Reed Switch Module
A module to enhance the handling and mounting of reed sensors for various applications.
- Spec name: A sensor that closes circuit in the presence of a magnetic field
- Applications: Contactless On/Off situations
- Structure: Simple with sealed glass envelope
- Components: Two ferrous elastic reeds filled with inert gas (rhodium)
- Operating Voltage: 3.3V to 5V
- Current: Up to 1.2A
Top Features:
- Open reed switch
- Comparator output for clean signal
- Digital switch output (0 and 1)
- Fixed bolt hole for easy installation
A reed switch is a sensor that closes circuit in the presence of a magnetic field. Reed sensors can be used in many applications where contactless On/Off is required. However, reed switches can be fragile to use directly, hence this module can make it easier to handle and mount the sensor in various applications. It is a kind of passive electronic switching component with contacts with a simple structure, small size, and easy to control. It consists of a sealed glass envelope where there are two ferrous elastic reeds and is filled with inert gas called rhodium.
It gets operated by the applied magnetic field. When the device is exposed to a magnetic field, the two ferrous materials inside the switch pull together and the switch closes. When the magnetic field is removed, the reeds separate, and the switch opens.
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