59166 Series Miniature Overmolded Reed Switch
Brand: Littelfuse, Inc.A miniature overmolded reed sensor 16.00mm x 2.40mm x 2.40mm (0.630" x 0.094" x 0.094") with straight or gull-wing leads. Provided with normally open contacts. Capable of switching up to 200Vdc at 10W. Its package contains molded stand-offs to allow board washing. Available with a range of sensitivity options, including customer-defined sensitivity. Well suited for position and limit sensing, security, and door/window alarm systems. Functions best with the 57045 actuator.
Note: The 57045 actuator is sold separately.
Features:
- Two-part, magnetically-operated proximity sensor
- Gull-wing or straight lead options
- Molded stand-off to allow board washing
- Customer-defined sensitivity
- Suitable for reflow soldering
Benefits:
- Well suited for usage in high-moisture and contaminated environments
- Reed contacts last for millions of operating cycles under micro-controller voltage and current logic-level loads
- Suitable for pick-and-place assembly
Applications:
- Position and limit switching
- Security
- Door switch
Features:
Documentation
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