Reed Technology Solutions - February 2021

Reed Technology Solutions from Standex Electronics

NEWSLETTER | February 2021

Why Standex Electronics Reed Switches

The Reed Switch can outmatch and outlast many of its competitors. It continues to grow in popularity as the core component in relays and sensors for switching, detecting and counting applications across the globe. Standex Electronics rigorously tests each Reed Switch to ensure the quality of our manufacturing processes and resulting products.

Magnetic Sensing Technologies: Reed Switches vs. Hall Effect Switches

Reed and Hall Effect technologies use different design concepts. Both switch types operate using an external magnetic field. However, Hall effect still requires an electrical circuit to operate and produce an output signal in the passive state. On the other hand, reed switches consume no power and only operate in the presence of a magnetic field.

Reed Switches and Dynamic Contact Resistance

Reed switches simplify the process of energy transfer through a product or system, but there is much more to a reed switch than what meets the unfamiliar eye. The complexity of the act of “switching” itself and the number of factors that can impact the functionality of a reed switch are key concepts to understand. The health and function of a reed switch is a vital concern that has many threats, which is why Standex Electronics recommends dynamic contact resistance testing.

Standex Tool Shop in Großbreitenbach, Germany Exemplifies Machining Expertise

Our Großbreitenbach tool shop specializes in manufacturing injection molding tools, as well as highly precise and complex tools for internal and external customers. The staff are experts with a long history of offering cost-effective manufacturing services and a great know-how with the newest machines, including CNC.

Reed Sensors and Custom Magnetics – Appliances Market Applications

As consumer and commercial appliances get “smarter,” their designs get more complex and intricate. Space and weight savings and green designs become paramount, so design engineers turn to Standex Electronics – a trusted resource for assemblies, as well as ideas, engineering expertise and assistance at every stage.

Reed Switches

Reed Switches reliably switch billions of operations. A reed switch uses simple magnet interaction to open and close its contacts. And they consume no power in their normally open state. Reed switches are hermetically sealed so they can exist or be used in almost any environment.