Reed Switch is an electrical switch operated by an applied magnetic field. It consist pair of contacts on ferrous metals reeds in a hermerically sealed glass envelope. It is actuated by a coil, making a reed relay or by bringing a magnet near to switch.

Miniature Reed Switches: Glass size : L 1.8 x 7mm to 2.54 x 14mm

Contact rating : 1.0w to 15.w

Standard size Reed Switches : Size : 2.25 x 20mm to 5.40 x 50mm

Contact rating : 15w t0 120w

Used for low level signal switching and specific load switching.