Usage Notes
 | This Usage Notes section helps in the highlighting the various process steps that Reed Switches go through and how to handle them as safe as possible ...Continue reading |
Operating Characteristics of a Reed Switch
 | When a Reed Switch is actuated by a permanent magnet, the ON-OFF region differs depending on the type and OAT of the switch, and size and power of the Continue reading Sep 4, 2019 |
Magnet Information
 | In general, there are four families of magnets available commercially. Factors such as operating temperature, demagnetizing effects, field strength... Continue reading Nov 4, 2020 |
Actuating a Reed Switch
 | In all systems, magnet and reed switch must be brought to within a specific distance of each other. This distance will vary in accordance with the sen Continue reading Sep 9, 2020 |
Reed Contact Protection Circuits
 | When a reed switch is to be connected to an inductive load or a load where surge current or in-rush current flows (such as a capacitive load or a lamp Continue reading Aug 31, 2020 |
Level Sensing Circuits
 | Reed Switches and Reed Sensors are used along with resistors or special reed sensors with an integrated resistor on PCBs to give out a potentiometric Continue reading Sep 5, 2019 |
Reed Switch Test Procedure
 | Sample circuits for measurement of ampere turn values and static contact resistance of reed contacts. Test coil and reed switch should be vertical, or Continue reading Nov 11, 2020 |
Reed Switch Life Tests
 | Information on life testing reed switches. A life test is a destructive test conducted to ensure the reliability of reed switches for different combin Continue reading Sep 5, 2019 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
 | What is a Reed Sensor ? How does a Reed Switch work ? What magnetic force is required to close a Reed Switch ? What are the advantages in using Reed Continue reading Nov 18, 2020 |
Reed Switch, Reed Sensor and Magnet Glossary
 | We have added an alphabetical list of Glossary terms used in the Reed Switch and Reed Sensor business as a quick reference. Clicking the alphabets bar Continue reading Nov 18, 2020 |