R5B Ultra-miniature Normally Closed SMD Reed Sensor
Features
5W Contact Rating. Normally Closed contact. Polarity Sensitive. Two sensitivity bands. Packed in Tapes for automatic assembly.
Description
These ultra miniature normally closed SMD reed sensors are built with an biasing magnet. As they are molded with pre-flattened leads, no shock is transferred into the device when SMD formation takes place. Various activating distances are available depending on the magnet and the AT band used. The sensors are tested 100% for Operate AT, Release AT, Contact Resistance and Variable Contact Resistance before packing. Opposing poles of magnet and sensor cause this normally closed sensor contact to release. Like poles do not cause a release. Choosing the right AT band, magnet strength, and operating axis, will restrict the number of operates and releases to one.
Standard Magnets
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Actuation Distances for R5B NC Reed Sensors
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Electrical
| Contact Form | B | |
| Contact Rating (max) | W/VA | 5.0 |
| Switching Current (max) | A | 0.35 |
| Carry Current (max) | A | 0.50 |
| DC Switching Voltage (max) | VDC | 100 |
| Breakdown Voltage (min) | VDC | 150 |
| Contact Resistance (max) | mΩ | 200 |
| Insulation Resistance (min) | Ω | 109 |
| Capacitance (typ) | pF | 0.2 |
Miscellaneous
| Operate Time (max) | ms | 0.35 |
| Bounce Time (max) | ms | 0.30 |
| Release Time (max) | ms | 0.15 |
| Resonance Frequency (typ) | Hz | >2000 |
| Operating Frequency (max) | Hz | 500 |
| Operating Temperature Range | °C | -40 to +140 |
| Shock Resistance (½Sin wave for 11ms) | G | 30 |
| Vibration Resistance (10-2000 Hz) | G | 20 |
Ordering Code
R5B-S-(Release Band Code)
| Release Band Code | ||
| 1 | AT | 7-12 |
| 2 | AT | 12-17 |
Examples: R5B-S-1 denotes R5B Normally Closed Reed Sensor with Gull-wing SMD formed leads, in 7-12 Release Band (AT).
Usage Notes
Here are some of the recommended usage notes to ensure maximum durability of this product. The complete usage notes are available here.
Ampere Turn Selection
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Product Handling
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Reflow Soldering
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Manual Soldering
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Ferro-magnetic parts
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Reed Contact Protection Circuits
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Other Special Configurations
Non standard lead formations
Dynamic Contact Resistance Limit
Special Release AT Limits
Gold plated leads
Applications
Although we can never restrict the use of a reed sensor to a particular field, the following is a list of some of the applications that the R2 Reed Sensor is known to perform well.
Reed Switches and Reed Sensors in Capsule Endoscopy
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Reed sensors in Emergency lamp holders
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Reed sensors used in Fuel cap position sensing
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Reed sensors in Telephone Handsets
 | Conventional hook switches which are used in telephone handsets undergo millions of operations and...Continue reading |