Latching micro-magnetic switch with improved thermal reliability

• Main Authors: RUAN MEICHUN, SHEN JUN, TAM GORDON
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 02.09.2008
• Subjects: BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS; ELECTRIC SWITCHES; ELECTRICITY; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES; RELAYS; SELECTORS

A micro-magnetic switch includes a permanent magnet and a supporting device having contacts coupled thereto and an embedded coil. The supporting device can be positioned proximate to the magnet. The switch also includes a cantilever coupled at a central point to the supporting device. The cantilever...