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MHV Reed Relay – best performance in its class

Standex Electronics MHV Series of High Isolation Reed Relays with a low footprint The MHV Relays expand the existing product range in the field of miniature SMD Relays. It is unique in the term of high voltage relays. No other relay combines the electrical and thermal properties like the compact...
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What is a Reed Relay?

What is a Reed Relay?
Reed RelaysReed Switch Applications
“What is a reed relay? A reed relay is a small electromagnetic switching device that integrates a coil around one or more reed switches. The energized coil creates the magnetic field used to control the switching operation.”   If there are particular areas you need help with, feel free to...
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Standex and Renco Current Sensing

Standex and Renco Current Sensing Introduction This month we are shining the spotlight on Renco Electronics- specifically their current sensing capabilities. In July of 2020 Standex acquired Renco, and they have been an integral part of the team since then. Renco Electronics, Inc. was founded in 1955. They were founded in New York but are...
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SMD MK24 Series – One of the World’s Smallest Reed Sensors

Reed Relay application
Reed Switch Applications
The MK24 Series from the SMD Reed Sensor lineup by Standex Electronics is one of the smallest of its kind! As electronic gadgets get smarter, smaller, and more sustainable, so do their components! The demand for smart, small, and power efficient designs is now on the rise more than ever....
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Reed Switches used in a Reed Relay Application

How a reed relay works
Reed RelaysReed Switch Applications
“A reed relay application uses an electromagnet to control one or more reed switches. Reed relays are the answer to all of the other switching technologies that simply do not meet low-level switching requirements.”   If there are particular areas you need help with, feel free to skip to any...
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Magnetic Sensing Technologies: Reed switches vs. Hall effect switches

Magnetic Sensing Reed vs. Hall Effect
Hall SensorsReed SensorsReed Switches
“Two Diverse Magnetic Sensing Solutions Have Key Features for Specific Applications” If there are particular areas you need help with, feel free to skip to any of the following sections: Introduction Two Diverse Magnetic Sensing Solutions; One Key Difference Power Efficiency Shifts Magnetic Sensing Technologies Both Sensing Technologies Address Specific...
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Reed Switches and Dynamic Contact Resistance

DCR Test successive operations
Dynamic Contact ResistanceReed Switch PerformanceReed Switches
“Dynamic contact resistance is a “true” test and a way of measuring the contact resistance of reed switches to ensure fault free operation, and maximum switching efficiency.” If there are particular areas you need help with, feel free to skip to any of the following sections: Introduction What is a...
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Magnet Interaction Effects on Reed Switch Operations

Magnet interaction effects how a reed switch operates
How a Reed Switch Operates Using a MagnetMagnet InteractionMagnetic Lines of FluxThe Way the Magnet Works
“Magnet interaction effects on reed switch operations can be understood by looking at the magnetic lines of flux and the way the magnet works.”   If there are particular areas you need help with, feel free to skip to any of the following sections: Introduction Magnet Interaction Effects Magnetic Lines...
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What are the Basic Principles of Magnet Interactions?

Multiple Reed Switch Actuation with rotating 2-pole magnet interaction
How Does a Reed Switch Work?Magnet InteractionPrinciples of Magnet Interactions
“Principles of magnet interactions play an important role in the activation of the reed switches opening and closing.” If there are particular areas you need help with, feel free to skip to any of the following sections: The Basic Principles of Magnet Interactions The Details of Magnet Interactions How Interaction...
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What is a Reed Switch and How Does it Work?

How a reed switch works with a permanent magnet positioned parallel to the switch and moving perpendicular over the center of the switch.
History of Reed Switch TechnologyHow Does a Reed Switch Work?What is a Reed Switch?
“What is a Reed Switch and How Does it Work – A reed switch is an electromechanical switching device that contains two ferromagnetic blades in a hermetically sealed glass envelope, so these components can exist or be used in almost any environment.” If there are particular areas you need help...
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