Applications

Applications: High Density Test Matrix Modules The New 1517 series Ultra Mini SIP is ideal for high density and reliable switching matrices used in ATE and data acquisition systems. As test matrix modules try to pack as many relays as possible onto a PCB, the need for a reliable small footprint reed relay with stable contact resistance is critical. The new 1517 series with its external metal shield offers the design engineer the ability to increase the number of contacts with minimal magnetic interaction. Comus’ experience in manufacturing sputtered ruthenium switches gives us an advantage over the competition and the [...]

Application: Reed Relays and Sensors Important characteristics for Reed Relays and Reed Sensors • Long life • High reliability • Stable contact resistance The new 10 watt RI-91 Form C SPDT switch does all of this and offers a tremendous improvement to the decades old standard 3 watt contact rating of 14mm Form C switches. The 10 watt RI-91 offers engineers the opportunity to solve problems, improve or create a product where more robust contacts in relays and sensors are needed.

Application: Tank Level Sensor Everybody notices petroleum and chemical tank farms in our landscapes, oil and chemical tankers traveling the globe and tanker trucks on the highway every day. STG reed switches are ideal for liquid level storage solutions using a reed switch ladder design. Reed switch ladder sensors offer accurate volume measurements of the fluids inside storage tanks. Reed switches offer stable contact resistance for critical signals in the level sensing system. STG reed switches are available in through-hole and SMD lead forms as well as overmolded in plastic for more rugged applications.

Applications Important characteristics for Reed Relays small size low capacitance RF performance With the exponential advances in today’s technology, Automatic Test Equipment makers are continuously having to meet new challenges in order to serve demand. As such the performance boards for these testers are constantly being pushed to new limits and with this the need for new and innovative reed relays becomes self evident. The requirements of RF, stable contact resistance and fast signal switching in a robust, board space conscience package are an absolute must.   Features High reliability reed switch with Sputtered Ruthenium contacts for stable contact resistance [...]

Applications vibration detection platform leveling or balance sensor security sensing for alarm warning systems       Using kinetic energy from the wind to produce power, wind turbines are becoming a vital source of renewable energy for many countries in their efforts to reduce their needs of fossil fuels and lowering their carbon footprint. Standing as tall as 120 meters in some cases with rotor diameters of 94 meters, it is important to know when the turbine is not performing optimally before more severe problems arise. Detection of ambient vibration in excess of normal tolerances or angles on the rotor [...]

Applications medical devices such as hospital beds vehicle leveling and/or alarm control sensing solar panel positioning safety sensing for heaters where equipment has to be kept in relative level state   The picture above gives one example of a truck using the PDT1005 to evenly distribute the weight of its load. The PDT1005 will be used in the truck’s suspension to prevent one side of the truck from leaning over because of a heavier load located only on one side. Our smart sensor is located below the truck’s trailer to send information to the suspension for adjustments when necessary. This [...]

Applications medical devices such as hospital beds engineering equipment such as automated testers vehicle leveling and/or alarm control sensing solar panel positioning safety sensing for heaters where equipment has to be kept in relative level state The picture above shows one such application. This smart sensor was designed for gas patio heaters. The principle needs were very low power consumption, low contact resistance, anti-vibration and high reliability. If this propane powered patio heater is tipped over in any direction, our sensor will shut the module off that regulates gas to the heater. Features Vibrations Resistant Mechanical Stress Resistant Reverse Polarity [...]

Applications Tail lift safety warning lights Lorry outrigger indication signal Fork lift safety caution lights Use on temporary stationary vehicle hazards The picture shows a truck's tail lift with sensors. Tail lifts extend away from the truck and can easily be missed. This can be hazardous not only to vehicles and pedestrians, but also to the operator loading and unloading heavy equipment. This tail lift is using the RBF-40 smart sensor as a safety precaution. When the tail lift reaches a certain angle to the ground, it will trigger the RBF-40 to activate and the lights to pulse. When the [...]

Applications • Electronics: Notebook computers, cellular phones, copiers, etc. • Automotive parts: doors, sun roof, liuid level and position sensing, etc. • Security for doors, windows,  detection of smoke • Toys: electronic board games, LEGO sensors, bicycle speedometers • Industrial applications: pressure gauges, flow meters, key-knob switches • Domestic appliances: coffee machines, humidifiers, water and detergent sensing in washing machines and dish washers Another example of an SMD reed switch application are small electronic pills (11mm x 26mm and weighing less than 4 grams) containing tiny video camera's, which provide a minimally invasive diagnostic tool to improve visual imaging of [...]

Applications • medical devices such as hospital beds • engineering equipment such as automated testers • vehicle leveling and/or alarm control sensing • solar panel positioning • safety sensing for heaters where equipment has to be kept in relative level state The picture shows one such application. Here the Smart sensor is being used in a scaffold. The scaffold is being held up by vertical cables with motors attached to adjust the length of the cables. The Smart sensors make sure the angles remain at 0˚. If any angle becomes larger than 4˚, one motor will be turned off until [...]