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MDCG-4 15.3mm Sub-miniature Reed Switch
Description
The MDCG-4 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. It has high insulation resistance of 10
10
ohms
minimum and contact resistance less than 100 milli-ohms. This reed switch is
also available in a surface mount version, that is, MDSM-4.
Agency Approvals
Agency Agency File Number Ampere-Turns Range
E47258
E471070
12-38 AT
DEMKO 14 ATEX 1393U 12-38 AT
Switch Type
Contact Form A (SPST-NO)
Materials
Body: Glass
Leads: Tin-plated Ni-Fe wire
Axial Lead Reed Switches
Features
• Sub-miniature normally
open switch
• Available sensitivity 12-38 AT
• Capable of switching 200Vdc or
0.5A at up to 10W
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
• Reed Relays
• Security
• Limit Switching
• Level Sensing
• Office Equipment
• Industrial Control
Dimensions
Dimensions in mm (inch)
Low Power > MDCG-4
RoHS
Note: SPST-NO = Single-pole, single-throw, normally open
Electrical Ratings
Contact Rating
1
W/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
10
10
Capacitance Contact pF - typ. 0.2
Temperature
Operating
Storage
5
°C
°C
-40 to +125
-65 to +125
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.
20.19
(.795) REF.
12.19
(.480) MIN.
15.24
(.600) MAX.
40.38
2.28
(.090) DIA. MAX.
(.020) DIA. REF.
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