MM-1018 Micro Miniature Reed Switch
This 10.0 mm long, Form A type Micro Miniature reed switch is designed for moderate power, low load applications. The fast operate time lends itself to high speed switching applications also. This Reed Switch has a cost advantage over the UM-0018 Ultra-miniature series. Leads are flattened for orienting the internal blades to face one way while soldering or welding and the three different Release AT types available, cover a wide range of Release AT specific applications. The cropped version of this Micro Miniature Reed Switch is suitable for smaller plastic housings and can be soldered to cables, the SMD version is suitable for reflow on PCBs, and the vertical and horizontal mount versions are suitable for mounting on through hole PCBs.
Features
Release AT Configurable. Ruthenium contact. 10.0 mm Glass length. Normally Open. Inert gas filled. 4 types of Lead Formations.
Benefits
Omni-polar. Does not require power for operation. Sputtered Contact. RoHS Compliant. Not ESD Sensitive.
Cylindrical and Rectangular Magnets
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Actuation Distances for MM-1018 Reed Switches
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Electrical
| Contact Form | A | |
| Contact Rating (max) | W/VA | 10.0 |
| Switching Current (max) | A | 0.5 |
| Carry Current (max) | A | 0.75 |
| DC Switching Voltage (max) | VDC | 100 |
| AC Switching Voltage (max) | VAC | 70 |
| Breakdown Voltage (min) | VDC | 200 |
| Contact Resistance (max) | mΩ | 150 |
| Insulation Resistance (min) | Ω | 109 |
| Capacitance (typ) | pF | 0.2 |
Miscellaneous
| Operate Time (max) | ms | 0.35 |
| Bounce Time (max) | ms | 0.3 |
| Release Time (max) | ms | 0.15 |
| Resonance Frequency (typ) | Hz | >2000 |
| Operating Frequency (max) | Hz | 500 |
| Operating Temperature | °C | -40 to +120 |
| Shock Resistance (½Sin wave for 11ms) | G | 30 |
| Vibration Resistance (10-2000Hz) | G | 20 |
| Test Coil Number | 717 102 003 |
Ordering Code
MM-1018-(Release AT Code)-(Operate Band)-(Formation code)
| Release AT Code | L | M | H | |
| Operate Band | AT | 10-40 | 10-40 | 10-40 |
| Corresponding Release Band | AT | 4-20 | 6-25 | 7.5-30 |
| Formation Code | Lead Type |
| Full Length Leads | |
| C | Cropped |
| S | SMD |
| H | Horizontal Mount |
| V | Vertical Mount |
Examples: MM-1018-L-10-14 denotes Low Release in 10-14 Operate Band (AT) with Full Length leads. MM-1018-H-12-18-S denotes High Release in 12-18 Operate Band (AT) with SMD formed leads.
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 MM-1018 Reed Switch. The complete usage notes are available here.
Ampere Turn Selection
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Product Handling
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Manual Soldering
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Ferro-magnetic parts
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Potting and Encapsulation
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Reed Contact Protection Circuits
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Applications
Although we can never restrict the use of a reed switch to a particular field, the following is a list of some of the applications that this MM-1018 Micro Miniature Reed Switch is known to perform well.
Reed Sensors in Automobile Power windows
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Reed sensors to control Automobile Sun-roofs
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Magnet sensors in End position sensing in Cylinders and Pistons
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Reed switches in Safety Vane applications
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Reed switches in Electronics and Science Kits
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Reed switches and Reed sensors in Lap counter in slot car racing tracks
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Reed switches in Model Train Tracks
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Reed switches in LEGO Sensors
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Reed Switches and Reed Sensors in Digital Fishing Reels
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Reed sensors in Emergency lamp holders
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Reed switches and Reed sensors in Pressure Gauges
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Reed sensors in Accurate level sensing of fluids
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Magnet sensors in Low fluid level monitoring
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Reed switches in Seatbelt lock sensing
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Reed sensors in Accurate fuel level sensing
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Reed switches as Impact sensors for triggering airbags
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Reed switches in Washing machine vibration detection
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Reed sensors in Electric Toothbrushes
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Reed switches in Reed Relays for Fax Machines
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