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Introducing the New Standex GR200 Reed Switch

Standex GR200 Reed Switch

Continuing the development of its range of world class, high volume reed switches, Standex Electronics is pleased to announce the new 4.7mm long Standex GR200 reed switch. Professional grade ultra miniature reed switch, PGM alloy contacts. SMT variant available in tape and reel.

This reed switch is designed for where:

  • The available magnetic field is extremely low, and/or
  • Space limitations are a major design factor.

The applications are nearly limitless for this "micro" reed switch — flip & slide cell telephones, PDAs & hand-held devices, laptop & notebook computers, hearing aids & other medical devices, for example.

Standex GR200 Reed Switch for use in medical products Standex GR200 Reed Switch for use in flip cell telephones Standex GR200 Reed Switch for use in slide telephones, PDAs and hand-held devices Standex GR200 Reed Switch for use in laptop and notebook computers
Hearing Aids Cell Phones Handhelds Computers

Standex GR200 Reed Switch

Physical Characteristics
Glass Diameter (Max.)1.50 mm
Glass Length4.7 ± 0.2 mm
Lead Dia. (Nominal)0.25 mm
Overall Length (Nominal)36.00 mm

Electrical Characteristics
Contact ArrangementForm A (SPST)
Contact MaterialPGM alloy
Power Rating1VA maximum
Switching Current Max.0.05 Amp. DC
Carry Current Max.0.5 Amp. DC
Switching VoltageMax. 30 VDC
Breakdown Voltage Min.100 Volts DC @ 20AT
Contact Resistance500 Milliohms
Insulation ResistanceMin. 1011 ohms
Contact CapacitanceMax. 0.3 pf

Operating Characteristics
Magnetic Sensitivity3 to 20AT
Operate Time, inc. bounce.0.2 Milliseconds
Release Time (typ.)0.1 Milliseconds
Operating Temperature-40°C to + 125°C
Storage Temperature-50°C to + 155°C

Surface mount (SMT) options are currently under development.

Reed Switches, Reed Sensors, Electromechanical Components

Standex Electronics is a manufacturer of electronic components and assemblies including reed switches, reed sensors, reed relays, proximity sensors, fluid-level sensors, connectors, progressive-die stampings, inductors, chokes, transformers, antenna coils, insert-molded plastic components, and custom products combining many of the above components.

Custom Solutions, Widespread Applications, Worldwide Markets

Standex Electronics provides custom solutions to it's customers serving a variety of markets such as: Aerospace, Audio, Automotive, Cable TV, Commercial, Computer, Consumer Appliance, Entertainment, HVAC/R, Instrumentation, Industrial, Lighting, Medical, Military, Power Supplies, Recreational Vehicles, Security, and Telecommunications.


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