Molded DYAD®
CM15
Features
Description
• Small size
Clare’s Molded DYAD® dry reed switches are ideally suited
for small switching signal applications. This switch has
sputtered ruthenium contacts and an extraordinary seal
strength, achieved by a patented laser sealing of the glass.
In low level or dry switching environments, both switches
typically provide >1 billion operations. The switches have
hermetically sealed contacts and offer a wide range of
available magnetic sensitivities. In addition, the molding
process provides a solid plastic outer shell. This plastic
shell provides superior mechanical strength, eliminates
concerns over handling glass switches, and provides an
ideal solution for high speed, automated assembly
environments."
• SMT-compatible
• Easily formed leads
• Sputtered ruthenium contacts
• Hermetically sealed contacts
• Fast switching speed — up to 500Hz
• Wide range of available magnetic sensitivities
• Superior mechanical strength
• Enhanced for better auto placement
Applications
• Security
− Proximity sensing
− Smoke alarms
• Automotive
− Level sensor
− Lamp current sensor
• Relays
Ordering Information
A complete part number is represented by the digits to the
right. For example, CM15S1030 is a MOLDED DYAD® with
a minimum operate value of 10NI and a maximum of 30NI.
Refer to the switch operating specification charts for avail-
able ranges. Special ranges are available upon request.
Surface Mount Molded DYAD
Refer to operating characteristics table for complete part number.
Standard Test Coil
The magnetic force (expressed in NI, AT or Ampere Turns) required to cause the reed switch contacts to
close is called the pull-in or operate value.
MOLDED DYAD®
Part #
Operate Range (NI)1
CM15
CM15S1015
CM15S1020
CM15S1030
CM15S1520
CM15S1525
CM15S2025
10 to 15
10 to 20
10 to 30
15 to 20
15 to 25
20 to 25
Part #
Coil definition
Coil resistance
Number of turns
Coil - 1
NARM1 CTC01
1200Ω
5,000
0.0399mm (AWG 46)
3.96mm
Wire size (nom. diameter)
Bobbin diameter (inside coil)
Winding length
10.4mm
MOLDED DYAD® Surface Mount
(1) Consult factory for test procedure.
The reed switch shall be placed in the test coil with the gap centered in the core of the coil winding.
Test leads and their clips must be non-magnetic.
The longitudinal axis of the test coil and the test switch shall be vertical.
Part #
Operate Range (NI)1,2,3
CM15-2024
CM15-2259
CM15-2282
CM15-2025
CM15-2249
CM15-2026
10 to 15
10 to 20
10 to 30
15 to 20
15 to 25
20 to 25
1 Tolerance = 1.5NI
2 Full Blade Sensitivity
3 Surface Mount Switches are packaged 3,000 parts per reel
DS-CM15-R1
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