Reed switches can be damaged by magnetic fields that are too large or applied in the wrong orientation. They’re also susceptible to vibration, and if mistreated, contact welding.

Standex Electronics has created a series of mini magnetic field sensing reed switches, optimised to control up to 10W, 200V or 500mA. Called MK33, they are bare glass surface-mount reed switches with ...

The reed switch’s mechanical characteristics make it immune against electronic disturbances, meaning that it does not require any protection against electromagnetic discharge (ESD), unlike a ...

The Switch 2 is hoping to address the latter through its new magnetic Joy-Cons, and with many people getting to go hands-on with the console at the Switch 2 Experience events around the world ...

Information about the origin of the idea behind the Switch 2's newly revealed magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers come from a four-part developer interview posted on Nintendo's website diving into the ...