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Reed Switch Basics Slide 13

Breakdown Voltage is the voltage at which arc-over will occur to an open switch. Switching Voltage is the maximum voltage that can be repeatedly applied to a switch at a specific test current and duty cycle. Duty Cycle is the ratio of ON versus OFF time. With a magnet of known strength, magnet actuation is the distance from the switch for operate and release.

PTM Published on: 2011-10-26