Detect switch lasts 1 million cycles
C and K Components
detect switch
C and K Components has developed a miniature surface-mount reed detect switch, designed for long life and ease of use.
Designated the RS Series, the detect switch has an electrical life of 1 million cycles.
'The RS Series switch features a magnetic reed sensor with an omnipolar magnetic orientation, allowing it to be operated with either pole of a magnet,' said David Webber, director of product management for C and K Components.
'Due to this versatility and the miniature size of the device, the switch is being implemented in a wide range of detection applications, and is ideal for those where space is at a premium.' The 5mm magnetic reed switch has a footprint of 6.5mm x 2.3mm, and sits only 2.3mm off the PC board.
It can be top- or side-actuated for increased flexibility.
The RS Series reed detect switch is specified for a variety of applications, including industrial sensing, factory automation equipment, limit sensing, security systems, and fan and motor controllers, as well as simple detection applications such as enclosure latches.
The RoHS-compliant detect switches are available with either gullwing or J-lead terminations, and can be supplied on pick-and-place-compatible tape and reel packaging.
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