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MDSM-4 15.3mm Surface Mount Reed Switch
Description
The MDSM-4 surface mount reed switch is a sub-miniature, normally open
switch with a 15.24mm long x 2.28mm diameter (0.600” x 0.090”) glass
envelope, capable of switching 200Vdc at 10W.
This reed switch is a surface mount version of MDCG-4. It has high insulation
resistance of 1010 ohms minimum and a contact resistance of less than
100 milliohms.
Agency Approvals
Agency Agency File Number Ampere-Turns Range
E47258
E471070 12-38 AT
Switch Type
Contact Form A (SPST-NO)
Materials Body: Glass
Leads: Tin-plated Ni-Fe wire
Surface Mount Reed Switches
Features
• Surface mount, normally
open switch
• Low, stable contact resistance
• Capable of switching 200Vdc or
0.5A at up to 10W
• Available sensitivity 12-38 AT
Benefits
• Hermetically sealed switch
contacts are not affected by and
have no effect on their external
environment
• Zero operating power required for
contact closure
• Excellent for switching micro-
controller logic level loads
Applications
• Position Sensing
• Level sensing
• Industrial Controls
• Security
• Limit Switching
• Office Equipment
Dimensions
Dimensions in mm (inch)
Low Power > MDSM-4
RoHS
Note: SPST-NO = Single-pole, single-throw, normally open
Note: Land pattern is Littelfuse recommendation only. User is responsible for proper PCB design.
Electrical Ratings
Contact Rating 1W/VA - max. 10
Voltage 3
Switching 2
Breakdown 4
Vdc - max.
Vac - max.
Vdc - min.
200
140
250
Current 3
Switching 2
Carry
Adc - max.
Aac - max.
Adc - max.
0.50
0.35
1.20
Resistance Contact, Initial
Insulation
Ω - max.
Ω - min.
0.100
1010
Capacitance Contact pF - typ. 0.2
Temperature Operating
Storage 5
°C
°C
-40 to +125
-65 to +125
17.52±0.25
(.690±.010)
(.600)MAX
15.24
19.30±0.25
(.760±.010) 2x0.00 MIN
2x2.34 (.092)
(.000)
16.00
2.84 MAX
(.112)
RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
(.039±.004)
1.00±0.10
(.090)MAX
Notes:
1. Contact rating - Product of the switching voltage and current should never exceed the wattage rating. Contact Littelfuse for additional load/life information.
2. When switching inductive and/or capacitive loads, the effects of transient voltages and/or currents should be considered. Refer to Application Notes AN108A and AN107 for details.
3. Electrical Load Life Expectancy - Contact Littelfuse with voltage, current values along with type of load.
4. Breakdown Voltage - per MIL-STD-202, Method 301.
5. Storage Temperature - Long time exposure at elevated temperature may degrade solderability of the leads.
Note: Contact Littelfuse for specific agency approval ratings.