SPRADL9 February 2025 CC1310
The Reed Switch is capable of detecting magnetic fields. Normally, the switch is open, but when a magnetic field is applied to the switch, the switch closes. The Reed Switch is connected in series with a pull-up resistor, thus, the REED signal can be active low. A reed switch can be used in numerous of applications; one example can be a door/window sensor. Figure 3-10 shows a detection of a door opening event.
Figure 3-10 Detection of a Door Opening
EventThe detection distance with the first magnet is maximum at the center at approximately 0.7 inches, with two lobes on either side of the center peak. The darker shaded red areas indicate detection overlap in the Z axis which are clearly displayed in the following 3D figure:
Figure 3-11 Reed Switch Magnet 1 Detection
Field (3D)