Environmentally sound and rugged aluminum design ideal for extreme conditions MEDER electronic Inc., a manufacturer of precise, reliable, and long-lasting miniature switches, sensors and relays, introduces its new MK27 magnetically activated reed sensor, equipped with a robust aluminum housing that protects the magnet and sensor from extreme environmental conditions as...

Just Released! A Brand New Reed Sensors vs. Hall & Electromechanical Product Training Video A brand new Product Training Module called “Reed Sensors vs. Hall & Electromechanical” featuring a detailed comparison of key benefits and features among each sensor technology is now available at Digi-Key.  This 20 minute PTM can...

Just Released! A Brand New Reed Switch Magnet Interaction Product Training Video A brand new Product Training Module called “Reed Switch Magnet Interaction” featuring basic techniques used in reed switch and magnet interaction for sensor applications is now available at Digi-Key.  This 20 minute PTM can be viewed as an...

Just Released! A Brand New Latching & Form B Reed Relay and Sensor Product Training Video A brand new Product Training Module called “Latching & Form B Reed Relays” featuring  basic techniques used in latching and form B sensor and relay applications is now available at Digi-Key.  This 15 minute...

Our 10mm KSK-1A35/1 is the world’s smallest Reed Switch for high voltage applications… At 10.5mm or 0.413″, the KSK-1A35/1 is the world’s smallest Reed Switch for high voltage applications. Its flat contact terminals provide the advantage of a large contact surface for SMD soldering and ensure exact placement during automatic...

LS02 Level Sensor Series Now Offered in Stainless Steel This compact LS02 Level Sensor Series is now in more applications with the release of a new stainless steel version.  The stainless steel sensor paired with the MS09 (V2A) stainless magnetic float will resist high temperatures up to 120°C and harsh...

Just Released! A Brand New Reed Switch Technology Training Video A brand new Product Training Module called “Reed Switch Technology” featuring a few basic animated sensor and relay applications is now available at Digi-Key.  This 10 minute PTM can be viewed as an audio or non-audio version. This PTM will...

4 Miniature Relay Series Well Suited for Instrumentation Applications Four relay series make their mark in instrumentation applications and they do so like no other switching technology.  The SIL HV, SIL RF, MSRF and CR Series meet the miniature size and low profile requirements of today’s high tech designs, ranging...

MK11 Series Threaded Reed Sensors are even more diversified with the addition of a new brass version MK11/B… The MK11 Series Sensors are supplied in a threaded style housing and accompanying hardware which allow for easy and exact adjustment in limit switch, end position and proximity sensing applications. Branching out...

Introducing our newest and smallest High Voltage/High Current Reed Relay Series! The SIL HV Series High Voltage/High Current Reed Relays is an epoxy sealed, single-in-line package measuring only 24mm x 6.4mm x 8.9mm.  An optional offset pin-out measuring 29mm x 6.4mm x 8.9mm is also available.  Standard coil selections include...