An Essential Design Decision: The Benefits of Reed Sensors and Switches

The two major types of magnetic sensing solutions – reed and Hall-effect – have been successfully switching and sensing across applications for years. However, the choice between them can have a significant impact on performance and reliability.

We break down the advantages of reed switches and sensors over other types in An Essential Design Decision: The Benefits of Reed Sensors and Switches. In this whitepaper, we’ll go over:

• Reed switch composition
• Basic electrical parameters
• Reed switches vs. Hall-effect sensors in harsh environments, cost, power, accuracy, and more
• Reed switches and sensors in various markets and applications
• Reliable sources of reed switch solutions