single Pole Single Throw switch is a type of switch that has a single input and can connect to a single output. Read More
• Sputtering
  Sputtering is a process that uses ions of an inert gas to dislodge atoms from the surface of a target, and have them deposited on a substrate. Read More
• Stamping
  Pressing or Stamping is a process by which metals in the shape of wires or sheets are formed using a tool or a die. Read More
• Static Contact Resistance
  Static contact resistance, measured in milli-ohms, is the electrical resistance of a reed contact in closed state. Read More
• Surface-mount Device
  A Surface-mount Device is an electronic component that mounts on the surface of a printed circuit board. Read More
• Surface-mount Technology
  Surface-mount Technology is a design standard for electronic circuits where components are mounted directly onto the surface of a PCB. Read More
• Surge Current
  Inrush Current or Surge Current, is the maximum instantaneous input current drawn by a device when first turned on. Read More
• Switching Current
  Switching current of a reed contact, measured in Amperes, is the maximum current a reed contact can switch. Read More
• Switching Frequency
  Switching frequency, measured in Hertz (Hz), is the maximum frequency at which a reed contact can operate with no loss in pulses. Read More
• Switching Voltage
  Switching voltage of a reed contact, measured in volts, is the maximum voltage a reed contact can switch. Read More
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• Tesla
  Tesla is the SI unit of magnetic flux density. The equivalent CGS system unit is Gauss, and 1 Tesla = 10^4 Gauss. Read More
• Test Coil
  Test Coil is an assembly consisting of one or more windings on a bobbin and is used to measure the AT of a reed contact. Read More
• Thermal EMF
  The EMF generated by a reed contact when the reed contact unit is subjected to a temperature differential. Read More
• Thermal Ferrite
  A Thermal Ferrite is special Ferrite compound which changes from being Ferro-magnetic to Para-magnetic, at its Curie Point. Read More
• Thermal Reed Switch
  A Thermal Reed Switch is an assembly consisting of a Reed Switch, a Thermal Ferrite and magnets that can sense a set temperature. Read More
• Tilt Switch
  A Tilt Switch is a reed switch based device which gives out a signal at a pre-defined tilt angle. Read More
• Tin
  Tin is a chemical element with symbol Sn (Stannum in Latin) and atomic number 50. It is used on Reed Switch leads. Read More
• Tungsten
  Tungsten is a hard metal which is used as a contact material in reed switches due to its resistance to damage by arcing. Read More
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• Ultrasonic Welding
  Ultrasonic Welding is the process of joining two plastic work pieces by using high frequency acoustic vibrations Read More
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• Vacuum Deposition
  Vacuum Deposition is process of depositing a thin film under vacuum or a low-pressure plasma environment on a substrate. Read More
• Variable Contact Resistance
  Variable Contact Resistance is the difference between the lowest and the highest Contact Resistance of multiple readings. Read More
• VCR
  Variable Contact Resistance is the difference between the lowest and the highest Contact Resistance of multiple readings. Read More
• Vibration Resistance
  Vibration resistance of a reed contact, is the acceleration level and frequency range that an open or closed reed contact can withstand without changing state. Read More
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• Weber
  Weber is the SI unit of magnetic flux. The equivalent CGS system unit is Maxwell, and 1 Weber = 10^8 Maxwell. Read More
• Welding
  Welding is the process of joining two metals or plastics by heating the surfaces to the point of melting, and uniting them. Read More