Applying most types of electronics in white-goods applications can be very challenging. From the operating temperatures seen in commercial ovens, to the need to address 100% humidity concerns in ...

There are two sensor choices, reed and Hall-effect switches. They have many similarities but also significant differences, explains Martin Reizner. Demand for reed switches has risen significantly in ...

Find tips and tricks in this easy-to-read article about best design practices for applications using reed switches and sensors. Because Reed switches and sensors offer immense versatility in many ...

Regular magnets are an irreplaceable solution in many applications in the field of electromechanics. They are used in simple automation (door closing sensors), as well as in more elaborate systems, ...

The rise in interest for renewable energy has led to power designers looking for sensors that are fit-for-purpose in high-voltage photovoltaic applications, observes Martin Reizner. Renewable energy ...

One of the oldest companies in the electronics industry, Coto Technology has been designing and developing small signal switching solutions for over 90 years. These days, the 93-year old company is a ...

Door sensors detect door position (i.e., open or closed) based on the precise gap between the magnet and the reed switch.

A tiny new MEMS-based reed switch may enable engineers to reduce the size of the electronic circuitry in devices ranging from ingestible endoscopes and hearing aids to insulin delivery systems and ...