Reed switches have a pretty solid pedigree of durability and reliability. Even so, they have been replaced by Hall effect sensors in situations that call for a higher degree of precision.

SMT Reed Switches June 19, 2004 By Staff Electronics The RI-80, ultra-miniature SMT switches, with 5 mm max glass length, feature a wide flat lead design to provide both stability during component ...

TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR TSHA2101 fully integrated Anisotropic Magneto Resistance (AMR) sensor replaces reed switches and hall effect sensors in industrial applications. Device is an integrated ...

The sensor part is essentially a reed switch encased in a plastic shell. Normally the reed switch is in open state but when the magnet part comes close to the sensor part, the reed switch closes ...

A reed relay combines a reed switch and a coil into one component. Reed switches are used in enormous numbers as sensors in areas such as alarm systems and medical devices, among other applications.