R5B Ultra-miniature Normally Closed SMD Reed Sensor

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.

Cylindrical and Rectangular Magnets

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Actuation Distances for R5B NC Reed Sensors

Operate and release distances for the R5B ultra-miniature Normally closed reed sensor in the two standard AT bands when actuated (as shown Continue reading -> Oct 30, 2020

Electrical

Miscellaneous

Ordering Code

R5B-S-(Release Band Code)

Examples: R5B-S-1 denotes R5B Normally Closed Reed Sensor with Gull-wing SMD formed leads, in 7-12 Release Band (AT).

Other Special Configurations: Lower Static Contact Resistance, Dynamic Contact Resistance Limit, Higher Insulation Resistance, Special Release Limits, Gold plated leads.

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

For any application, it is important to select the correct Ampere Turn (AT) or magnetic sensitivity of a Reed Switch, Reed Sensor or Continue reading -> Aug 27, 2020

Product Handling

Reed Switch Handling Reed Switches, Reed Sensor and Magnet Sensors are sensitive devices that easily develop micro cracks in the glass Continue reading -> Aug 31, 2020

Reflow Soldering

Reflow Soldering is a process of automatically soldering multiple devices on a PCB. This is usually done after components are Continue reading -> Aug 28, 2020

Manual Soldering

Soldering of Reed Switches and Reed Sensors requires some care to ensure that these delicate devices are not inadvertently damaged. Damage Continue reading -> Nov 10, 2020

Ferro-magnetic parts

Reed Switches use an alloy of Nickel and Iron with a few other elements that make the alloy Ferro-magnetic and having a low Remanence. Continue reading -> Sep 4, 2019

Reed Contact Protection Circuits

It is assumed that the ideal reed switch load is a Resistive Load, but it is almost impossible to reduce any load to purely resistive. Continue reading -> Aug 31, 2020

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 Sensors in In-road Warning Lights

In-road warning lights Road traffic control devices or In-road Warning Lights, are markers, signs and signal devices used to inform, Continue reading -> Dec 1, 2020

Reed Switches and Reed Sensors in Capsule Endoscopy

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Reed sensors in Emergency lamp holders

Emergency Lamps Emergency lamps are rechargeable battery powered lamp that automatically turn on when there is a mains power outage. Continue reading -> Nov 7, 2020

Reed sensors used in Fuel cap position sensing

Automobile fuel cap open A dashboard or an instrument panel located in front of the automobile driver and displays instrumentation and Continue reading -> Nov 7, 2020

Reed sensors in Telephone Handsets

Telephone Handset Even though the telephone was ubiquitous in the 80s and 90s even every home or office, it has been replaced with Continue reading -> Nov 20, 2020