Gearshift Sensors

Introduction

More and more electronic control is being used in automobiles and trucks in “drive by wire” implementations, replacing traditional mechanical systems which are highly susceptible to wear. For improved functionality and ease of control, the transmission shifter arm movement in certain trucks is monitored using reliable Reed Sensors.

When battery drain is a concern in automobiles, the magnetically actuated Reed Sensor is the perfect solution since they draw no power when the vehicle is off. The MK16 Reed Sensor, an over-molded hermetically sealed Reed Switch is one of several surface mount sensors which can be used in a gear shifter application…

Full Application Write Up

Truck Gear Shift – Reed Sensor

Features

Ability to activate and control two sensors with one magnet
Ability to handle “under the hood” environment
Ability to operate -40°C to 130°C
Dynamically tested contacts
Hermetically sealed
Millions of switching operations
No operating power required
Reliable switching without wearing parts
Rugged overmolded surface mount package

Series	Dimensions	mm	inches
MK15	W	2.5	0.098
	H	2.5	0.098
	L	19.50	0.768
MK16	W	2.3	0.091
	H	2.3	0.091
	L	15.60	0.614
MK17	W	2.1	0.083
	H	2.1	0.083
	L	9.61	0.378
MK22	W	2.7	0.106
	H	2.3	0.091
	L	15.60	0.614
MK23-35	W	2.2	0.087
	H	1.95	0.077
	L	15.75	0.620
MK23-66	W	2.2	0.087
	H	2.7	0.106
	L	19.60	0.772
MK23-87	W	2.0	0.079
	H	2.1	0.083
	L	15.60	0.614
MK23-80	W	2.0	0.079
	H	2.1	0.083
	L	13.0	0.512
MK24	W	2.2	0.086
	H	1.8	0.070
	L	5.5	0.216