Proximity switches and sensors use a reed switch and a permanent magnet. Each is encased in a plastic housing for protection and ease of mounting. A classic use is sensing the opening of a door in a ...

The sensor is a double-ended type and may be actuated with an electromagnet, a permanent magnet or a combination of both. The magnetic switch is a wonderful tool for designers who would like to turn a ...

We’re used to Hall effect devices as proximity sensors in mechanical systems, used to provide detection of something that has a magnet attached to it. However it’s easy to forget that the ...

The higher the magnetic field, the higher the output voltage of the sensor. For example, the Hall effect sensor can be combined with a threshold detector to act as a switch. In addition, Hall effect ...