Reed Sensors offer up to 5 contact sensitivity ranges.

MEDER Electronic Co. Aug 24, 2010

Press Release Summary:

Supplied in 5 x 1.8 x 2.2 mm package, MK24 series achieve minimum life expectancy of 50 million operations at 5 V, 5 mA, 100 Hz. Rugged overmolded package contains hermetically sealed reed switch, and no external power is required for operation. Offered in SPST-NO/NC configurations, product can be used as control switch or non-contact magnetic proximity sensor for counting, position, limit, and liquid level detection applications

Original Press Release:

Reed Sensor Series Perform Beyond Their Size Class

Now offered in 2 Form B versions, the MK24 series Reed Sensors achieve a minimum life expectancy of 50 million operations at 5V, 5mA, 100Hz while measuring only 5mm x 1.8mm x 2.2mm. At 50 millions operations, the MK24's base reed switch, a 4mm KSK-1A04 unequivocally surpassed all other reed switches in its size class. Though ultra miniature, the MK24 is constructed of a rugged overmolded package containing the hermetically sealed reed switch.

In addition to their high performance and ultra miniature size, the MK24 require no external power to operate making them especially suitable in applications with low power and space limitation requirements such as in portable medical and electronic devices. These sensors are used as a control switch or non-contact magnetic proximity sensor for counting, position, limit and liquid level detection applications.

Choose from 3 surface mount lead designs in a SPST-NO (Form A) version: lead design 1 (straight cut axial lead), lead design 2 (Gull Wing) and lead design 3 (J Lead). The MK24 is also available in lead design 2 or 3 in a SPST-NC (Form B) version. The normally open (Form A) version sensors come in 5 contact sensitivity ranges (A, B, C, D, & E), while the normally closed (Form B) version is available in a B sensitivity only. These reed sensors are RoHS compliant.

About MEDER electronic Inc.: MEDER electronic is a private company offering a complete line of Magnetic Reed Switches, Reed Sensors and Magnets, Reed Relays and Opto-couplers worldwide. MEDER leads the way in designing and manufacturing customer specific switching and sensing solutions for products driven by all major market segments including, but not limited to, Test & Measurement, Medical, Security, Household, Automotive, Industrial, Marine, Navigation, Farm/Lawn Equipment and Telecommunications.

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