Reed Switch Databook

Reed Switch Databook 2010

September 2010

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Preface

We would like to thank you for being a loyal user of

our reed switch products. In the rapidly developing
electronics industry, reed switch products span a wide
field of applications that demand not only performance
and function, but also compact size and high reliability.
To meet these demands, we have developed a broad
range of high-performance and high-reliability reed
switches that find application in numerous fields.
This Databook provides all the necessary reed
switch specifications required and we hope it will stand
you in good stead.
Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, it is our firm
commitment to contribute to the development of the
electronics industry and would like to solicit your
guidance and support in helping us reach this goal.

September 2010
Oki Sensor Device Corporation
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NOTICE

1. The specifications described in this databook were established in line with standard operating
and measurement conditions for product. Therefore, when actually using product, perform
circuit/mounting design taking into account mechanical characteristics and environmental
characteristics.
2. When implementing design, please use product within guaranteed range for electrical
characteristics, environmental characteristics, operating characteristics and service life
characteristics, etc. Please be aware that Oki Sensor Device Corporation (hereinafter, OSDC) bears
no responsibility for results attributable to use outside of the guaranteed range, or other mistaken or
improper use of product.
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probability of occurrence of defect and malfunction is unavoidable. In order to avoid situations
where defect or malfunction of product directly threatens human life, or causes injury or property
damage, please conduct adequate safety design for overall equipment or system when designing
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applications such as traffic equipment, safety equipment, aviation/space equipment, nuclear power
control, or medical equipment containing life support equipment.
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Copyright 2010 Oki Sensor Device Corporation.

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REED SWITCH
Data Book
2010 Introduction 
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Application Notes 
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Data Sheet 
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CONTENTS

REED SWITCH

1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................... 1
REED SWITCH TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS................................................................... 3
GENERAL DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................ 6
1. Reed Switch Characteristics................................................................................................ 6
2. Applications......................................................................................................................... 6
3. Structure and Operating Principles..................................................................................... 7
4. Permanent Magnet Drive.................................................................................................... 8
4-1. Permanent Magnet Drive Method................................................................................... 8
4-2. Permanent Magnet Drive Characteristics........................................................................ 9
4-3. ORD228VL Magnet Drive Characteristics Example...................................................... 10
REED SWITCH RELIABILITY................................................................................................ 12
PRECAUTIONS AND APPLICATIONS................................................................................... 20
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS AND TERMS......................................................................... 24
2. APPLICATION NOTES............................................................................................................. 29
3. DATA SHEETS........................................................................................................................... 37
ORD213....................................................................................................................................... 39
ORD311....................................................................................................................................... 47
ORD211....................................................................................................................................... 55
ORD219....................................................................................................................................... 63
ORD312....................................................................................................................................... 71
ORD221....................................................................................................................................... 79
ORD2221..................................................................................................................................... 87
ORD228VL.................................................................................................................................. 95
ORD324....................................................................................................................................... 103
ORD324H.................................................................................................................................... 111
ORD325....................................................................................................................................... 119
ORD229....................................................................................................................................... 127
ORD2210..................................................................................................................................... 135
ORD2210V.................................................................................................................................. 143
ORD2211..................................................................................................................................... 151
ORD2211H.................................................................................................................................. 159
ORT551........................................................................................................................................ 167
RA-901......................................................................................................................................... 175
RA-903......................................................................................................................................... 183
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INTRODUCTION PRECAUTIONS, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS
AND TERMS

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 Part No. ORD213 ORD311 ORD211 ORD219 ORD312 ORD221 ORD2221 ORD228VL ORD324 ORD324H
Contact form 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A（OFF SET） 1A（OFF SET） 1A 1A 1A
Pull-in [AT] 10 ∼ 40 10 ∼ 40 10 ∼ 40 10 ∼ 40 10 ∼ 40 10 ∼ 30 10 ∼ 30 10 ∼ 40 10 ∼ 40 10 ∼ 40
Drop-out [AT] 5min 5min 5min 5min 5min 5min 5min 5min 4min 3min
Contact resistance (Initial) [mΩ] 200max 200max 100max 100max 100max 100max 100max 100max 100max 100max
Breakdown voltage [DCV] 150min 250min 150min 200min（PI ≧ 20） 250min 200min（PI ≧ 20） 200min（PI ≧ 20） 200min（PI ≧ 20） 250min 250min
Electrical
Insulation resistance [Ω] 109min 109min 109min 109min 109min 109min 109min 109min 1010min 1010min
Characteristics
Electrostatic capacitance [pF] 0.4max 0.4max 0.2max 0.3max 0.3max 0.3max 0.3max 0.3max 0.3max 0.3max
Contact rating [VA, W] 1.0 10 1.0 10 30 10 10 10 10 10
Maximum switching voltage [V] DC24/AC24 DC100/AC100 DC24/AC24 DC100/AC100 DC200/AC100 DC100/AC100 DC100/AC100 DC100/AC100 DC200/AC150 DC200/AC150
Maximum switching current [A] DC0.1 DC0.5 DC0.1 DC0.5 DC0.5 DC0.3 DC0.3 DC0.5 DC0.5 DC0.5
Maximum carry current [A] 0.3 1.0 0.3 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Operate time [ms] 0.3max 0.3max 0.3max 0.4max 0.4max 0.4max 1.0max 0.4max 0.4max 0.4max
Bounce time [ms] 0.3max 0.3max 0.3max 0.3max 0.3max 0.5max 1.0max 0.3max 0.3max 0.3max
Operating
Release time [ms] 0.05max 0.05max 0.05max 0.05max 0.05max 0.05max 0.05max 0.05max 0.05max 0.05max
Characteristics
Resonant frequency [Hz] 11000 ± 2000 13000 ± 2000 7500 ± 500 5900 ± 400 5900 ± 400 2750 ± 250 2750 ± 250 5000 ± 400 5000 ± 400 5000 ± 400
Maximum operating frequency [Hz] 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Coil resistance [Ω] 600 600 600 450 450 450 450 450 450 450
Standard Number of turns [T] 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000
Coil Dimension [mm] Φ 3.3 × 10 Φ 3.3 × 10 Φ 3.3 × 10 Φ 3.7 × 15 Φ 3.7 × 15 Φ 3.7 × 15 Φ 3.7 × 15 Φ 3.7 × 15 Φ 3.7 × 15 Φ 3.7 × 15
Part No. [No.] 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Operating Temperature Range − 40℃ ∼＋ 125℃ − 40℃ ∼＋ 125℃ − 40℃ ∼＋ 125℃ − 40℃ ∼＋ 125℃ − 40℃ ∼＋ 125℃ − 40℃ ∼＋ 125℃ − 40℃ ∼＋ 125℃ − 40℃ ∼＋ 125℃ − 40℃ ∼＋ 125℃ − 40℃ ∼＋ 125℃
Miniature Offset, General purpose
Super ultra-miniature Super ultra-miniature Miniature high- High-power long-life Miniature offset- Miniature high- General purpose
Features [Contact material] Ultra-miniature (Rh) Long Lead Type miniature-type, long
(Rh : Rhodium) long-life (Ir : Iridium) performance (Rh) (Ir) type (Rh) performance (Rh) miniature-type (Rh)
(Rh) reed (Rh)
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Part No. ORD325 ORD229 ORD2210 ORD2210V ORD2211 ORD2211H ORT551 RA-901 RA-903
Contact 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1C 1A 1A
Pull-in [AT] 10 ∼ 40 20 ∼ 60 15 ∼ 60 20 ∼ 60 20 ∼ 40 20 ∼ 40 10 ∼ 30 15 ∼ 49 16 ∼ 46
Drop-out [AT] 4min 6min 7min 7min 8min 8min 4min 10min 10min
Contact resistance (Initial) [mΩ] 100max 100max 100max 100max 100max 100max 100max 100max 200max
Breakdown voltage [DCV] 250min 600min（PI ≧ 35） 250min（PI ≧ 20） 1000min 200min 200min 200min（PI ≧ 20） 200min 150min
Electrical
Insulation resistance [Ω] 1010min 1010min 1010min 1010min 109min 109min 109min 109min 109min
Characteristics
Electrostatic capacitance [pF] 0.3max 0.5max 0.5max 0.5max 0.3max 0.3max 1.5max 0.3max 0.4max
Contact rating [VA, W] 10 DC50W/AC70VA DC50W/AC70VA 100 50（12V-3.4W Lamp） 50（12V-3.4W Lamp） 3 10 1.0
Maximum switching voltage [V] DC200/AC150 DC350/AC300 DC200/AC150 DC350/AC300 DC100/AC100 DC100/AC100 DC30/AC30 DC100/AC100 DC24/AC24
Maximum switching current [A] DC0.5 DC0.7/AC0.5 DC1.0/AC0.7 DC1.0 0.5 In rush 3A DC0.5 DC0.2 DC0.5 DC0.1
Maximum carry current [A] 1.0 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 0.5 1.0 0.3
Operate time [ms] 0.4max 0.6max 0.6max 0.6max 0.6max 0.6max 1.0max 0.4max 0.3max
Bounce time [ms] 0.4max 0.5max 0.5max 0.5max 0.4max 0.4max NO1.0max、NC1.5max 0.3max 0.3max
Operating
Release time [ms] 0.05max 0.05max 0.05max 0.05max 0.05max 0.05max 0.5max 0.05max 0.05max
Characteristics
Resonant frequency [Hz] 3700 ± 300 2500 ± 250 2500 ± 250 2500 ± 250 4600 ± 400 4600 ± 400 6000 ± 4000 5400typ 13000typ
Maximum operating frequency [Hz] 500 500 500 500 500 500 200 500 500
Coil resistance [Ω] 450 500 500 500 450 450 550 530 930
Standard Number of turns [T] 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000
Coil Dimension [mm] Φ 3.7 × 15 Φ 4.6 × 21 Φ 4.6 × 21 Φ 4.6 × 21 Φ 3.7 × 15 Φ 3.7 × 15 Φ 4.6 × 10 Φ 5.0 × 12 Φ 4.4 × 5
Part No. [No.] 6 3 3 3 6 6 10 901 903
Operating Temperature Range − 40℃ ∼＋ 125℃ − 40℃ ∼＋ 125℃ − 40℃ ∼＋ 125℃ − 40℃ ∼＋ 125℃ − 40℃ ∼＋ 125℃ − 40℃ ∼＋ 125℃ − 40℃ ∼＋ 125℃ − 40℃ ∼＋ 125℃ − 40℃ ∼＋ 125℃

General purpose High breakdown Vacuum High power Lamp Load, Long Ultra-miniature Ultra-miniature SMD
Features [Contact material] High power (Rh) Lamp load (Rh) Miniature SMD (Rh)
miniature-type (Rh) Voltage (Rh) (Rh) Lead Type (Rh) transfer (Rh) (Rh)

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Environmental Characteristics
Environmental conditions are the same for all models of reed switches.

Characteristics (common to all types) Test Conditions Remarks

Shock Will operate normally with shock of up to MIL-STD-202G METHOD 213B-J 1
294m/s2 (11 msec)

Vibration Will operate normally with vibration of up to MIL-STD-202G METHOD 204D-D 2


2
196m/s (10-2000Hz)
Will operate normally between temperatures of -40
Temperature range – 3
℃ ~ +125℃

Lead tensile strength Will withstand 22.2N static load MIL-STD-202G METHOD 211A 4

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Remark 1. If shock in excess of 294m/s is applied to a reed switch the pull-in value is subject to change from
standard specifications.
2. Due to resonant frequency a reed switch may not operate properly if vibration is applied in excess of
2KHz (even minute acceleration).
3. Although a reed switch can operate beyond its specified range, mounting conditions need to be
verified. Demagnetization may also occur due to temperature characteristics of permanent magnets
(even at lower temperature ranges).
4. ORD213 and ORD311 will withstand a tensile static load of 14.7 N.

The UL recognition number for our reed switches is E70063.

Our reed switches comply with the ELV Directive (2000/53/EC) and the RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC).

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l GENERAL DESCRIPTION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The reed switch was invented by Dr. W. B.
Ellwood at Bell Telephone Laboratories in 1936.
The first application was made during 1938 when
the reed switch was used as a selector switch in
coaxial carrier equipment. Later, reed switch
improvements were made in parallel with the
 development of the telecommunications technology.
At the same time, the advantages of reed switches
such as speedy response time, hermetically sealed
contacts, compact size and long mechanical life have
contributed greatly to the development of
telecommunications technology.
From 1956, when research and development on
reed switches began in Japan, innovations have been
made in improving contact performance, reducing
overall size, improving manufacturing methods and
reducing manufacturing cost. In addition to
applications in switching systems, broad
applications have been developed as sensors and
controllers in automobile electrical devices, reed
relays, and other instruments of various types.
Boasting extreme superior quality, our reed
switches are manufactured by adopting our very own
surface deactivation technology, high performance
automatic sealing machines, and contact resistance
technology employing our reputed magnetic flux
scanning method. In particular, our pivotal surface
deactivation technology suppresses the problematic
issue of increased contact resistance caused by
organic contamination common in conventional
rhodium plated reed switches. Owing to this
2. Applications Rotation detector
Proximity switch
Permanent magnet
Key switch
Reed switch
Switching system
Energized coil
Automation
Reed relay
Inspection equipment
Others
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breakthrough, it is now possible to produce a reed
switch with stabilized contact resistance. In fact, we
received the prestigious Schneider Award at the 21st
Annual National Relay Conference for this
technology in 1973. Thereafter, we were awarded
the Schneider Award at the 36th and 38th
conference for our research into reed switch contact
phenomena.
1. Reed Switch Characteristics
Reed switches display the following characteristics.
(1) Hermetically sealed within a glass tube with inert
gas, reeds contacts are not influenced by the
external atmospheric environment.
(2) Quick response because of small mass of moving
parts
(3) Comprising of operating parts and electrical parts
arranged coaxially, reed switches are suited to
high-frequency applications.
(4) Compact and light weight.
(5) Superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance
of the contacts assures stable switching operation
and long life.
(6) With a permanent magnet installed, reed
switches economically and easily become
proximity switches.
• Various rotation detectors
• Tape deck automatic stop circuit
• Automobile electronic circuit
• Temperature detector
• Gasoline tank volume monitor
• Cargo handling equipment • Float switch
• Toys • Facsimile
Others • Leisure products
• Hydraulic pressure equipment • Consumer electronic equipment
• Pressure detection equipment • Security equipment
• Machine tools
• Data terminal equipment • Automatic balance
• Computer I/O circuits
• Electronic calculators (keyboards)
• Answer phone
• Electronic switching system
• Ordinary control system
• Automatic measuring equipment
• Plant system control • Traffic control system
• Process control
• Various types of digital equipment
• Subassembly for synchronous and other types of equipment
• Digital circuit • Radio frequency relay
• Data logger • Various special purpose relays
• Analog circuit • Vending machines
• D/A converter • Transmission equipment
• Radio equipment • Broadcasting equipment
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3. Structure and Operating Principles

As shown in Figure 3.1, reed switches comprise
of two ferromagnetic reeds placed with a gap in
between and hermetically sealed in a glass tube. The
glass tube is filled with inert gas to prevent the
activation of the contacts. The surfaces of the reed
contacts are plated with rhodium.
As shown in Figure 3.2, reed switches are
Basic Reed Switch Structure
operated by the magnetic field of an energized coil
or a permanent magnet which induces north (N) and
south (S) poles on the reeds. The reed contacts are
closed by this magnetic attractive force. When the
magnetic field is removed, the reed elasticity causes
the contacts to open the circuit.


Glass Tube Inert Gas Inert Gas

Glass Tube
Normally Closed Lead
(N.C)

(N.O)
Normally Open Lead
Reed Contact Lead Common Lead Reed Contact

Make Type Changeover Type

Figure 3.1

Reed Switch Operating Principles

Magnetic Flux
Magnetic Flux
Energized Coil
S Normally Closed Lead
(N) (N.C)
S
N S N
S
N (COM)
(N.O)
Common Lead
N Normally Open Lead

The changeover type reed switch is normally ON,

N
due to mechanical bias of the common (COM) lead,
which is between the normally closed (N.C) reed
contact and the normally open (N.O) reed contact.
S
When an external magnetic field is induced, the
S N.C blade is not affected because it is non-magnetic
Permanent Magnet but the COM lead is attracted by the N.O lead and
moves. When the magnetic field is removed, COM
N S
lead again moves to the N.C lead by mechanical bias.

Make Type Changeover Type

Figure 3.2

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4. Permanent Magnet Drive

When a permanent magnet is to be used for used and determining the relative distance of it to the
driving a reed switch, the following steps are reed switch.
generally taken to select the type of magnet to be

1 2 3 4
Determining the

Confirming the Selecting the Determining Magnet
Detection
Mechanism Mounting Space Reed Switch Type & PI Value
Simple go and return, Confirming if space Dimensions and Shape, Material,
Rotate, Bias system, is sufficient features Pole composition,
Shield system, etc. on-off stroke check, etc.

4-1 Permanent Magnet Drive Method

The following examples show the four basic
patterns to drive a reed switch with a permanent
magnet.
1) Go and Return Method
N S
ON OFF

OFF N S OFF N
ON OFF OFF ON
ON
N S
S
Ring Magnet
OFF
Figure 4.1

2) Rotating Method
OFF OFF

OFF N N
ON ON
N
ON ON OFF S S OFF
ON ON
S S
N ON
OFF ON
OFF
OFF

Bar Magnet Two Pole Ring Magnet Four Pole Ring Magnet

Figure 4.2

3) Bias Method 4) Shielding Method

S N OFF ON

N S S

N S
OFF

ON
Shield Plate (Magnetic Material)
Bias Magnet
Figure 4.3
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4-2 Permanent Magnet Drive Characteristics

When a reed switch is operated by a permanent
magnet, its ON-OFF domains will differ according
to the type of the reed switch, its pull-in and drop
out values, read forming conditions as well as the
(1) X-Y Characteristic H (Horizontal)
permanent magnet material, its shape, and
magnetizing conditions.
Typical drive characteristics are shown below.

Xmm
OFF

HOLD

* ON *

—Y 0 Y
mm X mm
N S Origin
—Y Y

* With a Strong Magnet, 3-Point Operation May Occur.

Figure 4.4

(2) X-Z Characteristic H (Horizontal)

Xmm

OFF
HO
LD

ON

—Z Z
mm 0 mm
X
S Origin

—Z Z

Figure 4.5

(3) X-Y Characteristic V (Vertical)

Xmm

OFF OFF
D
HOL

HOLD

ON ON

—Y Y
mm 0 X mm
N
S Origin
–Y Y

Figure 4.6

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4-3 ORD228VL Magnet Drive Characteristics Example

S
Magnet: 5×5×6mm
Anisotropic barium ferrite
Surface magnetic flux: 120mT
Reed switch: ORD228VL: Pull-in Value 10.0 (AT)
5 N
Drop-out Value 7.3 (AT)

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5 Unit: mm

(1) X-Y Characteristics H (2) X-Z Characteristics H

14 14
HOLD
OFF
12 12 OFF

10 10
HOLD

8 8
ON
6 6

Xmm
Xmm

ON
4 4

2 2

20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20

–Y N S Y mm
—Z S Z
X
X

Figure 4.7 Figure 4.8

(4) X-Y Characteristics V

14 OFF
Xmm

HOLD HOLD
12

10

6
ON ON

20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20

–Y S Y mm
N
X

Figure 4.9

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4-3 ORD228VL Magnet Drive Characteristics Example

S
Magnet: 5×5×6mm
Anisotropic barium ferrite
Surface magnetic flux120 mT
Reed switch: ORD228VL: Pull-in Value 20.0 (AT)
5 N
Drop-out Value 15.7 (AT)
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5 Unit: mm

(1) X-Y Characteristics H (2) X-Z Characteristics H

14 14

12 12

OFF OFF
10 10

HOLD HOLD
8 8
ON
6 6

Xmm
Xmm

ON
4 4

2 2

20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20

–Y N S Y mm
—Z S Z
X
X

Figure 4.10 Figure 4.11

(4) X-Y Characteristics V

14 OFF
Xmm

12

10

HOLD HOLD
8

6
ON ON

20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20

–Y S Y mm
N
X

Figure 4.12

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REED SWITCH RELIABILITY
Introduction
In recent years, both the demand and application
of the humble reed switch have continued to rapidly
expand along with rapid developments in electronics
and mechatronics. Some of the more prominent
 applications include automobile, communications,
office automation, control, and customer electronics.
In this fast-paced, all-crucial environment, a failure,
for example, could have immeasurable
consequences. With this in mind, we believe it is the
obligation of the manufacture to ensure a steady
supply of reliable, high quality products.
Based on this recognition, we have adopted the
following comprehensive quality assurance system
based on ISO9001 with integrated product policy in
development, manufacturing, marketing and sales,
which allows us to supply products with consistent
and reliable quality.
We are committed to further expand our efforts
to meet the ever-increasing demands for
improvements in the performance and reliability of
our products.
Below is an outline of our quality assurance
system and its underlying concepts. Here, we will
briefly explain our reliability testing methods and
unique technologies which enable us to maintain
high reliability in our reed switches.
1. Quality Assurance System and Underlying
Concepts
The quality policy pursued by our company is as
follows:
Based on the trust and sympathy from our clients
across the world, we will continuously improve our
management system to ensure:
• Stable supply of products
• Reliable and high quality products
• Products that offer value to our customers
Our product quality assurance process can be
broadly divided into four stages consisting of the
product planning stage, development and prototype
production stage, trial mass production stage, and
mass production stage. The entire process is
illustrated in the flow chart shown in Figure 1.1, and
we will explain each stage in sequential order.
1-1 Product planning stage
To manufacture products that meet market
demand and satisfy customer needs, we carefully
study functional and failure rate requirements,
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product applications, environment and other
conditions. After these studies, we specify the
material, structure and the sizes of the products
planned. We then proceed to the design plan,
manufacturing engineering plan, process capacity
requirement plan, and level adjustment plan. At this
point, we prepare the development plans and time
schedules.
1-2 Development and prototype production stage
At this stage, we concretely establish the
required structure, dimensions, processes and
assembly techniques. We also manufacture actual
prototypes, on which testing is carried out to ensure
reliability. Since most product quality is determined
at the design stage, we, from the perspective of
building quality into product design, pay particular
attention to quality confirmation at this stage.
Specifically,
1) After completing basic design, our design
engineering, production engineering and
product reliability departments perform design
reviews.
2) Prototypes are subjected to repeated
characteristics and reliability evaluation. At
this point, characteristics and reliability are
confirmed while the stability and capacity of
manufacturing processes are also evaluated.
1-3 Trial mass production stage
Here, similar to that above, various tests are
performed on mass production prototypes to check
the characteristics and reliability of products at
factory level. After confirming that the product
quality is satisfactory, we start mass production after
conducting mass production preparation reviews.
1-4 Mass production stage
At this stage, careful management of purchased
materials and parts, management of product quality
during the manufacturing process, management of
our facilities and measuring equipment as well as
careful management of manufacturing conditions
and the environment is implemented to ensure that
product quality stipulated during the designing stage
is achieved and maintained. The general description
of our in-process quality control and assurance is
shown in Figure 1.2.
 

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Market and Business Planning Administrative Marketing and Development Affiliated Company
Management Production Engineering Department Quality Assurance Department Production Control Department
Customers Department Department Sales Department Design Department (Sub Company)

Business plan
Market research Corporate policy setting

Customer
requirement Mid-term business plan

Annual business plan

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Business Planning
Requirement for Specifications study
commercialization
⃝
for product planning

Approval for
◎ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ commercialization ⃝ ⃝

Approval Approval Target specifications

development plan

DR grade decision

New product development plan meeting (Development schedule/coordination of departments in charge and target specifications)

Actual design

Pilot production
specifications Creating CP-1

Design review-1

Pilot production Conditions for

plan and drawings pilot production

Prototype Prototype Prototype

production control production control Prototype production production

Development/Design/Prototyping
Characteristics Mass production
evaluation specifications Reliability
evaluation
Environment Environment
specification control procedure
Facility procurement
specifications Facility
Design evaluation procurement Creating CP-2

Material
procurement Test
Validity specifications specifications

Design review-2

Delivery specifica-
⃝ Design output issuance
tions brochure
 Facility introduction evaluation/judgment/direction Calibration Facility
specifications calibration
Facility Facility manage- Creating Suppliers
manuals ment procedure Inspection selection
work standard evaluation

Creating
production
work standard

Trial mass Pilot production Pilot produc- Trial produc- Trial mass
production conditions tion control tion control Trial mass production production
(As required)

Preparation for Mass Production

Mass production kick-off meeting (issue standards for mass production)

Production Order forecast/

Order to order/on production
speculation planning
Production Production
schedule schedule
Material
procurement

Production Acceptance
process control inspection
Production
Facility control /Inspection
Production
Work schedule
control

Mass Production
Final
Process quality inspection
data analysis

Warehousing

Inventory Inventory
status control
Shipping
instruction

Shipment
Delivery

Claim/Request Acceptance/
for investigation ⃝ Registration

Investigation/analysis/countermeasure

Shipment/After Sales Service

Report ⃝ Report preparation

Internal audit

QC meeting

Other
Education and training

Quality report meeting

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Glass Tube Fe+Ni Alloy Wire Sampling inspection

Press Working Sampling inspection

Contact Plating Sampling inspection

 Sealing Sampling inspection 1

Lead Plating Sampling inspection

Characteristic Inspection Hundred percent inspection

Appearance Inspection Hundred percent inspection

Completion Inspection Sampling inspection

Shipment

Figure 1.2 Quality Control Flow Chart

All products are subjected to thorough quality

checks as described above and shipped to the
customers. If, by any chance, a failure does occur
after delivery to the customers, defective products
are processed and the problem is rectified
immediately to minimize the inconvenience to the
customers in accordance with the flow chart shown
in Figure 1.3.
Quality improvement activities are employed to
assure high quality product performance and
reliability following the quality assurance and
quality control flow shown in Figure 1.4.

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 REED SWITCH RELIABILITY l

System Management

Request for technical improvement

based on detailed analysis
Engineering
(Design and process
engineering)
Report on results of
Failure report investigation and improvement

Failure report
and failed sample
analysis request
Technical
improvement

Cus- Sales & Quality Management direction
(Quality assurance and Request for
tomer Marketing Report of quality control) technical
investigation improvement
Failure
and analysis
analysis report
Report on result of investigation
and study

Production
Request for manufacturing Management
improvement

Figure 1.3 Failure Report Process Flow Chart

• Service
• Failure analysis
• Customer information
Usage Quality analysis Target Quality
• Transportation
control
• Stock control
• Packaging Quality assurance
and quality control
• Reliability test • Quality and reliability
• Product test information
• Screening •Marketing
• Quality evaluation • Product planning
• Process control • Failure analysis
• In-process inspection •Quality objectives
• Reliability engineering
• Incoming inspection • Quality control and education

• Operation standards
Production Quality Design Quality
• Technical standards
• Quality standards
• Design review
• Prototype review

Figure 1.4 Quality Assurance and Quality Control Flow

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 l REED SWITCH RELIABILITY

2. Our Original Technology Supports High
Reliability
2-1 High-reliability contact materials
Our reed switches traditionally use rhodium as
their contact material, and are highly rated by our
customers for their extremely high reliability.
Rhodium is a metal that belongs to the platinum
we have developed strict standards for the selection
of glass material and use our own unique and
superior technology for automatic sealing. Such
improvements in the manufacturing processes enable
us to produce extremely high quality reed switches.
2-3 Magnetic flux scanning test (FS test) for

 group and has superior properties such as its extreme

hardness, which is effective in preventing sticking,
and its high melting point which gives it the ability
to significantly reduce contact surface wear caused
by joule heart and arc discharge. We have been
employing rhodium as the contact material after
overcoming its unfavorable property of absorbing
organic impurities, by developing and applying our
own original technology.*1
*1 Contact surface deactivation treatment
(awarded Schneider Award)
Nevertheless, with the recent changes in the
environment, there have been calls for even higher
functionality and reliability in reed switches. We
have been collaborating with material manufacturers
in response to these demands, and have developed
reed switches with iridium contacts, for which mass
production technologies had previously been
difficult to establish. We have manufactured several
variations of reed switch products with iridium
contacts, with more to be released at future dates.
measuring contact resistance
Sealing processes are performed under stringent
quality control and management. However, there is
still a slight possibility for magnetic foreign particles
to enter into the glass tube. We have conducted
extensive research into the detection of
microparticles and have developed the "magnetic
flux scanning test" as an extremely high reliability
technique for measuring contact resistance.
A general description is shown in Figure 2.2
where the magnetic attractive force from a
multilayered coil causes the magnetic foreign
particles to move to the contact part of the reed
switch. Foreign particles are detected by measuring
changes in the contact resistance.
This new technology has allowed us to further
improve reed switch reliability.

While iridium is part of the platinum family as is

rhodium, iridium has higher hardness and higher
melting point than rhodium. These properties make
it possible for reed switches with iridium contacts to
achieve higher functionality, higher reliability and
longer operating life than reed switches with
rhodium contacts, even when both types of reed
switches have the same shape.

2-2 High performance, automatic sealing equipment

Sealing is the process of forming the reed switch
from the assembly of pressed and plated reed and
glass tube. This is one of the most important
processes that demands stringent quality control and
management. At the time of sealing, working
temperature reaches about 1000 degrees C, which
induces any impurities on the glass tube to evaporate
but causes contamination on the reed switch
contacts. To prevent the effects of these phenomena,

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 REED SWITCH RELIABILITY l

76 5 4 3 2 1 76 5 4 3 2 1
Oxygen Treatment Untreated
1 6

After OC HOC HOC HOC H O CHOC HOC HOC H

Rh
Plating Au
Fe+Ni Fe+Ni

2 7
Oxygen CO2 H2O CO2 H2O O
Treatment 2

450˚C−15min


Fe+Ni

H2 O H 2O 3 8
Oxide layer
OC HOC HOC HOC H
Sealing
Fe+Ni Fe+Ni

Polyme r
After Life
4 9
Expectancy
Evaluation

Test Fe+Ni Fe+Ni

10.0 10.0
After Life 1.0 1.0
0.1 0.1
Expectancy 5 10
CR

CR

Test
O 106 O 106
Number of operations Number of operations

CR: Contact resistance

Figure 2.1 Figure 2.2 Magnetic Flux Scanning Test (FS Test)

3. Reliability Testing Methods

Parameter Specifications Unit Test method

Temperature and humidity cycle −10∼＋65 ℃ MIL-STD-202G 106E
(80∼98) (%) (Refer to Figure 2.3)
Temperature cycle −55∼＋125 ℃ Chart is shown in Figure 2.4.
High temperature storage test 125 ℃ 500H
Low temperature storage test −40 ℃ 500H
Shock Resistance 30G (11 msec) G MIL-STD-202G 213B Condition J
Vibration Resistance 20G (10-2000Hz) G MIL-STD-202G 204D Condition D

℃
＋65
10 cycles

＋25

−10
2.5 3 2.5 2.5 3 2.5 2 3 3
Time (h)
Humidity
(%) 90∼98 80∼ 90∼98 80∼ 90∼98
 98  98

Figure 2.3 Temperature and Humidity Cycle Chart

℃
＋125
5 cycles

＋25

−55
15 15
Time 30 30
(min)

Figure 2.4 Temperature Cycle Chart

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l PRECAUTIONS AND APPLICATIONS
PRECAUTIONS AND APPLICATIONS
1. Contact Protection Circuit
When a reed switch is to be connected to the
inductive load or the load where surge current or
rush current flows (such as capacitance load, lamp,
long cable, etc.), the following contract protection
 circuits are also required for the reed switch
1-1 Inductive loads
In case an electromagnetic relay, electro-
magnetic solenoid, or electromagnetic counter which
has inductance component is provided as a load in a
circuit, the energy stored in the inductance will
cause an inverse voltage when the reed contacts
break. The voltage, although dependent on the
inductance value, sometimes reaches as high as
several hundred volts and becomes a major factor in
deteriorating the contacts. In order to prevent this
many protection circuits are provided, typical
examples of which are shown in Figure 1.1.
＋E
a) Contact Protection by Capaci-
Load
tor and Resistance (Also
possible at the load terminal.)
I (A)
2 ＋E
R C＝ [mF]
10
C E
R＝ [W]
10 （1＋50／E）
＋E
Load
b) Contact Protection by Varistor
When the contact open time
is long, varistor should be put
into the load terminal.
＋E
Load
c) Contact Crotection by Diode
Breakdown voltage of diode
should be larger than E volt.
Forward current of diode
should be almost equal to
5E/coil resistance.
Figure 1.1
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J2R0008-27-50
1-2 Capacitive loads
Significant deterioration of reed contacts is
incurred when a capacitor is provided in series or in
parallel with the reed switch contacts in a closed
circuit due to rush current flowing at charge and
discharge of capacitance.
Fig. 1.2 shows typical examples of the protection
circuits to prevent the rush current.
＋E
RO
C
RK
IS
a) Current limiting resistance (RK) is installed
in the circuit to protect contacts.
Voltage stored across C
IS＝ ＜ 0.1 (A)
RK
RO
RI
R
d) Resistance (R) is installed in the circuit to protect
contacts. R should be between 50 and 500 Ω
Figure 1.2
1-3 Lamp load
In general, tungsten lamps are used and these
lamps display low resistance right before lighting up
and high resistance as they begin to light up. They
exhibit a steady current and when operating a reed
switch under these conditions the contacts are prone
to sticking because rush current (approximately 5-10
times larger) will run directly after the lamp initiates.
As such, it is crucial to incorporate a contact
protection circuit in circuits with lamp loads as the
amount of current that runs through the circuit is
reflective of that flowing to charge a capacitor.
Fig. 1.3 shows examples of protection circuits.
 PRECAUTIONS AND APPLICATIONS l

2. Reed Switch Lead Forming

When reed switches are used, usually the leads
are cut or bent. However, precautions should be
taken when performing these processes.
(1) Cutting and bending positions must be
＋E determined with reference to the center of the
contact or to the end of the lead. If the
position is measured from the end of the
glass tube, the contact center position may 
move.
(2) When cutting or bending the leads, be sure
IS to protect the sealing portions. As shown in
R: Current limiting resistance
R should be determined to satisfy
Figure 2.1, the lead should be firmly secured
R
Is < 0.5A∼1 A by a jig.
(3) After the process, confirm that there is no
crack or chipping in the glass tube.
＋E
Fixed Jig
Lead Bending
R: Parallel resistance
R is put into the circuit to preheat
lamp filament and increase the
resistance.
Fixed Jig
R Lead Cutting
Filament resistance
R ＜ 
3

Figure 2. 1
If no resistance is to be put into the circuit, use ORD2211.
2-1 Cutting the leads
Figure 1. 3 Since the leads of a reed switch comprise part of
the magnetic circuit, shortening the leads by cutting
will cause the required ampere turns for pull-in and
1-4 Wiring capacitance
drop-out to increase as shown in Fig. 2.2.
When wiring a load and reed switch over long
Here in this figure, a standard coil was used in
distance, electrostatic capacitance arising from the
making measurements and there may be differences
cable can influence the reed switch contact.
when the reed switch is driven by a permanent
Therefore, inductance LS should be used. Ls value
magnet depending on the shape of the magnet and
differs according to the load current but should be in
orientation of magnetization. Therefore, it is
the range of 0.5 to 5 mH.
necessary to actually examine the change of the pull-
in and drop-out values by the magnet and drive
method to be used. In some cases a reed switch may
Ls become more sensitive to a magnet than it was
Load initially.
（ 
 ）
  ）Wiring
Capacitance
20
AT VALUE (AT)

ORD228VL
50 m or more 15
ORD234
10
5

0 4 8 12 16 20
LEAD CUTTING LENGTH 1＋ 2mm

1 Figure 2. 2 2

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2-2 Bending the leads 3-3 Ultrasonic welding

As in the case of cutting the leads, influence on
the pull-in and drop-out characteristics must be
checked by actually using the magnet and the
driving method planned.
2-3 Measuring the electrical characteristics of reed
It is important to take extra care when using
ultrasonic welding on a reed switch or using an
ultrasonic welder in the vicinity of a reed switch as it
can alter the contact gap and characteristics of a reed
switch.

 switches after cutting or bending

When the leads of a reed switch are cut, it is not
possible to measure electrical characteristics by
using a standard test jig. However, it is possible to
measure these characteristics after processing if a
special jig is made. It is also possible to measure
electrical characteristics of the reed switch with a
bent lead by using a jig similar to the one used for a
reed switch with cut leads. However, when both
leads are bent, the reed switch cannot be inserted
into a coil and therefore cannot be measured.
3-4 Mounting on a printed circuit board
When installing on a printed circuit board, either
elevate the reed switch above the board or drill holes
in the board to ensure that the glass tube does not
come into contact with the board (Fig. 3.1). Other
methods can cause damage to the glass tube by way
of mechanical influence or other adverse elements
applied externally.

3. Reed Switch Mounting

Generally, a reed switch is mounted by soldering
or welding. When the mounting space (including its
vicinity) is non-magnetic, there is no influence on
operation, but when the material is magnetic,
operation characteristics do change. Therefore, it is
necessary to check these in consideration of the
assembling conditions.
3-1 Soldering
Leads are tin plated and are soldered ordinarily
(250 to 360 ℃). When soldering, keep the soldering
point at least 1 mm away from the edge of the glass.
In addition, there is also a danger of causing the
glass tube to be damaged by heat if the soldering is
done for a long time. Keep the process to less than
five seconds.
Printed Circuit Board
Figure 3.1
4. Reed Switch Resin Mold
When reed switches are molded with resin, it is
possible for the resin stress to break or damage the
glass tube. Therefore, the resin should be selected
carefully. Moreover, it is necessary to perform
temperature cycle testing to ensure selection of safe
resin material.
On the other hand, there is no problem if silicone
or other soft resin is used.

3-2 Welding
When welding, also keep the welding point at
least 1 mm away from the edge of the glass. When
using a large power supply for welding, heat
generated in the leads may cause damage to the glass
tube. Precautions to prevent this are necessary.
Welding current may also induce magnetic field
and cause the reed switch to operate. This may
induce welding current to the reed switch and
effectively melt the contacts together. Precautions
are necessary.

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5. Dropping Reed Switches

Avoid dropping reed switches. If a reed switch is
dropped onto a hard surface from a height more than
30 cm, it is possible to cause the characteristics to
change. If a reed switch has been dropped, carefully
inspect its characteristics and exterior appearance
before use. If a reed switch has been subjected to


2
shock more than 294m/s , the pull-in value may
change.

Figure 3.2

6. Relation to Characteristic Values Given by

Other Makers
Measurement methods are manufacturer
dependent. Therefore, the pull-in value may be
different depending on the measurement conditions
(standard coils and overall length of the reed switch
are different). Accordingly, it is necessary to
correlate the characteristics.

7. Certified Pull-in Value for Reed Switches

The pull-in values (four digit numbers) indicated
on packaging refers to the range values determined
at the time of product sorting. The guaranteed pull-in
values have a tolerance of ±2AT on these range
values. For example, the guaranteed pull-in value of
ORD211 2025AT is 18 to 27AT.

8. Reed Switch Life Characteristics

The life test data provided in this document is an
example of test results when a reed switch is
actuated by a coil (100 AT square wave excitation).
When a reed switch is actuated by a permanent
magnet, the life characteristics of the reed switch
may vary depending on the transfer rate and distance
of the permanent magnet.

9. Specifications
Since these specifications are subject to change
without prior notice due to technical improvements,
be sure to consult the most recent Databook for
information on specifications.

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l DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS AND TERMS

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS AND TERMS

Following are some commonly used terms for the fundamental operating characteristics of a reed switch.

Term Symbol Unit Description and Test Methods

Pull-in Value PI AT • This is the most important operating characteristic of a
reeds switch. Pull-in is the product of the current value
necessary to operate the coil multiplied by the number of
 coil windings. This is the sensitivity of a reed switch. High
sensitivity means low pull-in value.
Drop-out Value DO AT • Drop-out value is obtained by taking the product of the
value of the current flowing in the coil at the time when
the contacts are released and the number of turns of the
coil windings. Drop-out value is correlative to pull-in value
and is a secondary value.

• Test method (1) Measurement circuits of pull-in and drop-

out values Make Type
Beginning of Winding (top)
mA
＋
Detector
−

End of Winding (Bottom) Coil Saturation Current 20mA

(SOAK) 100AT
Oki Standard Coil Voltage Between Contacts
100AT 2 to 10 V: DC
Coil Waveform Current Between Contacts
Contact Waveform (less than 10 mA)

Pull-in Value Drop-out Value

Current at time of operation x number of turns in standard coil (5000T):

Indicated in AT

Change Over Type

Beginning of Winding (top)
N. C N. O
mA
＋
Detector

−
COM

End of Winding (Bottom) Coil Saturation Current 20mA

(SOAK) 100AT
Oki Standard Coil Voltage Between Contacts
100AT 2 to 10 V: DC
Coil Waveform Current Between Contacts
N.O Contact Waver Form (less than 10 mA)
Pull-in Value Drop-out Value
Current at time of operation x number of turns in standard coil (5000T):
Indicated in AT

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 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS AND TERMS l

Term Symbol Unit Description and Test Methods

Note: Measure after making sure that the center of the coil and the
center of the reed switch contacts are aligned. Initially, apply soak
current (100 AT) then return to zero (AT). Next, apply the current
in the same direction and measure it. The polarity of the current 
applied to the coil should be adjusted so that the magnetic field
runs in the same direction as terrestrial magnetism. (The leading
end of the coil-wire at the top should have positive polarity.)

Contact Resistance CR mW • Contact resistance is the resistance between contacts

when the contacts are closed and includes conductor
resistance.

• Test method (2) Measurement circuit of contact resistance

Make Type
mA

Constant current
＋

power supply
mV
−

Oki Standard Coil Microohmmeter

(YHP-4328A or equivalent)

Applied voltage for measurement (less than 10V DC)

｛          ｝
Current for measurement (less than 10 mA)
or Microohmmeter

Coil current 20 mA (100AT)

Change Over Type

N. C N. O
mA
Constant current

＋
power supply

mV
−

COM

Oki Standard Coil Microohmmeter

(YHP-4328A or equivalent)

Applied voltage for measurement (less than 10V DC)

｛          ｝
Current for measurement (less than 10 mA)
or Microohmmeter

Coil current 20 mA (100AT) N.O

0 mA ( 0AT) N.C

Breakdown voltage V • This value indicates the resistance voltage of the

contacts. Breakdown voltage specifies the level of
temporary overvoltage that a switch can withstand during
a power surge or other similar phenomena generated
externally or in the circuit.

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 l DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS AND TERMS

Term Symbol Unit Description and Test Methods

• Test method: MIL-STD-202G METHOD301
Breakdown voltage varies depending on pull-in value.
Breakdown voltage shown here is the value measured for
the switch whose pull-in value is 20AT or more. The
criterion of leak current is less than 0.1mA for one minute.
Insulation Resistance V • Insulation resistance is the resistance between lead ends
 and the resistance against leak current across the reed
switch glass tube or its surface.

• Test method: MIL-STD-202G METHOD302

(Measurement is made by using a insulation resistance
tester at 100V DC.)
Electrostatic pF • Electrostatic capacitance is the value of capacitance between
Capacitance open contacts. The overlap of a reed switch is fixed to
determine electrical performance. The wider the contact gap
the lower the electrostatic capacitance. Electrostatic
capacitance is measured at 1MHz-0.1V.
Contact Rating W • Contact rating is the maximum product of voltage and current
and is a very important value when determining contact
VA
switching performance. In order to anticipate constant life
expectancy and assure reliability when switching is performed,
the contact rating must not be exceeded and must be less
than the product of (maximum switching voltage) X (maximum
switching current).
Contact rating is also called contact capacitance or contact
power allowance.
Maximum Switching V • Maximum switching voltage is the maximum voltage at which
Voltage contacts can be switched and is a reference voltage for
determining contact switching performance. In order to anticipate
constant life expectancy and assure reliability when switching is
performed, the maximum switching voltage must not be exceeded.
Maximum switching voltage is also called rated contact voltage,
maximum working voltage, or allowable contact voltage.
Maximum Switching A • Maximum switching current is the maximum current at which
Current contacts can be switched and is a reference voltage for
determining contact switching performance. In order to anticipate
constant life expectancy and assure reliability when switching is
performed, the maximum switching current must not be exceeded.
Maximum switching current is also called rated contact current,
maximum on-off contact current, or rated on-off current.
Maximum Carry A • Maximum carry current is the maximum current which can
Current flow continuously over the closed contact. In order to
anticipate constant life expectancy and assure reliability, the
maximum switching carry current must not be exceeded.
Maximum carry current is also called rated contact carry
current or allowable contact carry current.

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 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS AND TERMS l

Term Symbol Unit Description and Test Methods

Operate Time Top ms • Operate time refers to the time required for the contacts to
close after applying voltage to the coil. Unless otherwise
specified, operate time does not include bounce time.

Bounce Time Tb ms • Bounce time refers to the time between the contacts
closing initially and the time they completely close.
Release Time Trls ms • Release time refers to the time taken for the contacts to 
(ms) return to their normal position after the voltage applied to
the coil is removed.

• Test method (3) Time characteristics measurement circuit

Make Type
Coil Current
20mA 1.5V
＋
Mercury Oki
Wetted Standard 1kW
Relay Coil V
− G Tr

25Hz DUTY 50 Oscilloscope

Pulse Generator

Coil Waveform

T1: Operate Time

Contact Waveform T2: Bounce Time
T3: Release Time
T1 T2 T3

Change Over Type

Coil Current
20mA N. C N. O
＋
Mercury Oki
Wetted Standard 1kW
Relay Coil V
− G Tr
COM
1.5V
25Hz DUTY 50 Oscilloscope
Pulse Generator

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Coil Waveform

N.O T1: Operate Time

 (N.O) Contact
Waveform
T2: Bounce Time
T3: Release Time
(N.C) Contact N.C T4: Operate Time
Waveform T5: Release Time
T6: Bounce Time
T7 T8
T7: Transfer Time (N.C→N.O)
T4 T2 T3 T6 T8: Transfer Time (N.C→N.O)
T1 T5
Note: Measure after making sure that the center of the coil and the center
of the reed switch contacts are aligned.





 
  

  


  






 

 









 





 
 









  

 

 





  



 
  
  
 
    







 
  
 
 




 


 



 





  
 

  




 
 


  






  


 



 



 

 


  







 
 



 







 











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Application Notes

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APPLICATION NOTES l

APPLICATION NOTES

The potential applications for reed switches

are very broad. The main applications for reed
switches are in automotive electronic devices,
various types of instruments and testers,
household appliances and so forth. Here, some
actual examples of reed switch applications are
provided.

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 l APPLICATION NOTES

Reed Switch Application Examples-I

Reciprocating Operation Reciprocating Operation

OFF N S OFF N S
ON
ON
OFF

 Key Switch OFF Position Sensor

Reed Switch

ON

N Magnet
Reed Switch
S Magnet

Application Examples: Application Examples:

Various types of button switches Various types of door sensors
(keyboards, etc.) (security systems, etc.)

Position Sensor Position Sensor

Reed Switch

N S Reed Switch
Magnet

N S
Magnet

Application Examples: Application Examples: Automatic balance

Various types of position sensors
(conveyor control, etc.)

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Reed Switch Application Examples-II

Position Sensor Rotating Operation

OFF
N S

N S ON ON
OFF−ON−OFF S

OFF


Position Sensor Rotating Detector

Reed Switch
Float Magnet

N S

Magnet
Reed Switch

Application Examples: Liquid level sensor, Application Examples:

various float switches Various types of rotation sensors

Position Sensor Rotating Detector

Reed Switch
Reed Switch

N S Magnet

Magnet

Fluid

Pressure
Finned Rotor

Application Examples: Application Examples:

Pressure sensors and wind pressure sensors Various types of fluid level sensors
(flow measurement instruments for water,
gas and wind)

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Reed Switch Application Examples-III

Shielding Operation Miscellaneous reed switch application examples

OFF
☆ Temperature sensor
(Combination of thermal ferrite)
ON
N S

Magnetic Material
(Shielding Plate)
Steaming-
hot!

 Thermal Reed
Switch

OFF OFF
ON

Reed Switch
ON
Application Examples: Electronic cooker,
N

heat detector
S

Magnet
OFF ☆ Tilt detection

Magnet
OFF OFF
Application Examples: Pulse generator
S
N
ON

Reed Switch

Application Examples: Security system,

Reed Switch seismic sensor
ON
F−

☆ Security system
OF
−

S
ON

Magnet
N

Change Over Type Reed Switch

Magnet

Application Examples: Detecting the passing

of various types of magnetic substances
Thief
Guard

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 Reed Switch Application Example: Car

Reed Switch

Burnout Light Bulb Sensor

• Monitor
Speed Sensor
• Engine Control
Ring Magnet
• Automatic Door Lock
• Automatic Speed Control
• Power Steering Reed Switch

Brake Oil Float

Reed Switch
Float Magnet

Engine Oil Float

• Monitor
Brake Switch

Engine Temperature Sensor • Fan

• Monitor

Reed Switch
Sensor Probe

Air Bag Sensor

Power Seat Sensor

Thermo Ferrite

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APPLICATION NOTES l


 

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Application for Home

Telephone
l APPLICATION NOTES

Air Conditioner

Shaver

Electronic Tooth Brush Refrigerator

Water Heater

Electric Pot

Health Appliances

Rice Cooker

Clinical Thermometer
Humidifier/Dehumidifier

Gas Meter

Burglar Alarm Sensor

Electric Reel
Intercom

Mobile Phone

Bicycle Meter
Pedometer
 
Data Sheets

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REED SWITCH
ORD213
Super ultra-miniature

n GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ORD213 is a small single-contact reed switch designed for general control of low-level
loads less than 24V. The reed contacts are sealed within the glass tube with inert gas to maintain
contact reliability.

n FEATURES
(1) Hermetically sealed within a glass tube with inert gas, reed contacts are not influenced by
the external atmospheric environment.
(2) Quick response
(3) Comprising of operating parts and electrical parts arranged coaxially, reed switches are
suited to high-frequency applications.
(4) Compact and light weight.
(5) Superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the contacts assures stable switching 
operation and long life.
(6) Economically and easily becomes a proximity switch when paired with a magnet.

n EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

f0.3 MAX f1.8

MAX 7.0

35.8±0.3

n APPLICATIONS
l Automotive electronic devices
l Control equipment
l Communication equipment
l Measurement equipment
l Household appliances

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 l ORD213

n ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Pull-in Value (PI) 10∼40 AT
Drop-out Value (DO) 5min AT
Contact Resistance (CR) 200max mW
Breakdown Voltage 150min VDC
Insulation Resistance 109min W
Electrostatic Capacitance 0.4max pF
Contact Rating 1.0 VA
Maximum Switching Voltage 24 ( DC
AC ) V
Maximum Switching Current 0.1 A
Maximum Carry Current 0.3 A

(1) Pull-in Value vs. Drop-out Value (2) Contact Resistance

(Measurement length: 22mm)

99.9
AT
99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

50

95
40
Drop-out Value

90
80
30 70
60
50
40
20 30
20
10
5
10
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 60 100 120 140 160 180
AT mW
Pull-in Value Contact Resistance

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(3) Breakdown Voltage (4) Insulation Resistance

(DC 100V)
99.9

99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

DC：V
95
400 90
Breakdown Voltage

80
300 70
60
50
40
30
200 20
10
5
100
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 60 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 W
AT
Pull-in Value Insulation Resistance

(5) Electrostatic Capacitance

(1MHz)

pF
Electrostatic Capacitance

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
10 20 30 40 50 60
AT
Pull-in Value

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n OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Operate Time 0.3max ms
Bounce Time 0.3max ms
Release Time 0.05max ms
Resonant Frequency 11000±2000 Hz
Maximum Operating Frequency 500 Hz

(1) Operate Time (2) Bounce Time

(25 Hz: 100AT energized)

(25Hz: 100AT energized)
99.9
ms
0.5 Cumulative Frequency Percent (%) 99

95
0.4


90
Operate Time

80
0.3 70
60
50
40
30
0.2 20
10
5
0.1
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 ms
Pull-in Value Bounce Time

(3) Release Time (4) Resonant Frequency

99.9

99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
(25Hz: 100AT energized)
90
μs 80
70
15 60
Release Time

50
40
30
10 20
10
5
5
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 9000 10000 11000 12000 Hz
Drop-out Value Resonant Frequency

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n MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Lead Tensile Test (Static Load) (2) Lead Tensile Strength

(14.7N-10sec)
99.9
AT
60
99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
Pull-in Value・Drop-out Value

50
90
80
40 70
60
50
40
30 30
PI 20
10
20 5

DO 1
10 0.1
0 20 40 60 80 100N

0 Breaking Load


Contact Resistance

mW
200

150
CR

100

Before Test After Test

n ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Temperature Characteristics

40

30 CR

20
DO
Rate of Change

10
PI

−10

−20

−30

−40 −20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 ℃

Temperature

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(2) Temperature Cycle (3) Temperature and Humidity Cycle

-10°C to 65°C
(-55°C to 125°C) 80% to 98%
AT AT
60 60

50 50
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

40 40

30 30
PI PI

20 20
DO DO

10 10

0 0


mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

200 200

150 150
CR CR

100 100

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(4) High Temperature Storage Test (5) Low Temperature Storage Test

(+125°C-500H) (-40°C-500H)
AT AT
60 60

50 50
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

40 40

30 30
PI PI

20 20
DO DO

10 10

0 0

mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

200 200

150 150
CR CR
100 100

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(6) Shock Test

1) Electrical Characteristics 2) Misoperation Area
2
(294m/s : 11ms) (open→close)
AT
60 G
1500
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

30 1000
PI

Acceleration
Misoperation
20 Area
DO

10
500

0
Contact Resistance

mW
200

150 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
AT
CR Pull-in Value
100

Before Test After Test

(7) Vibration Test

(196m/s2 : 10∼2000Hz)
AT

60

50
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

40

30
PI

20
DO

10

mW
Contact Resistance

200

150
CR
100

Before Test After Test

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n LIFE EXPECTANCY DATA: ORD213

（%）
99.9

90 No Failure

Cumulative Failure Rate

70 5mA 1mA 100mA
Load Conditions 50
30
Voltage: 5VDC
Current: 100μA, 1mA, 5mA 10
5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

 （%）
99.9

90 No Failure
Cumulative Failure Rate

70 100mA 10mA 5mA

Load Conditions 50
30
Voltage: 12VDC
Current: 5mA, 10mA, 100mA 10

Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

（%）
99.9
Cumulative Failure Rate

90 No Failure
70 50mA 10mA 1mA
Load Conditions 50
Voltage: 24VDC 30

Current: 1mA, 10mA, 50mA 10

Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

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REED SWITCH
ORD311
Super ultra-miniature long life

n GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ORD311 is a small single-contact reed switch designed for general control of medium
level loads less than 100V. The contacts are sealed within the glass tube with inert gas to maintain
contact reliability.

n FEATURES
(1) Hermetically sealed within a glass tube with inert gas, reed contacts are not influenced by
the external atmospheric environment.
(2) Quick response
(3) Comprising of operating parts and electrical parts arranged coaxially, reed switches are
suited to high-frequency applications.
(4) Compact and light weight.
(5) Superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the contacts assures stable switching 
operation and long life.
(6) Economically and easily becomes a proximity switch when paired with a magnet.

n EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

f0.33 MAX f1.8

MAX 7.0

35.8±0.3

n APPLICATIONS
l Automotive electronic devices
l Control equipment
l Communication equipment
l Measurement equipment
l Household appliances

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n ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Pull-in Value (PI) 10∼40 AT
Drop-out Value (DO) 5min AT
Contact Resistance (CR) 200max mW
Breakdown Voltage 250min VDC
V
Insulation Resistance 109min W
Electrostatic Capacitance 0.4max pF
Contact Rating 10 VA
DC
Maximum Switching Voltage 100（ ）
AC V
Maximum Switching Current 0.5 A
Maximum Carry Current 1.0 A

(1) Pull-in Value vs. Drop-out Value (2) Contact Resistance

(Measurement length: 22mm)

99.9
AT
50 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
40
90
Drop-out Value

80
30 70
60
50
40
20 30
20
10
5
10
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 60 100 120 140 160 180
AT mW
Pull-in Value Contact Resistance

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(3) Breakdown Voltage (4) Insulation Resistance

(DC 100V)
99.9

99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

DC：V 95
400 90
Breakdown Voltage

80
70
300 60
50
40
30
200 20
10
5
100
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 10 11 12 13 14
AT
10 10 10 10 10 W
Pull-in Value
Insulation Resistance

(5) Electrostatic Capacitance

(1MHz)

pF
Electrostatic Capacitance

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
10 20 30 40 50 60
AT
Pull-in Value

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n OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Operate Time 0.3max ms
Bounce Time 0.3max ms
Release Time 0.05max ms
Resonant Frequency 13000±2000 Hz
Maximum Operating Frequency 500 Hz

(1) Operate Time (2) Bounce Time

(25Hz: 100AT energized)

(25Hz: 100AT energized)
99.9
ms
0.5 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)
95
0.4


90
Operate Time

80
0.3 70
60
50
40
30
0.2 20
10
5
0.1
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 ms
Pull-in Value Bounce Time

(3) Release Time (4) Resonant Frequency

99.9

99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
(25Hz: 100AT energized)
90
ms 80
70
15 60
Release Time

50
40
30
10 20
10
5
5
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 11000 12000 13000 14000 Hz
Drop-out Value
Resonant Frequency

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n MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Lead Tensile Test (Static Load) (2) Lead Tensile Strength

(14.7N-10sec)
99.9
AT
60
99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

95
50
90

40 80
70
60
50
30 40
30
20
10
20 PI 5
DO 1
10 0.1
0 20 40 60 80 100N

0 Breaking Load


Contact Resistance

80

60

CR
40

Before Test After Test

n ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Temperature Characteristics

40

30
CR

20

DO
Rate of Change

10
PI

−10

−20

−30

−40 −20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 ℃

Temperature

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(2) Temperature Cycle (3) Temperature and Humidity Cycle

-10℃∼+65℃
(-55℃∼+125 ℃) 80％∼98％
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 30

20 PI PI
20
DO DO
10 10

0 0


mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

100 100

80 80

CR CR
60 60

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(4) High Temperature Storage Test (5) Low Temperature Storage Test

(+125℃-500H) (-40℃-500H)
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 30

20 PI 20 PI

DO DO
10 10

0 0

mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

100 100

80 80

CR CR
60 60

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(6) Shock Test

1) Electrical Characteristics 2) Misoperation Area
2
(294m/s : 11ms) (open→close)
AT
60 G
1500
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

Acceleration
30 1000

PI Misoperation
20
Area
DO
10
500
0

mW


Contact Resistance

100

80
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
AT
CR Pull-in Value
60

Before Test After Test

(7) Vibration Test

(196m/s2 : 10∼2000Hz)
AT
60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

30

20 PI

DO
10

mW
Contact Resistance

100

80

CR
60

Before Test After Test

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n LIFE EXPECTANCY DATA:ORD311

（%）
99.9

90 No Failure

Cumulative Failure Rate

70 20mA 10mA 100mA
Load Conditions 50
30
Voltage: 5VDC
Current: 100mA, 10mA, 20mA 10
5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108 2 3 5 7 109
Number of Operations

* Arrow indicates number of operations where test was completed.

 （%）
99.9

90 No Failure
70 100mA 10mA 5mA
Cumulative Failure Rate

Load Conditions 50
30
Voltage: 12 VDC
Current: 5mA, 10mA, 100mA 10
5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108 2 3 5 7 109

Number of Operations

* Arrow indicates number of operations where test was completed.

（%）
Cumulative Failure Rate 200mA 100mA

99.9
No Failure 100mA 10mA 1mA
90
70
Load Conditions 50
Voltage: 24 VDC 30

Current: 1mA, 10mA, 100mA 10

Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations

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l
REED SWITCH
ORD211
Ultra-miniature

n GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ORD211 is a small single-contact reed switch designed for general control of low-level loads
less than 24V. The contacts are sealed within the glass tube with inert gas to maintain contact reliability.

n FEATURES
(1) Hermetically sealed within a glass tube with inert gas, reed contacts are not influenced by
the external atmospheric environment.
(2) Quick response
(3) Comprising of operating parts and electrical parts arranged coaxially, reed switches are
suited to high-frequency applications.
(4) Compact and light weight.
(5) Superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the contacts assures stable switching
operation and long life. 
(6) Economically and easily becomes a proximity switch when paired with a magnet.

n EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

f0.4 MAX f2.0

MAX 10.0

35.7±0.3

n APPLICATIONS
l Automotive electronic devices
l Control equipment
l Communication equipment
l Measurement equipment
l Household appliances

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n ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Pull-in Value (PI) 10∼40 AT
Drop-out Value (DO) 5min AT
Contact Resistance (CR) 100max mW
Breakdown Voltage 150min VDC
Insulation Resistance 109min W
Electrostatic Capacitance 0.2max pF
Contact Rating 1.0 VA
Maximum Switching Voltage 24 ( DC
AC ) V
Maximum Switching Current 0.1 A
Maximum Carry Current 0.3 A

(1) Pull-in Value vs. Drop-out Value (2) Contact Resistance

(Measurement length: 22mm)

99.9
AT
50 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
40 90
Drop-out Value

80
30 70
60
50
40
30
20 20
10
5
10
1

0.1
0
10 20 30 40 50 AT 40 60 80 100 mW
Pull-in Value Contact Resistance

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(3) Breakdown Voltage (4) Insulation Resistance

(DC 100V)
99.9

99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

DC : V 95
400 90
Breakdown Voltage

80
70
300 60
50
40
30
200 20
10
5
100 1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 W
Pull-in Value Insulation Resistance

(5) Electrostatic Capacitance

(1MHz)

pF
Electrostatic Capacitance

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
10 20 30 40 50 AT
Pull-in Value

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n OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Operate Time 0.3max ms
Bounce Time 0.3max ms
Release Time 0.05max ms
Resonant Frequency 7500±500 Hz
Maximum Operating Frequency 500 Hz

(1) Operate Time (2) Bounce Time

(25 Hz: 100AT energized)

(25Hz: 100AT energized)
99.9
ms
0.5 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)
95
0.4


90
Operate Time

80
0.3 70
60
50
40
0.2 30
20
10
5
0.1
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 ms
Pull-in Value Bounce Time

(3) Release Time (4) Resonant Frequency

99.9

99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

(25Hz: 100AT energized) 95

90
μs 80
15 70
60
Release Time

50
40
30
10 20
10
5
5
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 7000 7500 8000 Hz
Drop-out Value Resonant Frequency

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n MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Lead Tensile Test (Static Load) (2) Lead Tensile Strength

(22.2N-10sec)
AT 99.9
60
99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
Pull-in Value・Drop-out Value

50
90

40 80
70
60
50
40
30 30
PI 20
10
20 5
DO 1
10
0.1
0 20 40 60 80 100N
0 Breaking Load


Contact Resistance

mW
80

CR
60

40

Before Test After Test

n ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Temperature Characteristics

CR
40

30

DO
20
Rate of Change

PI
10

−10

−20

−30

−40 −20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 ℃

Temperature

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(2) Temperature Cycle (3) Temperature and Humidity Cycle

-10℃ to 65℃
(-55℃ to 125℃) 80% to 98%
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value・Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value・Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 30
PI PI

20 20
DO DO
10 10

0 0


mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

80 80

CR CR
60 60

40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(4) High Temperature Storage Test (5) Low Temperature Storage Test

(+125℃-500H) (-40℃-500H)
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value・Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value・Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 30
PI PI

20 20
DO DO

10 10

0 0
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

mW mW
80 80

CR CR
60 60

40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(6) Shock Test

1) Electrical Characteristics 2) Misoperation Area

(294m/s2 : 11ms) (open→close)

AT
60 G
1500
Pull-in Value・Drop-out Value

50

40

1000

Acceleration
30
PI

20
DO
Misoperation
10 Area
500

0
Contact Resistance


mW
80

CR
60
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
AT
Pull-in Value
40

Before Test After Test

(7) Vibration Test

2
(196m/s : 10∼2000Hz)
AT
60
Pull-in Value・Drop-out Value

50

40

30
PI

20
DO

10

0
Contact Resistance

mW
80

CR
60

40

Before Test After Test

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n LIFE EXPECTANCY DATA: ORD211

(%)
99.9

90
No Failure

Cumulative Failure Rate

70
Load Conditions 50 5mA 1mA 100μA
Voltage: 5VDC 30

Current: 100μA, 1mA, 5mA 10

Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number of
operations where test was
completed.

 (%)
99.9

90 No Failure
Cumulative Failure Rate

70
Load Conditions 100mA 10mA 5mA
50
30
Voltage: 12VDC
Current: 5mA, 10mA, 100mA 10
5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number of
operations where test was
completed.

(%)
99.9

90 No Failure
Cumulative Failure Rate

70
Load Conditions 50 50mA 10mA 1mA
Voltage: 24VDC 30

Current: 1mA, 10mA, 50mA 10

Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number of
operations where test was
completed.

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REED SWITCH
ORD219
Miniature high-performance

n GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ORD219 is a small single-contact reed switch designed for general control of medium-
level loads less than 100V. The contacts are sealed within the glass tube with inert gas to maintain
contact reliability.

n FEATURES
(1) Hermetically sealed within a glass tube with inert gas, reed contacts are not influenced by
the external atmospheric environment.
(2) Quick response
(3) Comprising of operating parts and electrical parts arranged coaxially, reed switches are
suited to high-frequency applications.
(4) Compact and light weight.
(5) Superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the contacts assures stable switching 
operation and long life.
(6) Economically and easily becomes a proximity switch when paired with a magnet.

n EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

f0.5 MAX f2.0

MAX 12.0

44.3±0.3

n APPLICATIONS
l Automotive electronic devices
l Control equipment
l Communication equipment
l Measurement equipment
l Household Appliances

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n ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Pull-in Value (PI) 10∼40 AT
Drop-out Value (DO) 5min AT
Contact Resistance (CR) 100max mW
Breakdown Voltage 200min (PI≧20) VDC
Insulation Resistance 109min W
Electrostatic Capacitance 0.3max pF
Contact Rating 10 VA
DC
Maximum Switching Voltage 100（ ）
AC V
Maximum Switching Current 0.5 A
Maximum Carry Current 1.0 A

(1) Pull-in Value vs. Drop-out Value (2) Contact Resistance

(Measurement length: 32mm)

99.9
AT
50 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
40 90
Drop-out Value

80
30 70
60
50
40
30
20 20
10
5
10
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 40 60 80 100 mW
Pull-in Value Contact Resistance

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(3) Breakdown Voltage (4) Insulation Resistance

(DC 100V)
99.9

99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

DC : V 95
400 90
Breakdown Voltage

80
300 70
60
50
40
30
200 20
10
5
100
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 10
10 11
10 10
12
10
13
10
14
W
AT
Pull-in Value
Insulation Resistance

(5) Electrostatic Capacitance

(1MHz)

pF
Electrostatic Capacitance

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
10 20 30 40 50 AT
Pull-in Value

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n OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Operate Time 0.4max ms
Bounce Time 0.3max ms
Release Time 0.05max ms
Resonant Frequency 5900±400 Hz
Maximum Operating Frequency 500 Hz

(1) Operate Time (2) Bounce Time

(25Hz: 100AT energized)

(25Hz: 100AT energized)
99.9
ms
0.5 Cumulative Frequency Percent (%) 99

95
0.4
90

Operate Time

80
0.3 70
60
50
40
0.2 30
20
10
5
0.1
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 ms
Pull-in Value Bounce Time

(3) Release Time (4) Resonant Frequency

99.9

99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

(25Hz: 100AT energized) 95

90
ms 80
15 70
60
Release Time

50
40
30
10 20
10
5
5
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 5500 6000 6500 Hz
Drop-out Value
Resonant Frequency

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n MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Lead Tensile Test (Static Load) (2) Lead Tensile Strength

(22.2N-10sec)
99.9
AT
60
99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

95
50
90

40 80
70
60
50
30 40
30
20
PI 10
20 5
DO 1
10 0.1
0 20 40 60 80 100N
0 Breaking Load


mW
Contact Resistance

80

60 CR

40

Before Test After Test

n ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Temperature Characteristics
％

40

30

CR
20
Rate of Change

10
DO

0 PI

−10

−20

−30

−60 −40 −20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 ℃

Temperature

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(2) Temperature Cycle (3) Temperature and Humidity Cycle

-10℃ to 65℃
(-55℃ to 125 ℃) 80% to 98%
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 30

20 PI PI
20
DO DO

10 10

0 0


mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

80 80

60 CR 60 CR

40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(4) High Temperature Storage Test (5) Low Temperature Storage Test

(+125℃-500H) (-40℃-500H)
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 30

20 PI 20 PI

DO DO
10 10

0 0

mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

80 80

60 CR 60 CR

40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(6) Shock Test

1) Electrical Characteristics 2) Misoperation Area
(294m/s2 : 11ms) (open→close)
AT
60 G
1500
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

Acceleration
30 1000
Misoperation
20 PI Area
DO

10
500
0

mW

Contact Resistance

80

60 CR
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
AT
Pull-in Value
40

Before Test After Test

(7) Vibration Test

2
(196m/s : 10∼2000Hz)
AT
60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

30

20 PI
DO

10

mW
Contact Resistance

80

60 CR

40

Before Test After Test

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n LIFE EXPECTANCY DATA: ORD219

（%）
99.9

90

Cumulative Failure Rate

No Failure
70
Load Conditions 50 5mA 1mA 100μA
30
Voltage: 5VDC
Current: 100μA, 1mA, 5mA 10
5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

 （%）
99.9

90 No Failure
Cumulative Failure Rate

70 100mA 10mA 5mA

Load Conditions 50
30
Voltage: 12VDC
Current: 5mA, 10mA, 100mA 10
5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

（%）
99.9
Cumulative Failure Rate

90
70
Load Conditions 50 200mA
30
Voltage: 24VDC
Current: 100mA, 200mA, 400mA 10 400mA
5
Load: Resistive Load 100mA

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations

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REED SWITCH
ORD312
High-power long-life

n GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ORD312 is a small single-contact reed switch designed for general control of medium
level loads less than 200V. The contacts are sealed within the glass tube with inert gas to maintain
contact reliability.

n FEATURES
(1) Hermetically sealed within a glass tube with inert gas, reed contacts are not influenced by
the external atmospheric environment.
(2) Quick response
(3) Comprising of operating parts and electrical parts arranged coaxially, reed switches are
suited to high-frequency applications.
(4) Compact and light weight.
(5) Superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the contacts assures stable switching 
operation and long life.
(6) Economically and easily becomes a proximity switch when paired with a magnet.

n EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

f0.5 MAX f2.0

MAX 12.0

44.3±0.3

n APPLICATIONS
l Automotive electronic devices
l Control equipment
l Communication equipment
l Measurement equipment
l Household appliances

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n ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Pull-in Value (PI) 10∼40 AT
Drop-out Value (DO) 5min AT
Contact Resistance (CR) 100max mW
Breakdown Voltage 250min V
VDC
Insulation Resistance 109min W
Electrostatic Capacitance 0.3max pF
Contact Rating 30 VA
Maximum Switching Voltage 200DC V
100AC V
Maximum Switching Current 0.5 A
Maximum Carry Current 1.0 A

(1) Pull-in Value vs. Drop-out Value (2) Contact Resistance

(Measurement length: 32mm)

99.9
AT
50 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
40 90
Drop-out Value

80
30 70
60
50
40
30
20 20
10
5
10
1

0.1
0
10 20 30 40 50 AT 100 120 140 160 180
mW
Pull-in Value Contact Resistance

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(3) Breakdown Voltage (4) Insulation Resistance

(DC 100V)
99.9

99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

DC : V 95
400 90
Breakdown Voltage

80
300 70
60
50
40
30
200 20
10
5
100
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 10
10 11
10 10
12
10
13
10
14
W
AT
Pull-in Value
Insulation Resistance

(5) Electrostatic Capacitance

(1MHz)

pF
Electrostatic Capacitance

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
10 20 30 40 50 AT
Pull-in Value

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n OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Operate Time 0.4max ms
Bounce Time 0.3max ms
Release Time 0.05max ms
Resonant Frequency 5900±400 Hz
Maximum Operating Frequency 500 Hz

(1) Operate Time (2) Bounce Time

(25Hz: 100AT energized)
(25Hz: 100AT energized)
99.9
ms
0.5 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%) 95
0.4
90

Operate Time

80
0.3 70
60
50
40
0.2 30
20
10
5
0.1
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 ms
Pull-in Value Bounce Time

(3) Release Time (4) Resonant Frequency

99.9

99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
(25Hz: 100AT energized)
90
ms 80
15 70
60
Release Time

50
40
30
10 20
10
5
5
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 5500 6000 6500 Hz
Drop-out Value
Resonant Frequency

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n MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Lead Tensile Test (Static Load) (2) Lead Tensile Strength

(22.2N-10sec)
99.9
AT
60
99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

95
50
90

40 80
70
60
50
40
30 30
20
10
20 PI 5
DO 1
10 0.1
0 20 40 60 80 100N

0 Breaking Load


Contact Resistance

80

60 CR

40

Before Test After Test

n ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Temperature Characteristics

40

30

CR
20
Rate of Change

10
DO

0 PI

−10

−20

−30

−40 −20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 ℃

Temperature

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(2) Temperature Cycle (3) Temperature and Humidity Cycle

-10℃∼+65℃
(-55℃∼+125 ℃) 80％∼98％
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 30

20 PI PI
20
DO DO

10 10

0 0


mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

100 100

80 CR 80 CR

60 60

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(4) High Temperature Storage Test (5) Low Temperature Storage Test

(+125℃-500H) (-40℃-500H)
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 30

20 PI 20 PI

DO DO
10 10

0 0

mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

100 100

80 CR 80 CR

60 60

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(6) Shock Test

1) Electrical Characteristics 2) Misoperation Area

(294m/s2 : 11ms) (open→close)

AT
60 G
1500
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

Acceleration
30 1000

PI Misoperation
20
DO Area

10
500
0

mW

Contact Resistance

100

80 CR
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
AT
Pull-in Value
60

BeforeTest After Test

(7) Vibration Test

2
(196m/s : 10∼2000Hz)
AT
60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

30

20 PI
DO

10

mW
Contact Resistance

100

80 CR

60

Before Test After Test

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n LIFE EXPECTANCY DATA:ORD312

（%）
99.9

90 No Failure

Cumulative Failure Rate

70
Load Conditions 50 20mA 10mA 100μA

Voltage: 5VDC 30

Current: 100μA, 10mA, 20mA 10

5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108 2 3 5 7 109
Number of Operations

* Arrow indicates number of operations where test was completed.

 （%）
99.9

90 No Failure
70 100mA 10mA 5mA
Cumulative Failure Rate

Load Conditions 50
30
Voltage: 12VDC
Current: 5mA, 10mA, 100mA 10
5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108 2 3 5 7 109

Number of Operations

* Arrow indicates number of operations where test was completed.

（%）
Cumulative Failure Rate 200mA 100mA

99.9 150mA 50mA 10mA

90
70
Load Conditions 50
30
Voltage: 200VDC
Current: 10mA, 50mA, 150mA 10
5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations

* Arrow indicates number of operations where test was completed.

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REED SWITCH
ORD221
Miniature offset-type

n GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ORD221 is a small single-contact reed switch designed for general control of medium-
level loads less than 100V. The contacts are sealed within the glass tube with inert gas to maintain
contact reliability.

n FEATURES
(1) Hermetically sealed within a glass tube with inert gas, reed contacts are not influenced by
the external atmospheric environment.
(2) Quick response
(3) Comprising of operating parts and electrical parts arranged coaxially, reed switches are
suited to high-frequency applications.
(4) Compact and light weight.
(5) Superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the contacts assures stable switching 
operation and long life.
(6) Economically and easily becomes a proximity switch when paired with a magnet.

n EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

0.35×0.6 MAX f2.3

MAX 13.0

44.2±0.3

n APPLICATIONS
l Automotive electronic devices
l Control equipment
l Communication equipment
l Measurement equipment
l Household appliances

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n ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Pull-in Value (PI) 10∼30 AT
Drop-out Value (DO) 5min AT
Contact Resistance (CR) 100max mW
Breakdown Voltage 200 min (PI≧20) VDC
150min (10≦PI＜20) VDC
Insulation Resistance 109min W
Electrostatic Capacitance 0.3max pF
Contact Rating 10 VA
DC
Maximum Switching Voltage 100（ ）
AC V
Maximum Switching Current 0.3 A
Maximum Carry Current 1.0 A

(1) Pull-in Value vs. Drop-out Value (2) Contact Resistance

(Measurement length: 32mm)

99.9
AT
50 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
40 90
Drop-out Value

80
30 70
60
50
40
30
20 20
10
5
10
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 40 60 80 100 mW
Pull-in Value Contact Resistance

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(3) Breakdown Voltage (4) Insulation Resistance

(DC 100V)
99.9

99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

DC : V 95
400 90
Breakdown Voltage

80
70
300 60
50
40
30
200 20
10
5
100
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 W
Pull-in Value
Insulation Resistance

(5) Electrostatic Capacitance

(1MHz)

pF
0.4
Electrostatic Capacitance

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
10 20 30 40 50 AT
Pull-in Value

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n OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Operate Time 0.4max ms
Bounce Time 0.5max ms
Release Time 0.05max ms
Resonant Frequency 2750±250 Hz
Maximum Operating Frequency 500 Hz

(1) Operate Time (2) Bounce Time

(25Hz: 100AT energized)

(25Hz: 100AT energized)
99.9
ms
0.5 Cumulative Frequency Percent (%) 99

95

0.4 90


Operate Time

80
70
0.3 60
50
40
30
0.2 20
10
5
0.1
1

0.1
0 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 ms
10 20 30 40 50 AT
Pull-in Value Bounce Time

(3) Release Time (4) Resonant Frequency

99.9

99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
(25Hz: 100AT energized)
90
ms 80
15 70
60
Release Time

50
40
30
10 20
10
5
5
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 2500 2750 3000 Hz
Drop-out Value
Resonant Frequency

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n MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Lead Tensile Test (Static Load) (2) Lead Tensile Strength

(22.2N-10sec)
AT 99.9
60
99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 95
90

40 80
70
60
50
30 40
30
PI 20
10
20 5
DO 1
10
0.1
0 20 40 60 80 100N
0 Breaking Load


mW
Contact Resistance

80

CR
60

40

Before Test After Test

n ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Temperature Characteristics
％

40
CR

30

20
Rate of Change

DO
10
PI

−10

−20

−30

−40 −20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 ℃

Temperature

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(2) Temperature Cycle (3) Temperature and Humidity Cycle

-10℃ to 65℃
(-55℃ to 125℃) 80% to 98%
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 30
PI
PI
20 20

DO
10 10 DO

0 0


mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

100 100

80 CR 80 CR

60 60

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(4) High Temperature Storage Test (5) Low Temperature Storage Test

(+125℃-500H) (-40℃-500H)
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 30
PI PI

20 20

DO DO
10 10

0 0

mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

100 100

80 80
CR CR

60 60

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(6) Shock Test

1) Electrical Characteristics 2) Misoperation Area
(294m/s2 : 11ms) (open→close)
AT
60 G
1500
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

Acceleration
30 1000
PI
20
Misoperation
Area
DO
10
500
0

mW

Contact Resistance

100

CR
80
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
AT
Pull-in Value
60

Before Test After Test

(7) Vibration Test

2
(196m/s : 10∼2000Hz)
AT
60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

30
PI
20

DO
10

mW
Contact Resistance

100

80 CR

60

Before Test After Test

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n LIFE EXPECTANCY DATA: ORD221

（%）
99.9

Cumulative Failure Rate

90 No Failure
70 5mA 1mA 100μA
Load Conditions 50
Voltage: 5VDC 30

Current: 100μA, 1mA, 5mA 10

5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

 （%）
99.9

No Failure
Cumulative Failure Rate

90
70
Load Conditions 50
100mA 10mA 5mA

Voltage: 12VDC 30

Current: 5mA, 10mA, 100mA 10

Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

（%）
99.9

90
Cumulative Failure Rate

70
Load Conditions 200mA 100mA
50
Voltage: 24VDC 30
No Failure
Current: 10mA, 100mA , 200mA 10 10mA
Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

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REED SWITCH
ORD2221
Miniature offset, long lead-type

n GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ORD2221 is a single-contact reed switch designed for general control of medium-level
loads less than 100V. The contacts are sealed within the glass tube with inert gas to maintain
contact reliability.

n FEATURES
(1) Hermetically sealed within a glass tube with inert gas, reed contacts are not influenced by
the external atmospheric environment.
(2) Quick response
(3) Comprising of operating parts and electrical parts arranged coaxially, reed switches are
suited to high-frequency applications.
(4) Compact and light weight.
(5) Superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the contacts assures stable switching 
operation and long life.
(6) Economically and easily becomes a proximity switch when paired with a magnet.

n EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

0.35×0.6 MAX f2.3

MAX 13.0

56.7±0.3

n APPLICATIONS
l Automotive electronic devices
l Control equipment
l Communication equipment
l Measurement equipment
l Household appliances

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n ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Pull-in Value (PI) 10∼30 AT
Drop-out Value (DO) 5min AT
Contact Resistance (CR) 100max mW
Breakdown Voltage 200min (PI≧20) VDC
150min (10≦PI＜20) VDC
Insulation Resistance 109min W
Electrostatic Capacitance 0.3max pF
Contact Rating 10 VA
DC
Maximum Switching Voltage 100（ ）
AC V
Maximum Switching Current 0.3 A
Maximum Carry Current 1.0 A

(1) Pull-in Value vs. Drop-out Value (2) Contact Resistance

(Measurement length: 32mm)

99.9
AT
50 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent

95
40 90
Drop-out Value

80
30 70
60
50
40
30
20 20
10
5
10
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 AT 40 60 80 100 mW
Pull-in Value Contact Resistance

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(3) Breakdown Voltage (4) Insulation Resistance

(DC 100V)
99.9

99

Cumulative Frequency Percent

DC：V 95
400 90
Breakdown Voltage

80
70
300 60
50
40
30
200 20
10
5
100
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 AT 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 W
Pull-in Value
Insulation Resistance

(5) Electrostatic Capacitance

(1MHz)

pF
Electrostatic Capacitance

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 AT
Pull-in Value

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n OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Operate Time 1.0max ms
Bounce Time 1.0max ms
Release Time 0.05max ms
Resonant Frequency 2750±250 Hz
Maximum Operating Frequency 500 Hz

(1) Operate Time (2) Bounce Time

(25Hz: 100AT energized)

(25Hz: 100AT energized)
99.9
ms
0.5 99

Cumulative Frequency Percent 95

0.4 90


Operate Time

80
70
0.3 60
50
40
30
0.2 20
10
5
0.1
1

0.1
0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 ms
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 AT
Pull-in Value Bounce Time

(3) Release Time (4) Resonant Frequency

99.9

99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
(25Hz: 100AT energized)
90
ms 80
15 70
60
Release Time

50
40
30
10 20
10
5
5
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 2500 2750 3000 Hz
Drop-out Value
Resonant Frequency

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n MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Lead Tensile Test (Static Load) (2) Lead Tensile Strength

(22.2N-10 sec)
AT 99.9
60
99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 95
90

40 80
70
60
50
30 40
30
PI 20
10
20 5
DO 1
10
0.1
0 20 40 60 80 100N
0 Breaking Load


mW
Contact Resistance

80

CR
60

40

Before Test After Test

n ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Temperature Characteristics
％

40
CR

30

20
DO
Rate of Change

10
PI

−10

−20

−30

−40 −20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 ℃

Temperature

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(2) Temperature Cycle (3) Temperature and Humidity Cycle

-10℃∼+65℃
(-55℃∼+125℃) 80％∼98％
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 30
PI
PI
20 20

DO
10 10 DO

0 0


mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

100 100

80 CR 80 CR

60 60

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(4) High Temperature Storage Test (5) Low Temperature Storage Test

(+125℃-500H) (-40℃-500H)
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 30
PI PI

20 20

DO DO
10 10

0 0

mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

100 100

80 80
CR CR

60 60

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(6) Shock Test

1) Electrical Characteristics 2) Misoperation Area
(294m/s2 : 11ms) (open→close)
AT
60 G
1500
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

30 1000

Acceleration
PI
20 Misoperation
Area
DO
10
500
0

mW

Contact Resistance

100

CR
80
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
AT
Pull-in Value
60

Before Test After Test

(7) Vibration Test

(196m/s2 : 10∼2000Hz)
AT
60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

30
PI
20

DO
10

mW
Contact Resistance

100

80 CR

60

Before Test After Test

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n LIFE EXPECTANCY DATA: ORD2221

（%）
99.9

90 No Failure

Cumulative Failure Rate

70 5mA 1mA 100mA
Load Conditions 50
Voltage: 5VDC 30

Current: 100mA, 1mA, 5mA 10

5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations

* Arrow indicates number of operations where test was completed.

 （%）
99.9

90 No Failure
Cumulative Failure Rate

70
Load Conditions 50
100mA 10mA 5mA

Voltage: 12VDC 30

Current: 5mA, 10mA, 100mA 10

Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations

* Arrow indicates number of operations where test was completed.

（%）
99.9

90
Cumulative Failure Rate

70
Load Conditions 200mA 100mA
50
Voltage: 24VDC 30
No Failure
Current: 10mA, 100mA, 200mA 10 10mA
Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations

* Arrow indicates number of operations where test was completed.

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REED SWITCH
ORD228VL
Miniature high-performance

n GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ORD228VL is a small single-contact reed switch designed for general control of medium
level loads less than 100V. The contacts are sealed within the glass tube with inert gas to maintain
contact reliability.

n FEATURES
(1) Hermetically sealed within a glass tube with inert gas, reed contacts are not influenced by
the external atmospheric environment.
(2) Quick response
(3) Comprising of operating parts and electrical parts arranged coaxially, reed switches are
suited to high-frequency applications.
(4) Compact and light weight.
(5) Superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the contacts assures stable switching 
operation and long life.
(6) Economically and easily becomes a proximity switch when paired with a magnet.

n EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

f0.5 MAX f2.2

MAX 14.0

44.3±0.3

n APPLICATIONS
l Automotive electronic devices
l Control equipment
l Communication equipment
l Measurement equipment
l Household appliances

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n ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Pull-in Value (PI) 10∼40 AT
Drop-out Value (DO) 5min AT
Contact Resistance (CR) 100max mW
Breakdown Voltage 200 min (PI≧20) VDC
150 min (10≦PI＜20) VDC
Insulation Resistance 109min W
Electrostatic Capacitance 0.3max pF
Contact Rating 10 VA
DC
Maximum Switching Voltage 100（ ）
AC V
Maximum Switching Current 0.5 A
Maximum Carry Current 1.0 A

(1) Pull-in Value vs. Drop-out Value (2) Contact Resistance

(Measurement length: 32mm)

99.9
AT
50 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
40 90
Drop-out Value

80
30 70
60
50
40
30
20 20
10
5
10
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 40 60 80 100 mW
Pull-in Value Contact Resistance

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(3) Breakdown Voltage (4) Insulation Resistance

(DC 100V)
99.9

99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

DC : V 95
400 90
Breakdown Voltage

80
300 70
60
50
40
30
200 20
10
5
100
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 10
10
10
11
10
12
10
13
10
14
W
AT
Pull-in Value
Insulation Resistance

(5) Electrostatic Capacitance

(1MHz)

pF
0.4
Electrostatic Capacitance

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
10 20 30 40 50 AT
Pull-in Value

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n OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Operate Time 0.4max ms
Bounce Time 0.3max ms
Release Time 0.05max ms
Resonant Frequency 5000±400 Hz
Maximum Operating Frequency 500 Hz

(1) Operate Time (2) Bounce Time

(25Hz: 100AT energized)

(25Hz: 100AT energized)
99.9
ms
0.5 Cumulative Frequency Percent (%) 99

95
0.4
90

Operate Time

80
0.3 70
60
50
40
0.2 30
20
10
5
0.1
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 ms
Pull-in Value Bounce Time

(3) Release Time (4) Resonant Frequency

99.9

99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

(25Hz: 100AT energized) 95

90
ms 80
70
15 60
Release Time

50
40
30
10 20
10
5
5
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 4500 5000 5500 Hz
Drop-out Value
Resonant Frequency

98
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n MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Lead Tensile Test (Static Load) (2) Lead Tensile Strength

(22.2N-10sec)
AT 99.9
60
99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

95
50
90

40 80
70
60
50
30 PI 40
30
20
10
20 5
DO
1
10
0.1
0 20 40 60 80 100N
0 Breaking Load


mW
Contact Resistance

80

60 CR

40

Before Test After Test

n ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Temperature Characteristics
％

40
CR

30

20

DO
Rate of Change

10
PI

−10

−20

−30

−40 −20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 ℃

Temperature

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(2) Temperature Cycle (3) Temperature and Humidity Cycle

-10℃ to 65 ℃
(-55℃ to 125 ℃) 80% to 98%
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 PI 30 PI

20 20
DO DO

10 10

0 0


mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

80 80

60 CR 60 CR

40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(4) High Temperature Storage Test (5) Low Temperature Storage Test

(+125℃-500H) (-40℃-500H)
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 30
PI PI

20 20
DO DO
10 10

0 0

mW mW
Contact Resistance
Contact Resistance

80 80

60 CR 60 CR

40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

100
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(6) Shock Test

1) Electrical Characteristics 2) Misoperation Area
2
(294m/s : 11ms) (open→close)
AT
60 G
1500
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

Acceleration
30 PI 1000

20 Misoperation
DO Area

10
500
0


mW
Contact Resistance

80

60 CR
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
AT
Pull-in Value
40

Before Test After Test

(7) Vibration Test

2
(196m/s : 10∼2000Hz)
AT
60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

30 PI

20
DO

10

mW
Contact Resistance

80

CR
60

40

Before Test After Test

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n LIFE EXPECTANCY DATA: ORD228VL

（%）
99.9

90

Cumulative Failure Rate

No Failure
70
Load Conditions 50 5mA 1mA 100μA
Voltage: 5VDC 30

Current: 100μA, 1mA, 5mA 10

Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

 （%）
99.9

90 No Failure
Cumulative Failure Rate

70 100mA 10mA 5mA

Load Conditions 50
30
Voltage: 12VDC
Current: 5mA, 10mA , 100mA 10
5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

（%）
99.9
Cumulative Failure Rate

90
70
Load Conditions 50 200mA
Voltage: 24VDC 30

Current: 100mA , 200mA , 400mA 10 400mA

Load: Resistive Load 5
100mA

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations

102
 J2R0015-41-31

REED SWITCH
ORD324
General purpose miniature-type

n GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ORD324 is a small single-contact reed switch designed for general control of medium
level loads less than 200V. The contacts are sealed within the glass tube with inert gas to maintain
contact reliability.

n FEATURES
(1) Hermetically sealed within a glass tube with inert gas, reed contacts are not influenced by
the external atmospheric environment.
(2) Quick response
(3) Comprising of operating parts and electrical parts arranged coaxially, reed switches are
suited to high-frequency applications.
(4) Compact and light weight.
(5) Superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the contacts assures stable switching 
operation and long life.
(6) Economically and easily becomes a proximity switch when paired with a magnet.

n EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

f0.5 MAX f2.2

MAX 14.0

44.3±0.5

n APPLICATIONS
l Automotive electronic devices
l Control equipment
l Communication equipment
l Measurement equipment
l Household appliances

103
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n ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Pull-in Value (PI) 10∼40 AT
Drop-out Value (DO) 4min AT
Contact Resistance (CR) 100max mW
Breakdown Voltage 250 min VDC
Insulation Resistance 1010min W
Electrostatic Capacitance 0.3max pF
Contact Rating 10 VA
Maximum Switching Voltage 200DC V
150AC V
Maximum Switching Current 0.5 A
Maximum Carry Current 1.0 A

(1) Pull-in Value vs. Drop-out Value (2) Contact Resistance

(Measurement length: 32mm)

99.9
AT
50 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
40 90
Drop-out Value

80
30 70
60
50
40
30
20 20
10
5
10
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 40 60 80 100 mW
Pull-in Value Contact Resistance

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(3) Breakdown Voltage (4) Insulation Resistance

(DC 100V)
99.9

99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

DC : V 95
800 90
Breakdown Voltage

80
600 70
60
50
40
30
400 20
10
5
200
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 10
10
10
11
10
12
10
13 14
10 W
AT
Pull-in Value
Insulation Resistance

(5) Electrostatic Capacitance

(1MHz)

pF
0.4
Electrostatic Capacitance

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
10 20 30 40 50 AT
Pull-in Value

105
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n OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Operate Time 0.4max ms
Bounce Time 0.3max ms
Release Time 0.05max ms
Resonant Frequency 5000±400 Hz
Maximum Operating Frequency 500 Hz

(1) Operate Time (2) Bounce Time

(25Hz: 100AT energized)

(25Hz: 100AT energized)
99.9
ms
0.5 Cumulative Frequency Percent (%) 99

95
0.4
90

Operate Time

80
0.3 70
60
50
40
0.2 30
20
10
5
0.1
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 ms
Pull-in Value Bounce Time

(3) Release Time (4) Resonant Frequency

99.9

99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

(25Hz: 100AT energized) 95

90
ms 80
70
30 60
Release Time

50
40
30
20 20
10
5
10
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 4500 5000 5500 Hz
Drop-out Value
Resonant Frequency

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n MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Lead Tensile Test (Static Load) (2) Lead Tensile Strength

(22.2N-10sec)
AT 99.9
60
99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

95
50
90

40 80
70
60
50
30 40
30
20
PI
10
20 5
1
DO
10
0.1
0 20 40 60 80 100N
0 Breaking Load


mW
Contact Resistance

80

60 CR

40

Before Test After Test

n ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Temperature Characteristics
％

40
CR

30

20
Rate of Change

DO
10
PI

−10

−20

−30

−40 −20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 ℃

Temperature

107
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(2) Temperature Cycle (3) Temperature and Humidity Cycle

-10℃ to 65 ℃
(-55℃ to 125 ℃) 80% to 98%
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 30

PI PI
20 20

10 DO 10 DO

0 0


mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

80 80

60 CR 60 CR

40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(4) High Temperature Storage Test (5) Low Temperature Storage Test

(+125℃-500H) (-40℃-500H)
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 30
PI PI
20 20

DO DO
10 10

0 0

mW mW
Contact Resistance
Contact Resistance

80 80

60 CR 60 CR

40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(6) Shock Test

1) Electrical Characteristics 2) Misoperation Area
2
(294m/s : 11ms) (open→close)
AT
60 G
1500
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

Acceleration
30 1000
PI
20 Misoperation
Area
DO
10
500
0

mW

Contact Resistance

80

60 CR
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
AT
Pull-in Value
40

Before Test After Test

(7) Vibration Test

2
(196m/s : 10∼2000Hz)
AT
60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

30
PI
20

10 DO

mW
Contact Resistance

80

CR
60

40

Before Test After Test

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n LIFE EXPECTANCY DATA: ORD324

（%）
99.9

90

Cumulative Failure Rate

No Failure
70
Load Conditions 50 5mA 1mA 100μA
Voltage: 5VDC 30

Current: 100μA, 1mA, 5mA 10

Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

 （%）
99.9

90 No Failure
Cumulative Failure Rate

70 100mA
Load Conditions 50
30
Voltage: 12VDC
Current: 5mA, 10mA, 100mA 10
5
Load: Resistive Load
No Failure
1 10mA 5mA

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

（%）
99.9 200mA
100mA
400mA
Cumulative Failure Rate

90
70
Load Conditions 50
Voltage: 24VDC 30

Current: 100mA, 200mA, 400mA 10

Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations

110
 J2R0015-41-31

REED SWITCH
ORD324H
General purpose miniature-type, long lead

n GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ORD324H is a small single-contact reed switch designed for general control of low-level
loads less than 200V. The contacts are sealed within the glass tube with inert gas to maintain
contact reliability.

n FEATURES
(1) Hermetically sealed within a glass tube with inert gas, reed contacts are not influenced by
the external atmospheric environment.
(2) Quick response
(3) Comprising of operating parts and electrical parts arranged coaxially, reed switches are
suited to high-frequency applications.
(4) Compact and light weight.
(5) Superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the contacts assures stable switching 
operation and long life.
(6) Economically and easily becomes a proximity switch when paired with a magnet.

n EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

f0.5 MAX f2.2

MAX 14.0

56.7±0.3

n APPLICATIONS
l Automotive electronic devices
l Control equipment
l Communication equipment
l Measurement equipment
l Household appliances

111
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n ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated value Unit

Pull-in Value (PI) 10∼40 AT
Drop-out Value (DO) 3min AT
Contact Resistance (CR) 100max mW
Breakdown Voltage 250min VDC
Insulation Resistance 1010min W
Electrostatic Capacitance 0.3max pF
Contact Rating 10 VA
Maximum Switching Voltage 200DC V
150AC V
Maximum Switching Current 0.5 A
Maximum Carry Current 1.0 A

(1) Pull-in Value vs. Drop-out Value (2) Contact Resistance

(Measurement length: 32mm)

99.9
AT
50 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
40 90
Drop-out Value

80
30 70
60
50
40
30
20 20
10
5
10
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 40 60 80 100 mW
Pull-in Value Contact Resistance

112
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(3) Breakdown Voltage (4) Insulation Resistance

(DC 100V)
99.9

99

Cumulative Frequency Percent

DC : V 95
800 90
Breakdown Voltage

80
600 70
60
50
40
30
400 20
10
5
200
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 10
10
10
11
10
12
10
13 14
10 W
AT
Pull-in Value
Insulation Resistance

(5) Electrostatic Capacitance

(1MHz)

pF
Electrostatic Capacitance

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
10 20 30 40 50 AT
Pull-in Value

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n OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Operate Time 0.4max ms
Bounce Time 0.3max ms
Release Time 0.05max ms
Resonant Frequency 5000±400 Hz
Maximum Operating Frequency 500 Hz

(1) Operate Time (2) Bounce Time

(25Hz: 100AT energized)

(25Hz: 100AT energized)
99.9
ms
0.5 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%) 95
0.4
90

Operate Time

80
0.3 70
60
50
40
0.2 30
20
10
5
0.1
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 ms
Pull-in Value Bounce Time

(3) Release Time (4) Resonant Frequency

99.9

99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
(25Hz: 100AT energized)
90
ms 80
70
30 60
Release Time

50
40
30
20 20
10
5
10
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 4500 5000 5500 HZ
Drop-out Value
Resonant Frequency

114
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n MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Lead Tensile Test (Static Load) (2) Lead Tensile Strength

(22.2N-10sec)
AT 99.9
60
99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50
90

40 80
70
60
50
30 40
30
20
PI
10
20 5
1
10 DO
0.1
0 20 40 60 80 100N
0 Breaking Load


mW
Contact Resistance

80

60 CR

40

Before Test After Test

n ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Temperature Characteristics
％

40
CR

30

20
Rate of Change

DO
10
PI

−10

−20

−30

−40 −20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 ℃

Temperature

115
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(2) Temperature Cycle (3) Temperature and Humidity Cycle

-10℃∼+65℃
(-55℃∼+125℃) 80％∼98％
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 30

PI PI
20 20

10 DO 10 DO

0 0


mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

80 80

60 CR 60 CR

40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(4) High Temperature Storage Test (5) Low Temperature Storage Test

(+125℃-500H) (-40℃-500H)
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 30

PI PI
20 20

10 DO 10 DO

0 0

mW mW
Contact Resistance
Contact Resistance

80 80

60 CR 60 CR

40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(6) Shock Test

1) Electrical Characteristics 2) Misoperation Area
2
(294m/s : 11ms) (open→close)
AT
60 G
1500
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

Misoperation
40 Area

30 1000

Acceleration
PI
20

10 DO
500
0

mW

Contact Resistance

80

60 CR
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
AT
Pull-in Value
40

Before Test After Test

(7) Vibration Test

2
(196m/s : 10∼2000Hz)
AT
60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

30

PI
20

10 DO

mW
Contact Resistance

80

60 CR

40

Before Test After Test

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n LIFE EXPECTANCY DATA: ORD324H

（%）
99.9

90 No Failure

Cumulative Failure Rate

70
Load Conditions 50 30mA 10mA 3mA
Voltage: 3VDC 30

Current: 3mA, 10mA, 30mA 10

Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations

* Arrow indicates number of operations where test was completed.

 （%）
99.9

90 No Failure
70 10mA 5mA 1mA
Load Conditions
Cumulative Failure Rate

50
30
Voltage: 5VDC
Current: 1mA, 5mA, 10mA 10
5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108

Number of Operations

200mA
（%）
400mA 100mA
99.9

90
70
Load Conditions
Cumulative Failure Rate

50
Voltage: 24VDC 30

Current: 100mA, 200mA, 400mA 10

Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108

Number of Operations

118
 J2R0015-41-31

REED SWITCH
ORD325
General purpose miniature-type

n GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ORD325 is a small single-contact reed switch designed for general control of medium-
level loads less than 200V. The contacts are sealed within the glass tube with inert gas to maintain
contact reliability.

n FEATURES
(1) Hermetically sealed within a glass tube with inert gas, reed contacts are not influenced by
the external atmospheric environment.
(2) Quick response
(3) Comprising of operating parts and electrical parts arranged coaxially, reed switches are
suited to high-frequency applications.
(4) Compact and light weight.
(5) Superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the contacts assures stable switching 
operation and long life.
(6) Economically and easily becomes a proximity switch when paired with a magnet.

n EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

f0.5 MAX f2.8

MAX 17.0

44.1±0.5

n APPLICATIONS
l Control equipment
l Communication equipment
l Measurement equipment
l Household appliances

119
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n ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Pull-in Value (PI) 10∼50 AT
Drop-out Value (DO) 4min AT
Contact Resistance (CR) 100max mW
Breakdown Voltage 300min (PI≧15) VDC
250min (PI＜15) VDC
Insulation Resistance 1010min W
Electrostatic Capacitance 0.3max pF
Contact Rating 10 VA
Maximum Switching Voltage 200DC V
150AC V
Maximum Switching Current 0.5 A
Maximum Carry Current 1.0 A


(1) Pull-in Value vs. Drop-out Value (2) Contact Resistance

(Measurement length: 32mm)

99.9
AT
50 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
40 90
Drop-out Value

80
30 70
60
50
40
30
20 20
10
5
10
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 40 60 80 100 mW
Pull-in Value Contact Resistance

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(3) Breakdown Voltage (4) Insulation Resistance

(DC 100V)
99.9

99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

DC : V 95
800 90
Breakdown Voltage

80
600 70
60
50
40
30
400 20
10
5
200
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 10
10
10
11
10
12
10
13 14
10 W
AT
Pull-in Value
Insulation Resistance

(5) Electrostatic Capacitance

(1MHz)

pF
Electrostatic Capacitance

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
10 20 30 40 50 AT
Pull-in Value

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n OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Operate Time 0.4max ms
Bounce Time 0.4max ms
Release Time 0.05max ms
Resonant Frequency 3700±300 Hz
Maximum Operating Frequency 500 Hz

(1) Operate Time (2) Bounce Time

(25Hz: 100AT energized)

(25Hz: 100AT energized)
99.9
ms
0.5 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent 95
0.4
90

Operate Time

80
0.3 70
60
50
40
0.2 30
20
10
5
0.1
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 ms
Pull-in Value Bounce Time

(3) Release Time (4) Resonant Frequency

99.9

99
Cumulative Frequency Percent

95
(25Hz: 100AT energized)
90
ms 80
70
15 60
Release Time

50
40
30
10 20
10
5
5
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 3400 3700 4000 Hz
Drop-out Value
Resonant Frequency

122
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n MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Lead Tensile Test (Static Load) (2) Lead Tensile Strength

(22.2N-10sec)
AT 99.9
60
99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

95
50
90

40 80
70
60
50
30 40
30
PI 20
10
20 5
1
DO
10
0.1
0 20 40 60 80 100N
0 Breaking Load


Contact Resistance

80

60 CR

40

Before Test After Test

n ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Temperature Characteristics
％

40
CR

30

20

DO
Rate of Change

10
PI

−10

−20

−30

−40 −20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 ℃

Temperature

123
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(2) Temperature Cycle (3) Temperature and Humidity Cycle

-10℃∼+65℃
(-55℃∼+125℃) 80％∼98％
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 PI 30 PI

20 20

DO DO
10 10

0 0


mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

100 100

80 CR 80 CR

60 60

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(4) High Temperature Storage Test (5) Low Temperature Storage Test

(+125℃-500H) (-40℃-500H)
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 PI 30 PI

20 20

DO DO
10 10

0 0

mW mW
Contact Resistance
Contact Resistance

100 100

80 CR 80 CR

60 60

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(6) Shock Test

1) Electrical Characteristics 2) Misoperation Area
2
(294m/s : 11ms) (open→close)
AT
60 G
1500
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

Acceleration
30 PI 1000

Misoperation
20
Area
DO
10
500
0

mW

Contact Resistance

100

80 CR
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
AT
Pull-in Value
60

Before Test After Test

(7) Vibration Test

2
(196m/s : 10∼2000Hz)
AT
60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

30 PI

20

DO
10

mW
Contact Resistance

100

80 CR

60

Before Test After Test

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n LIFE EXPECTANCY DATA:ORD325

（%）
99.9

90 No Failure

Cumulative Failure Rate

70
Load Conditions 50 10mA 5mA 1mA
Voltage: 5VDC 30

Current: 1mA, 5mA, 10mA 10

Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations

* Arrow indicates number of operations where test was completed.

 （%）
99.9

90 No Failure
70 100mA 10mA 5mA
Cumulative Failure Rate

Load Conditions 50
30
Voltage: 12 VDC
Current: 5mA, 12mA, 100mA 10
5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108

Number of Operations

* Arrow indicates number of operations where test was completed.

（%）
Cumulative Failure Rate 200mA 100mA

99.9

90
70
Load Conditions 50 200mA
Voltage: 24 VDC 30

Current: 100mA, 200mA, 400mA 10 400mA

Load: Resistive Load 5
100mA

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations

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REED SWITCH
ORD229
High breakdown voltage

n GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ORD229 is a single-contact, high power reed switch (70VA AC or 50W DC) designed for
high breakdown voltages up to 600V DC.

n FEATURES
(1) Hermetically sealed within a glass tube with inert gas, reed contacts are not influenced by
the external atmospheric environment.
(2) Quick response
(3) Comprising of operating parts and electrical parts arranged coaxially, reed switches are
suited to high-frequency applications.
(4) Compact and light weight.
(5) Superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the contacts assures stable switching
operation and long life. 
(6) Economically and easily becomes a proximity switch when paired with a magnet.

n EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

f0.6 MAX f2.75

MAX 21.0

55.4±0.3

n APPLICATIONS
l Automotive electronic devices
l Control equipment
l Communication equipment
l Measurement equipment
l Household appliances

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n ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Pull-in Value (PI) 20∼60 AT
Drop-out Value (DO) 6min AT
Contact Resistance (CR) 100max mW
Breakdown Voltage 600 min (PI≧35) VDC
500 min (20ŁPIĿ35) VDC
Insulation Resistance 1010min W
Electrostatic Capacitance 0.5max pF
Contact Rating 50DC W
70AC VA
Maximum Switching Voltage 350DC V
300AC V
Maximum Switching Current DC0.7 A
 AC0.5 A
Maximum Carry Current 2.5 A

(1) Pull-in Value vs. Drop-out Value (2) Contact Resistance

(Measurement length: 32mm)

99.9
AT
50 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
40 90
Drop-out Value

80
30 70
60
50
40
30
20 20
10
5
10
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 60 40 60 80 100 mW
AT
Pull-in Value Contact Resistance

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(3) Breakdown Voltage (4) Insulation Resistance

(DC100V)
99.9

99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

DC : V 95
800 90
Breakdown Voltage

80
70
600 60
50
40
30
400 20
10
5
200
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 60 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 W
AT
Pull-in Value
Insulation Resistance

(5) Electrostatic Capacitance

(1MHz)

pF
Electrostatic Capacitance

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
10 20 30 40 50 60
AT
Pull-in Value

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n OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Operate Time 0.6max ms
Bounce Time 0.5max ms
Release Time 0.05max ms
Resonant Frequency 2500±250 Hz
Maximum Operating Frequency 500 Hz

(1) Operate Time (2) Bounce Time

(25Hz: 100AT energized)

(25Hz: 100AT energized)
99.9
ms
0.5 Cumulative Frequency Percent (%) 99

95
0.4 90
Operate Time

 0.3
80
70
60
50
40
30
0.2 20
10
5
0.1
1

0.1
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 ms
AT
Pull-in Value Bounce Time

(3) Release Time (4) Resonant Frequency

(25Hz: 100AT energized)
99.9

99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
(25Hz: 100AT energized)
90

ms 80
70
15 60
Release Time

50
40
30
10 20
10
5
5
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 2250 2500 2750 Hz
Drop-out Value
Resonant Frequency

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n MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Lead Tensile Test (Static Load) (2) Lead Tensile Strength

(22.2N-10sec)
AT 99.9
60
99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

95
50
90

40 80
PI 70
60
50
30 40
30
20
DO 10
20 5
1
10
0.1
0 20 40 60 80 100N
0 Breaking Load


mW
Contact Resistance

80

60
CR

40

Before Test After Test

n ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Temperature Characteristics
％

40
CR
30

20
Rate of Change

10 DO

PI
0

−10

−20

−30

−40 −20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 ℃

Temperature

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(2) Temperature Cycle (3) Temperature and Humidity Cycle

-10℃ to 65 ℃
(-55℃ to 125 ℃) 80% to 98%
AT AT
60 60

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 PI 40
PI

30 30

DO
20 DO 20

10 10

0 0


mW mW
Contact Resistance
Contact Resistance

80 80

60 60
CR CR
40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(4) High Temperature Storage Test (5) Low Temperature Storage Test

(+125℃-500H) (-40℃-500H)
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40
PI
PI

30 30

DO
20 DO 20

10 10

0 0

mW mW
Contact Resistance
Contact Resistance

80 80

60 60
CR CR

40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(6) Shock Test

1) Electrical Characteristics 2) Misoperation Area
(294m/s2 : 11ms) (open→close)
AT
60 G
1500
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40 PI

Acceleration
30 1000

20 DO Misoperation
Area

10
500
0

mW

Contact Resistance

80

60
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
CR AT
Pull-in Value
40

Before Test After Test

(7) Vibration Test

(196m/s2 : 10∼2000Hz)
AT
60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40 PI

30

DO
20

10

mW
Contact Resistance

80

60
CR

40

Before Test After Test

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n LIFE EXPECTANCY DATA: ORD229

（%）
99.9

90

Cumulative Failure Rate

No Failure
70 200mA
Load Conditions 250mA
50
Voltage: 200VAC 30

Current: 200mA, 250mA 10

5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

 （%）
99.9
Cumulative Failure Rate

90 No Failure
70
Load Conditions 50
350V 270V
1mA 270μA
Voltage: 350VDC, 270VDC 30

Current: 1mA, 270μA 10

Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

（%）
99.9
50V
Cumulative Failure Rate

90 1A
70 No Failure
Load Conditions 50 50V-0.5A
Voltage: 100VDC, 50VDC 30
100V
0.5A
Current: 0.5A, 1.0A, 0.5A 10
5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

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REED SWTICH
ORD2210
High power

n GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ORD2210 is a single-contact reed switch designed for high current of 1.0A DC and 0.7A
AC and high power of AC 70VA and DC 50W. The contacts are sealed within the glass tube with
inert gas to maintain contact reliability.

n FEATURES
(1) Hermetically sealed within a glass tube with inert gas, reed contacts are not influenced by
the external atmospheric environment.
(2) Quick response
(3) Comprising of operating parts and electrical parts arranged coaxially, reed switches are
suited to high-frequency applications.
(4) Compact and light weight.
(5) Superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the contacts assures stable switching 
operation and long life.
(6) Economically and easily becomes a proximity switch when paired with a magnet.

n EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

f0.6 MAX f2.75

MAX 21.0

55.4±0.3

n APPLICATIONS
l Automotive electronic devices
l Control equipment
l Communication equipment
l Measurement equipment
l Household appliances

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n ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Pull-in Value (PI) 15∼60 AT
Drop-out Value (DO) 7min AT
Contact Resistance (CR) 100max mW
Breakdown Voltage 250min (PI≧20) VDC
200min (15≦PI＜20) VDC
Insulation Resistance 1010min W
Electrostatic Capacitance 0.5max pF
Contact Rating 50DC W
70AC VA
Maximum Switching Voltage 200DC V
150AC V
Maximum Switching Current 1.0DC A

 0.7AC A
Maximum Carry Current 2.5 A

(1) Pull-in Value vs. Drop-out Value (2) Contact Resistance

(Measurement length: 32mm)

99.9
AT
50 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
40 90
Drop-out Value

80
30 70
60
50
40
30
20 20
10
5
10
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 60 40 60 80 100 mW
AT
Pull-in Value Contact Resistance

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(3) Breakdown Voltage (4) Insulation Resistance

(DC 100V)
99.9

99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

DC : V 95
400 90
Breakdown Voltage

80
300 70
60
50
40
30
200 20
10
5
100
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 60 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 W
AT
Pull-in Value
Insulation Resistance

(5) Electrostatic Capacitance

(1MHz)

pF
Electrostatic Capacitance

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
10 20 30 40 50 60
AT
Pull-in Value

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n OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Operate Time 0.6max ms
Bounce Time 0.5max ms
Release Time 0.05max ms
Resonant Frequency 2500±250 Hz
Maximum Operating Frequency 500 Hz

(1) Operate Time (2) Bounce Time

(25Hz: 100AT energized)

(25Hz: 100AT energized)
99.9
ms
0.5 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)
95
0.4 90


Operate Time

80
0.3 70
60
50
40
30
0.2 20
10
5
0.1
1

0.1
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 ms
AT
Pull-in Value Bounce Time

(3) Release Time (4) Resonant Frequency

99.9

99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
(25Hz: 100AT energized)
90
ms 80
70
15 60
Release Time

50
40
30
10 20
10
5
5
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 2250 2500 2750 Hz
Drop-out Value
Resonant Frequency

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n MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Lead Tensile Test (Static Load) (2) Lead Tensile Strength

(22.2N-10sec)
AT 99.9
60
99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

95
50
90

40 80
PI 70
60
50
30 40
30
20
10
20 5
DO
1
10
0.1
0 20 40 60 80 100N
0 Breaking Load


mW
Contact Resistance

80

60
CR
40

Before Test After Test

n ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Temperature Characteristics
％

40
CR
30

20
Rate of Change

DO
10

PI
0

−10

−20

−30

−40 −20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 ℃

Temperature

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(2) Temperature Cycle (3) Temperature and Humidity Cycle

-10℃ to 65 ℃
(-55℃ to 125 ℃) 80% to 98%
AT AT
60 60

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40
PI PI

30 30

20 20
DO DO

10 10

0 0


mW mW
Contact Resistance
Contact Resistance

80 80

60 60
CR CR
40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(4) High Temperature Storage Test (5) Low Temperature Storage Test

(+125℃-500H) (-40℃-500H)
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40
PI PI

30 30

20 20
DO DO

10 10

0 0

mW mW
Contact Resistance
Contact Resistance

80 80

60 60
CR CR
40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(6) Shock Test

1) Electrical Characteristics 2) Misoperation Area
2
(294m/s : 11ms) (open→close)
AT
60 G
1500
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40
PI

Acceleration
30 1000

20 Misoperation
DO Area

10
500
0

mW

Contact Resistance

80

60
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
CR AT
Pull-in Value
40

Before Test After Test

(7) Vibration Test

2
(196m/s : 10∼2000Hz)
AT
60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40
PI

30

20
DO

10

mW
Contact Resistance

80

60
CR

40

Before Test After Test

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n LIFE EXPECTANCY DATA: ORD2210

（%）
99.9

90

Cumulative Failure Rate

70 0.7A
Load Conditions 50 0.5A
Voltage: 100VAC 30

Current: 0.7A, 0.5A 10

Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations

 （%）
99.9
Cumulative Failure Rate

90 100V
70 0.5 A
Load Conditions 50V
50
Voltage: 100VDC, 50VDC 30 1A
No Failure
Current: 0.5A, 1.0A, 0.5A 10
50V-0.5A
Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

（%）
99.9
No Failure
Cumulative Failure Rate

90
70
Load Conditions 50
Voltage: 15VDC 30

Current: 3mA 10
5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

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REED SWITCH
ORD2210V
Vacuum high power

n GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ORD2210V is a vacuum type, small single-contact reed switch designed for ultra high
breakdown voltages up to 1000V DC.

n FEATURES
(1) Hermetically sealed within a glass tube with inert gas, reed contacts are not influenced by
the external atmospheric environment.
(2) Quick response
(3) Comprising of operating parts and electrical parts arranged coaxially, reed switches are
suited to high-frequency applications.
(4) Compact and light weight.
(5) Superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the contacts assures stable switching
operation and long life. 
(6) Economically and easily becomes a proximity switch when paired with a magnet.

n EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

f0.6 MAX f2.75

MAX 21.0

55.4±0.3

n APPLICATIONS
l Automotive electronic devices
l Control equipment
l Communication equipment
l Measurement equipment
l Household appliances

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n ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Pull-in Value (PI) 20∼60 AT
Drop-out Value (DO) 7min AT
Contact Resistance (CR) 100max mW
Breakdown Voltage 1000min VDC
Insulation Resistance 1010min W
Electrostatic Capacitance 0.5max pF
100 VA
Maximum Switching Voltage 350DC V
300AC V
Maximum Switching Current 1.0 A
Maximum Carry Current 2.5 A

(1) Pull-in Value vs. Drop-out Value (2) Contact Resistance

(Measurement length: 32mm)

99.9
AT
50 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
40 90
Drop-out Value

80
30 70
60
50
40
30
20 20
10
5
10
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 60 40 60 80 100 mW
AT
Pull-in Value Contact Resistance

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(3) Breakdown Voltage (4) Insulation Resistance

(DC 100V)
99.9

5000 99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

DC : V 95
4000 90
Breakdown Voltage

80
3000 70
60
50
40
30
2000 20
10
5
1000
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 60 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 W
AT
Pull-in Value
Insulation Resistance

(5) Electrostatic Capacitance

(1MHz)

pF
Electrostatic Capacitance

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
10 20 30 40 50 60
AT
Pull-in Value

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n OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated value Unit

Operate Time 0.6max ms
Bounce Time 0.5max ms
Release Time 0.05max ms
Resonant Frequency 2500±250 Hz
Maximum Operating Frequency 500 Hz

(1) Operate Time (2) Bounce Time

(25Hz: 100AT energized)

(25Hz: 100AT energized)
99.9
ms
0.5 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)
95
0.4 90


Operate Time

80
0.3 70
60
50
40
30
0.2 20
10
5
0.1
1

0.1
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 ms
AT
Pull-in Value Bounce Time

(3) Release Time (4) Resonant Frequency

99.9

99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
(25Hz: 100AT energized)
90
ms 80
70
15 60
Release Time

50
40
30
10 20
10
5
5
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 2250 2500 2750 Hz
Drop-out Value
Resonant Frequency

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n MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Lead Tensile Test (Static Load) (2) Lead Tensile Strength

(22.2N-10sec)
AT 99.9
60
99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

95
50
90

40 80
PI 70
60
50
30 40
30
20
10
20 5
DO
1
10
0.1
0 20 40 60 80 100N
0 Breaking Load


mW
Contact Resistance

80

60
CR
40

Before Test After Test

n ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Temperature Characteristics
％

40
CR
30

20
Rate of Change

DO
10

PI
0

−10

−20

−30

−40 −20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 ℃

Temperature

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(2) Temperature Cycle (3) Temperature and Humidity Cycle

-10℃ to 65 ℃
(-55℃ to 125 ℃) 80% to 98%
AT AT
60 60

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40
PI PI

30 30

20 20
DO DO

10 10


mW mW
Contact Resistance

80
Contact Resistance

80

60 60
CR CR

40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(4) High Temperature Storage Test (5) Low Temperature Storage Test

(+125℃-500H) (-40℃-500H)
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40
PI PI

30 30

20 20
DO DO

10 10

0 0

mW mW
Contact Resistance
Contact Resistance

80 80

60 60

CR CR
40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(6) Shock Test

1) Electrical Characteristics 2) Misoperation Area
(294m/s2 : 11ms) (open→close)
AT
60 G
1500
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40
PI

Acceleration
30 1000

20 Misoperation
DO Area

10
500
0

mW

Contact Resistance

80

60
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
CR AT
Pull-in Value
40

Before Test After Test

(7) Vibration Test

(196m/s2 : 10∼2000Hz)
AT
60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40
PI

30

20
DO

10

mW
Contact Resistance

80

60
CR

40

Before Test After Test

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n LIFE EXPECTANCY DATA: ORD2210V

（%）
99.9
No Failure
90

Cumulative Failure Rate

70
Load Conditions 50
Voltage: 200VDC 30

Current: 1mA 10
5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 104 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

 （%）
99.9
Cumulative Failure Rate

90
70
Load Conditions 50
Voltage: 500VDC 30

Current: 1mA 10
Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 104 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107
Number of Operations

（%）
99.9
Cumulative Failure Rate

90
70
Load Conditions 50
Voltage: 1kVDC 30

Current: 1mA 10
Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 104 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107
Number of Operations

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REED SWITCH
ORD2211
Lamp load

n GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ORD2211 is a single-contact reed switch designed for direct opening or closing lamps of
12V - 3.4W. The contacts are sealed within the glass tube with inert gas to maintain contact
reliability.

n FEATURES
(1) Hermetically sealed within a glass tube with inert gas, reed contacts are not influenced by
the external atmospheric environment.
(2) Quick response
(3) Comprising of operating parts and electrical parts arranged coaxially, reed switches are
suited to high-frequency applications.
(4) Compact and light weight.
(5) Superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the contacts assures stable switching 
operation and long life.
(6) Economically and easily becomes a proximity switch when paired with a magnet.

n EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

f0.6 MAX f2.8

MAX 16.5

44.1±0.3

n APPLICATIONS
l Automotive electronic devices
l Control equipment
l Communication equipment
l Measurement equipment
l Household appliances

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n ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Pull-in Value (PI) 20∼40 AT
Drop-out Value (DO) 8min AT
Contact Resistance (CR) 100max mW
Breakdown Voltage 200min VDC
Insulation Resistance 109min W
Electrostatic Capacitance 0.3max pF
Contact Rating 50 (12V-3.4W lamp) VA
DC
Maximum Switching Voltage 100（ ）
AC V
Maximum Switching Current 0.5 (Inrush 3A) A
Maximum Carry Current 2.5 A

(1) Pull-in Value vs. Drop-out Value (2) Contact Resistance

(Measurement length: 32mm)

99.9
AT
50 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
40 90
Drop-out Value

80
30 70
60
50
40
30
20 20
10
5
10
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 60 40 60 80 100 mW
AT
Pull-in Value Contact Resistance

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(3) Breakdown Voltage (4) Insulation Resistance

(DC 100V)
99.9

99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

DC : V 95
400 90
Breakdown Voltage

80
300 70
60
50
40
30
200 20
10
5
100
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 60 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 W
AT
Pull-in Value
Insulation Resistance

(5) Electrostatic Capacitance

(1MHz)

pF
0.4
Electrostatic Capacitance

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
10 20 30 40 50 60
AT
Pull-in Value

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n OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Operate Time 0.6max ms
Bounce Time 0.4max ms
Release Time 0.05max ms
Resonant Frequency 4600±400 Hz
Maximum Operating Frequency 500 Hz

(1) Operate Time (2) Bounce Time

(25Hz: 100AT energized)

(25Hz: 100AT energized)
99.9
ms
0.5 Cumulative Frequency Percent (%) 99

95
0.4 90
Operate Time

 0.3
80
70
60
50
40
30
0.2 20
10
5
0.1
1

0.1
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 ms
AT
Pull-in Value Bounce Time

(3) Release Time (4) Resonant Frequency

99.9

99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
(25Hz: 100AT energized)
90

ms 80
70
15 60
Release Time

50
40
30
10 20
10
5
5
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 4100 4600 5100 Hz
Drop-out Value
Resonant Frequency

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n MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Lead Tensile Test (static Load) (2) Lead Tensile Strength

(22.2N-10sec)
AT 99.9
60
99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

95
50
90

40 80
PI 70
60
50
30 40
30
20
DO 10
20 5
1
10
0.1
0 20 40 60 80 100N
0 Breaking Load


mW
Contact Resistance

80

60
CR

40

Before Test After Test

n ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Temperature Characteristics

40
CR
30

20
Rate of Change

DO
10

PI
0

−10

−20

−30

−40 −20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 ℃

Temperature

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(2) Temperature Cycle (3) Temperature and Humidity Cycle

-10℃ to 65 ℃
(-55℃ to 125 ℃) 80% to 98%
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

PI PI
30 30

20 DO 20 DO

10 10

0 0


mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

80 80

60 60
CR CR
40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(4) High Temperature Storage Test (5) Low Temperature Storage Test

(+125℃-500H) (-40℃-500H)
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

PI PI
30 30

20 DO 20 DO

10 10

0 0

mW mW
Contact Resistance
Contact Resistance

80 80

60 60
CR CR
40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(6) Shock Test

1) Electrical Characteristics 2) Misoperation Area
(294m/s2 : 11ms) (open→close)
AT
60 G
1500
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40
PI

Acceleration
30 1000

Misoperation
20 area
Area
DO

10
500
0

mW

Contact Resistance

80

60
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
CR AT
Pull-in Value
40

Before Test After Test

(7) Vibration Test

(196m/s2 : 10∼2000Hz)
AT
60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40
PI
30

20
DO

10

mW
Contact Resistance

80

60
CR
40

Before Test After Test

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n LIFE EXPECTANCY DATA: ORD2211

（%）
99.9

90

Cumulative Failure Rate

70
Load Conditions 50 16V 14V
Voltage: 13, 14, 16 : VDC 30
13V
Current: 12V-3.4W Lamp 10
5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 104 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107
Number of Operations

 （%）
99.9
Cumulative Failure Rate

90 No Failure
70
Load Conditions 50
Voltage: 50VDC 30

Current: 1A 10
Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 104 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

（%）
99.9

90
Cumulative Failure Rate

70 No Failure
Load Conditions 50 50mA 10mA
Voltage: 6VDC 30

Current: 10mA, 50mA 10

5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108 2 3 5 7 109
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

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REED SWITCH
ORD2211H
Lamp load, long lead-type

n GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ORD2211H is a long lead, single contact reed switch designed for direct opening or
closing lamps of 12V - 3.4W. The contacts are sealed within the glass tube with inert gas to
maintain contact reliability.

n FEATURES
(1) Hermetically sealed within a glass tube with inert gas, reed contacts are not influenced by
the external atmospheric environment.
(2) Quick response
(3) Comprising of operating parts and electrical parts arranged coaxially, reed switches are
suited to high-frequency applications.
(4) Compact and light weight.
(5) Superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the contacts assures stable switching 
operation and long life.
(6) Economically and easily becomes a proximity switch when paired with a magnet.

n EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

f0.6 MAX f2.7

MAX 16.5

57.0±0.3

n APPLICATIONS
l Automotive electronic devices
l Control equipment
l Communication equipment
l Measurement equipment
l Household appliances

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n ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Pull-in Value (PI) 20∼40 AT
Drop-out Value (DO) 8min AT
Contact Resistance (CR) 100max mW
Breakdown Voltage 200min VDC
Insulation Resistance 109min W
Electrostatic Capacitance 0.3max pF
Contact Rating 50 (12V-3.4W lamp) VA
DC
Maximum Switching Voltage 100（ ）
AC V
Maximum Switching Current 0.5 (Inrush 3A) A
Maximum Carry Current 2.5 A

(1) Pull-in Value vs. Drop-out Value (2) Contact Resistance

(Measurement length: 32mm)

99.9
AT
50 99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
40 90
Drop-out Value

80
30 70
60
50
40
30
20 20
10
5
10
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 60 40 60 80 100 mW
AT
Pull-in Value Contact Resistance

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(3) Breakdown Voltage (4) Insulation Resistance

(DC 100V)
99.9

99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

DC : V 95
800 90
Breakdown Voltage

80
600 70
60
50
40
30
400 20
10
5
200
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 60 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 W
AT
Pull-in Value
Insulation Resistance

(5) Electrostatic Capacitance

(1MHz)

pF
0.4
Electrostatic Capacitance

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
10 20 30 40 50 60
Pull-in Value AT

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n OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Operate Time 0.6max ms
Bounce Time 0.4max ms
Release Time 0.05max ms
Resonant Frequency 4600±400 Hz
Maximum Operating Frequency 500 Hz

(1) Operate Time (2) Bounce Time

(25Hz: 100AT energized)

(25Hz: 100AT energized)
99.9
ms
0.5 Cumulative Frequency Percent (%) 99

95
0.4 90
Operate Time

 0.3
80
70
60
50
40
30
0.2 20
10
5
0.1
1

0.1
0
10 20 30 40 50 50 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 ms
AT
Pull-in Value Bounce Time

(3) Release Time (4) Resonant Frequency

99.9

99
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
(25Hz: 100AT energized)
90
ms 80
70
15 60
Release Time

50
40
30
10 20
10
5
5
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 4100 4600 5100 Hz
Drop-out Value
Resonant Frequency

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n MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Lead Tensile Test (Static Load) (2) Lead Tensile Strength

(22.2N-10sec)
AT 99.9
60
99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

95
50
90

40 80
PI 70
60
50
30 40
30
20
DO 10
20 5
1
10
0.1
0 20 40 60 80 100N
0 Breaking Load


mW
Contact Resistance

80

60
CR

40

Before Test After Test

n ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Temperature Characteristics
％

40
CR
30

20
Rate of Change

DO
10

PI
0

−10

−20

−30

−40 −20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 ℃

Temperature

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(2) Temperature Cycle (3) Temperature and Humidity Cycle

-10℃ to 65 ℃
(-55℃ to 125 ℃) 80% to 98%
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 PI 30
PI

20 20
DO DO

10 10

0 0


mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

80 80

60 60
CR CR
40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(4) High Temperature Storage Test (5) Low Temperature Storage Test

(+125℃-500H) (-40℃-500H)
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 30
PI PI

20 20
DO
DO
10 10

0 0

mW mW
Contact Resistance
Contact Resistance

80 80

60 60
CR CR
40 40

Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(6) Shock Test

1) Electrical Characteristics 2) Misoperation Area
(294m/s2 : 11ms) (open→close)
AT
60 G
1500
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

Acceleration
30 1000
PI
Misoperation
20 area
Area

DO
10
500
0

mW

Contact Resistance

80

60
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
CR AT
Pull-in Value
40

Before Test After Test

(7) Vibration Test

(196m/s2 : 10∼2000Hz)
AT
60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

30
PI

20
DO

10

mW
Contact Resistance

80

60
CR
40

Before Test After Test

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n LIFE EXPECTANCY DATA: ORD2211H

（%）
99.9

90

Cumulative Failure Rate

70
Load Conditions 50 16V 14V
Voltage: 13, 14, 16 : VDC 30
13V
Current: 12V-3.4W Lamp 10
5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 104 23 57 105 23 57 106 23 57 107
Number of Operations

 （%）
99.9
Cumulative Failure Rate

90 No Failure
70
Load Conditions 50
Voltage: 50VDC 30

Current: 1A 10
Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 104 23 57 105 23 57 106 23 57 107
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

（%）
99.9
Cumulative Failure Rate

90
70 No Failure
Load Conditions 50 50mA 10mA
Voltage: 6VDC 30

Current: 10mA, 50mA 10

5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108 2 3 5 7 109
Number of Operations * Arrow indicates number
of operations where test
was completed.

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REED SWITCH
ORT551
Ultra-miniature transfer

n GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ORT551 is a ultraminiature two-contact reed switch designed for changeover type
operation. The contacts are sealed within the glass tube with inert gas to maintain contact
reliability.

n FEATURES
(1) Hermetically sealed within a glass tube with inert gas, reed contacts are not influenced by
the external atmospheric environment.
(2) Quick response
(3) Comprising of operating parts and electrical parts arranged coaxially, reed switches are
suited to high-frequency applications.
(4) Compact and light weight.
(5) Superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the contacts assures stable switching 
operation and long life.
(6) Economically and easily becomes a proximity switch when paired with a magnet.

n EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

f0.5 MAX f2.54 f0.5

N.C

N.O
f0.5
MAX 14.0

51.6±0.3

56.1±0.3

n APPLICATIONS
l Automotive electronic devices
l Control equipment
l Communication equipment
l Measurement equipment
l Household appliances

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n ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Pull-in Value (PI) 10∼30 AT
Drop-out Value (DO) 4min AT
Contact Resistance (CR) 100max mW
Breakdown Voltage 200min (PI≧20) VDC
150min (10≦PI＜20) VDC
Insulation Resistance 109min W
Electrostatic Capacitance 1.5max pF
Contact Rating 3 VA
DC
Maximum Switching Voltage 30（ ）
AC V
Maximum Switching Current 0.2 A
Maximum Carry Current 0.5 A

(1) Pull-in Value vs. Drop-out Value (2) Contact Resistance

(Measurement length: 30mm)

99.9
AT
50 99 N.O
Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

N.C
95
40
Drop-out Value

90
80
30 70
60
50
40
30
20 20
10
5
10
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 40 60 80 100 mW
Pull-in Value Contact Resistance

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(3) Breakdown Voltage (4) Insulation Resistance

(DC 100V)
99.9

99

Cumulative Frequency Percent

DC : V 95
400 90
Breakdown Voltage

80
70
300 60
50
40
30
200 20
10
5
100
1

0 0.1
10 20 30 40 50 AT 10 9 1010 10 11 1012 1013 W
Pull-in Value Insulation Resistance

(5) Electrostatic Capacitance

(1MHz)

pF
Electrostatic Capacitance

1.5

1.0

0.5

0
10 20 30 40 50 AT
Pull-in Value

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n OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Parameter Rated Value Unit

Operate Time 1.0max ms
Bounce Time NO 1.0max ms
NC 1.5max ms
Release Time 0.5max ms
Resonant Frequency 6000±4000 Hz
Maximum Operating Frequency 200 Hz

(1) Operate Time (2) Bounce Time

(25Hz: 100AT energized)

(25Hz: 100AT energized)
99.9
ms

0.5 99 N.O
Cumulative Frequency Percent 95 N.C
0.4
90

Operate Time

80
0.3 70
60
50
40
30
0.2 20
10
5
0.1
1

0.1
0
10 20 30 40 50 AT 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 ms
Pull-in Value Bounce Time

(3) Release Time (4) Resonant Frequency

99.9

99
Cumulative Frequency Percent

95
(25Hz: 100AT energized)
90
ms 80
70
30 60
Release Time

50
40
30
20 20
10
5
10
1

0 0.1
5 10 15 20 25 AT 2000 6000 10000 Hz
Drop-out Value Resonant Frequency

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n MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Lead Tensile Test (Static Load) (2) Lead Tensile Strength

(22.2N-10sec)
99.9
AT
60
99

Cumulative Frequency Percent (%)

95
Pull-in Value ¢ Drop-out Value

50
90

40 80
70
60
50
30 40
30
20
10
20 PI 5
1
10 DO
0.1
20 40 60 80 100N
0 Breaking Load


mW
Contact Resistance

80

60 CR
CR
40
N.O N .C
Before Test After Test

n ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Temperature Characteristics
％

40
CR

30

20
Rate of Change

PI

10
DO

−10

−20

−30

−40 −20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 ℃

Temperature

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(2) Temperature Cycle (3) Temperature and Humidity Cycle

-10℃∼+65℃
(-55℃∼+125℃) 80％∼98％
AT AT
60 60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50 50

40 40

30 30

20 PI 20 PI

10 DO 10 DO

0 0


mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

80 80

60 60
CR CR
CR CR
40 40
N.O N .C N.O N .C
Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(4) High Temperature Storage Test (5) Low Temperature Storage Test

(+125℃-500H) (-40℃-500H)
AT AT
60 60

50
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40 40

30 30

20 PI 20 PI

10 DO
10 DO

0 0

mW mW
Contact Resistance

Contact Resistance

80 80

60 60
CR CR
CR CR
40 40
N.O N .C N.O N .C
Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(6) Shock Test

1) Electrical Characteristics 2) Misoperation Area
(294m/s2 : 11ms) (open→close)
AT
60 G
1500
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

30 1000

Acceleration
20 PI

10 DO
500
Misoperation
0 Area

mW

Contact Resistance

80

60
CR 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
AT
CR
Pull-in Value
40
N.O N .C
Before Test After Test

(7) Vibration Test

2
(196m/s : 10∼2000Hz)
AT
60
Pull-in Value • Drop-out Value

50

40

30

20 PI

10 DO

mW
Contact Resistance

80

60
CR
CR
40
N.O N .C

Before Test After Test

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n LIFE EXPECTANCY DATA: ORT551

（%）
99.9

90 No Failure

Cumulative Failure Rate

70
Load Conditions 50 5mA , 1mA , 100μA
Voltage: 5VDC 30

Current: 100μA, 1mA, 5mA 10

5
Load: Resistive Load

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations

* Arrow indicates number of operations where test was completed.


（%）
99.9

90
Load Conditions
Cumulative Failure Rate

70
50
Voltage: 12VDC 30 100mA 10mA 5mA
Current: 5mA, 10mA, 100mA
10
Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107 2 3 5 7 108
Number of Operations

（%）
99.9

90
Load Conditions
Cumulative Failure Rate

70
50
Voltage: 24VDC 30 100mA 50mA
Current: 50mA, 100mA
10
Load: Resistive Load 5

0.1
0 2 3 5 7 104 2 3 5 7 105 2 3 5 7 106 2 3 5 7 107
Number of Operations

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MOLDED SWITCH
RA-901
Miniature SMD

n GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The RA-901 is a molded ORD228VL reed switch with processed leads. While boasting the
excellent characteristics of the ORD228VL, the molded exterior ensures ease of handling.

n FEATURES
(1) Gull wing shape leads for SMT applications
(2) Automatic mounting of component by tape and reel
(3) Enhanced shock resistance due to resin mold protecting the glass tube
(4) General purpose miniature

n EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

n PAD LAYOUT SAMPLE

n APPLICATIONS
l Automotive electronic devices
l Control equipment
l Communication equipment
l Measurement equipment
l Household appliances

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n SPECIFICATION
Contact Form 1A
Pull-in Value (PI) 15∼49AT
Drop-out Value (DO) 10AT (Min.)
Contact Resistance (CR) 100mW (Max.)
Contact Rating 10VA
Maximum Switching Voltage 100V DC/AC
Maximum Switching Current 0.5A
Maximum Carry Current 1.0A
Breakdown Voltage 200V (Min.)
Insulation Resistance 1×109W (Min.)
Operate Time 0.4ms (Max.)
Bounce Time 0.3ms (Max.)
Release Time 0.05ms (Max.)
2
Shock Resistance 490m/s −11ms
2
Vibration Resistance 490m/s (10∼2000Hz)
 Operating Temperature Range −40∼125℃
Storage Temperature Range −50∼125℃
Electrostatic Capacitance 0.3pF (Max.)
Resonant Frequency 5400Hz (typ)
Maximum Operating Frequency 500Hz

n PULL-IN VALUE TABLE (After forming)

Model No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Pull-in Value (AT) 15∼34 18∼36 19∼39 21∼42 24∼45 27∼49 30∼49 34∼49

n Reflow Conditions

250∼260℃
300 30 s max.

220℃
250 2∼6℃/s
Temperature (℃)

200
160∼175℃ 60 s max.

150 2∼6℃/s 50∼80 s

100

50

Time

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n Magnet Drive Characteristics Example (1)

S
Magnet: 5 x 5 x 6 mm
Anisotropic barium ferrite
Surface magnetic flux 120 mT
Molded Switch: RA-901-1 5 N

Pull-in value 15.0 (AT) 6

Drop-out value 13.5 (AT)
5 Unit: mm

(1) X-Y Characteristic H (2) X-Z Characteristic H

14
14

12 12

OFF 10 10
HOLD OFF
8 8
ON


HOLD
6 6

Xmm
Xmm

ON
4 4

2 2

20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20

–Y N S Y mm
—Z S Z
X
X

(3) X-Y Characteristic V

14
Xmm

12

OFF
10
HOLD HOLD
8

6
ON ON

20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20

–Y S Y mm
N
X

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n RA-901 Magnet Drive Characteristics Example (2)

S
Magnet: 5 x 5 x 6 mm
Anisotropic barium ferrite
Surface magnetic flux 120 mT
Molded Switch: RA-901-1 5 N

Pull-in value 34.0 (AT) 6

Drop-out value 29.1 (AT)
5 Unit: mm

(1) X-Y Characteristic H (2) X-Z Characteristic H

14
14

12 12

10 10

8 8

 OFF 6 6 OFF

Xmm
Xmm

HOLD HOLD
4 4
ON ON
2 2

20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20

–Y N S Y mm
—Z S Z
X
X

(3) X-Y Characteristic V

14
Xmm

12

10

OFF
6

HOLD 4 HOLD
ON ON
2

20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20

–Y S Y mm
N
X

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n ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Temperature Cycle (-55℃∼+125℃)

50 50 70

40 40 60

Contact Resistance (mʎ)

30 Drop-out Value (AT) 30 50
Pull-in Value (AT)

20 20 40

10 10 30 

0 0 20
Before Test After Test Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(2) Temperature and Humidity Cycle (-10℃∼+65℃ 80％∼98％)

50 50 70

40 40 60
Contact Resistance (mʎ)
Drop-out Value (AT)

30 30 50
Pull-in Value (AT)

20 20 40

10 10 30

0 0 20
Before Test After Test Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(3) High Temperature Storage Test (125℃ 500H)

50 50 70

40 40 60

Contact Resistance (mW)

30 Drop-out Value (AT) 30 50
Pull-in Value (AT)

20 20 40

10 10 30


0 0 20
Before Test After Test Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(4) Low Temperature Storage Test (-40℃ 500H)

50 50 70

40 40 60
Contact Resistance (mW)
Drop-out Value (AT)

30 30 50
Pull-in Value (AT)

20 20 40

10 10 30

0 0 20
Before Test After Test Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(5) Shock Test (490m/s2 11msec)

50 50 70

40 40 60

Contact Resistance (mW)

Drop-out Value (AT)
30 30 50
Pull-in Value (AT)

20 20 40

10 10 30


0 0 20
Before Test After Test Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(6) Vibration Test (490m/s2 10∼2000Hz)

50 50 70

40 40 60
Contact Resistance (mW)
Drop-out Value (AT)

30 30 50
Pull-in Value (AT)

20 20 40

10 10 30

0 0 20
Before Test After Test Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(7) Shock Resistance Test (φ10mm steel ball free fall impact height 230 mm)
50 50 70

40 40 60

Contact Resistance (mW)

Drop-out Value (AT)
30 30 50
Pull-in Value (AT)

20 20 40

10 10 30


0 0 20
Before Test After Test Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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MOLDED SWITCH
RA-903
Ultra-miniature SMD

n GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The RA-903 is a molded ORD213 reed switch with processed leads. While boasting the
excellent characteristics of the ORD213, the molded exterior ensures ease of handling.

n FEATURES
(1) Gull wing shape leads for SMT applications
(2) Automatic mounting of this component by tape and reel
(3) Enhanced shock resistance due to resin mold protecting the glass tube
(4) Ultra-compact and light weight

n EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

n PAD LAYOUT SAMPLE

n APPLICATIONS
l Automotive electronic devices
l Control equipment
l Communication equipment
l Measurement equipment
l Household appliances

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n SPECIFICATION
Contact Form 1A
Pull-in Value (PI) 16∼46AT
Drop-out Value (DO) 10AT (Min.)
Contact Resistance (CR) 200mW (Max.)
Contact Rating 1VA
Maximum Switching Voltage 24V DC/AC
Maximum Switching Current 0.1A
Maximum Carry Current 0.3A
Breakdown Voltage 150V (Min.)
Insulation Resistance 1×109W (Min.)
Operate Time 0.3ms (Max.)
Bounce Time 0.3ms (Max.)
Release Time 0.05ms (Max.)
2
Shock Resistance 490m/s −11ms
2
Vibration Resistance 490m/s (10∼2000Hz)
 Operating Temperature Range −40∼125℃
Storage Temperature Range −50∼125℃
Electrostatic Capacitance 0.4pF (Max.)
Resonant Frequency 13000Hz (typ)
Maximum Operating Frequency 500Hz

n PULL-IN VALUE TABLE (After forming)

Model No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Pull-in Value (AT) 16∼29 18∼32 20∼34 22∼36 24∼42 28∼46

n Reflow Conditions

250∼260℃
300 30 s max.

220℃
250 2∼6℃/s
Temperature (℃)

200
160∼175℃ 60 s max.

150 2∼6℃/s 50∼80 s

100

50

Time

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n Magnet Drive Characteristics Example (1)

S
Magnet: 5 x 5 x 6 mm
Anisotropic barium ferrite
Surface magnetic flux 120 mT
Molded Switch: RA-901-1 5 N

Pull-in value 16.8 (AT) 6

Drop-out value 15.9 (AT)
5 Unit: mm

(1) X-Y Characteristic H (2) X-Z Characteristic H

14
14

12 12

OFF 10 10
HOLD OFF
8 8
ON


HOLD
6 6

Xmm
Xmm

ON
4 4

2 2

20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20

–Y N S Y mm
—Z S Z
X
X

(3) X-Y Characteristic V

14
Xmm

12

OFF
10
HOLD HOLD
8

6
ON ON

20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20

–Y S Y mm
N
X

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n RA-903 Magnet Drive Characteristics Example (2)

S
Magnet: 5 x 5 x 6 mm
Anisotropic barium ferrite
Surface magnetic flux 120 mT
Molded Switch: RA-901-1 5 N

Pull-in value 27.9 (AT) 6

Drop-out value 25.6 (AT)
5 Unit: mm

(1) X-Y Characteristic H (2) X-Z Characteristic H

14
14

12 12

10 10

8 8

 OFF 6 6 OFF

Xmm
Xmm

HOLD HOLD
4 4
ON ON
2 2

20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20

–Y N S Y mm
—Z S Z
X
X

(3) X-Y Characteristic V

14
Xmm

12

10

OFF
6

HOLD 4 HOLD
ON ON
2

20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20

–Y S Y mm
N
X

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n ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Temperature Cycle (-55℃∼+125℃)

50 50 110

40 40 100

Contact Resistance (mW)

30 Drop-out Value (AT) 30 90
Pull-in Value (AT)

20 20 80

10 10 70 

0 0 60
Before Test After Test Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(2) Temperature and Humidity Cycle (-10℃∼+65℃ 80％∼98％)

50 50 110

40 40 100
Contact Resistance (mW)
Drop-out Value (AT)

30 30 90
Pull-in Value (AT)

20 20 80

10 10 70

0 0 60
Before Test After Test Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(3) High Temperature Storage Test (125℃ 500H)

50 50 110

40 40 100

Contact Resistance (mW)

Drop-out Value (AT)
30 30 90
Pull-in Value (AT)

20 20 80

10 10 70


0 0 60
Before Test After Test Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(4) Low Temperature Storage Test (-40℃ 500H)

50 50 110

40 40 100
Contact Resistance (mW)
Drop-out Value (AT)

30 30 90
Pull-in Value (AT)

20 20 80

10 10 70

0 0 60
Before Test After Test Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(5) Shock Test (490m/s2 11msec)

50 50 70

40 40 60

Contact Resistance (mW)

Drop-out Value (AT)
30 30 50
Pull-in Value (AT)

20 20 40

10 10 30


0 0 20
Before Test After Test Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

(6) Vibration Test (490m/s2 10∼2000Hz)

50 50 70

40 40 60
Contact Resistance (mW)
Drop-out Value (AT)

30 30 50
Pull-in Value (AT)

20 20 40

10 10 30

0 0 20
Before Test After Test Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

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(7) Shock Resistance Test (φ10mm steel ball, free fall impact height 230mm)
50 50 110

40 40 100

Contact Resistance (mW)

Drop-out Value (AT)
30 30 90
Pull-in Value (AT)

20 20 80

10 10 70


0 0 60
Before Test After Test Before Test After Test Before Test After Test

190