This component is a standard reed switch. If a magnet is placed near it, the contact closes.

Included: 1 x reed switch

FEATURES

Ability to switch up to 10,000 Volts
Ability to switch currents up to 5 Amps
Contact resistance (on resistance) typical 50 milliOhms (mΩ).
Operate time in the 100 µs to 300 µs range
 Ability to operate over extreme temperature ranges from -55 °C to 200 °C
Ability to operate in all types of environments including air, water, vacuum, oil, fuels, and dust laden atmospheres
 Ability to withstand shocks up to 200 Gs
Ability to withstand vibration environments of 50 Hz to 2000 Hz    at up to 30 Gs
Long life.  With no wearing parts, load switching under 5 Volts at 10 mA, will operate well into the billions of operation