5mm Mercury Tilt switch
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The 5mm mercury tilt switch is a small electronic component used to detect tilt or movement in a specific direction. It consists of a glass bulb containing mercury and two or more conductive contacts. When the switch is tilted beyond a certain angle, the mercury inside the bulb moves, causing it to bridge the contacts and complete the circuit, thereby indicating the tilt or movement.
Key Features:
- Size: 5mm diameter, compact for integration into various electronic circuits.
- Mercury: Contains mercury as the conductive element for switch operation.
- Contact Points: Typically has two or more conductive contact points.
- Tilt Sensitivity: Activates when tilted beyond a specified angle, completing the circuit.
- Versatility: Can be used in various applications requiring tilt detection or motion sensing.
- Durability: Durable glass enclosure with sealed construction for reliability.
- Size: 5mm diameter
- Material: Glass bulb containing mercury
- Operating Angle: Activates when tilted beyond a specific angle (e.g., 10° to 45° depending on the model)
- Contact Rating: Varies by model, typically low current and voltage ratings suitable for signal-level applications.
- Temperature Range: Operating temperature range suitable for typical electronic applications.
- Security Systems: Detecting unauthorized movement or tampering in security devices.
- Electronic Toys: Used in toys to activate or deactivate functions based on tilt or motion.
- Automotive: Tilt detection in vehicle alarms and safety systems.
- Industrial Equipment: Monitoring tilt or orientation in industrial machinery.
- Consumer Electronics: Incorporating tilt sensing in gadgets and handheld devices.
Technical Specifications:
- Logic Family: CMOS
- Number of Channels: 3
- Switch Configuration: Single-Pole Double-Throw (SPDT)
- Supply Voltage Range: 3V to 15V
- “ON” Resistance (R_ON): 125Ω typical at V_DD = 10V
- “OFF” Leakage Current (I_OFF): ±100pA typical at V_DD = 10V
- Control Input Voltage (V_IH): 0.7 V_DD min, 0.3 V_DD max
- Maximum Operating Frequency: 40 MHz at V_DD = 10V
Applications:
- Signal routing and switching
- Analog and digital multiplexing
- Audio and video signal processing
- Data acquisition systems
- Test equipment