UM-0018-M Ultra Miniature Reed Switch
This highly sensitive, Form A type, UM-0018-M Ultra Miniature Reed Switches are designed for switching high speed signal loads with an Operate Time of less than 0.3 milliseconds. It can reliably switch loads of up to 5W at 100V. The Leads are flattened and are useful for orienting all reed switches in a batch, in one way if required, for maximum in-group sensitivity. Available with cropped leads for use in smaller plastic housings and can be soldered to cables or used on SMT PCB’s with slots. The SMD version is suitable for reflow soldering on SMT PCBs, and the vertical and horizontal mount versions are suitable for use on through hole PCBs.
Features
5.0 mm Glass length. Ruthenium contact. 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 UM-0018-M Reed Switches
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Electrical
| Contact Form | A | |
| Contact Rating (max) | W/VA | 5.0 |
| Switching Current (max) | A | 0.35 |
| Carry Current (max) | A | 0.5 |
| 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 | 0.3 |
| Release Time (max) | ms | 0.1 |
| 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
UM-0018-M-(Operate Band)-(Formation Code)
| Operate Band | AT | 7-20 |
| Corresponding Release Band | AT | 3-18 |
| Formation Code | Lead Type |
| Full Length Leads | |
| C | Cropped |
| S | SMD |
| H | Horizontal Mount |
| V | Vertical Mount |
Examples: UM-0018-M-7-12 denotes 7-12 Operate Band (AT) with Full Length leads. UM-0018-M-15-18-S denotes 15-18 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 reed swtch. 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 the UM-0018-M Ultra Miniature Reed Switch is known to perform well.
Reed Switches and Reed Sensors in Capsule Endoscopy
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Reed switches and Reed Sensors in Portable Defibrillators
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Reed sensors for detecting Ignition Key
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Reed Sensors in Pediatric Feeding tubes
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Reed Sensors in Electric Car Chargers
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Reed switches in Lightsabers
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Reed Switches and Reed sensors in Canal Hearing Aids
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Magnet sensors in Musical Greeting Cards
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Reed sensors in Notebook computers and PC desktops
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Reed switches and Reed sensors in Spirometers
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Reed switches in Vagus Nerve Stimulators
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Reed switches and Reed sensors in Pacemakers
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