Omron adds piano-style DIP switches

Hoofddorp, Netherlands, 14 April 2008 - Omron Electronics Component Business – Europe (OCB-EU) has extended its range of DIP switches with a new family of piano type components, in surface mount and through hole form. The devices are ideal for telecommunications applications, set-top boxes and industrial systems alike.

Based on an industry standard 2.54mm pitch, Omron’s new A6TR and A6SR DIP switches feature a self cleaning structure with gold twin contacts for maximum reliability. Both the surface mount (A6SR) and through hole (A6TR) formats are offered in 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 pole configurations, with a choice of two operating lever lengths.

The new piano style complement the existing Omron range of slide DIP switches, offered with 1-10 poles, again with gold plated contacts and a self cleaning mechanism. Omron also offers rotary (A6R, A6A and A6V) DIP switches. All Omron DIP switches are fully conformant to RoHS regulations, and are supplied on sticks for automatic placement. The slide switches are available in washable form with a seal tape.

About Omron
Omron Electronic Components Business – Europe (OCB-EU) is a European leader in electromechanical PCB relays, as well as a leading supplier of components such as micro switches, DIP switches, photomicrosensors and connectors. In addition, Omron has a strong portfolio of innovative technologies including optical display devices, fibre-optic switches and multiplexers, MEMS sensors and components, modules and high frequency devices for wireless applications.

OCB-EU strongly supports its customers in Western and Eastern Europe, Russia and the CIS through 8 regional offices, a network of local offices and partnerships with specialist, local, regional and global distributors.

OCB-EU is a subsidiary of the Omron Corporation, recognised worldwide as a leader of high quality, high technology electrical and electronic control equipment and component products.

Please send reader enquiries to:
Lee O’Toole, Omron Electronics Components B.V.
United Kingdom & Ireland Sales Division
Helios Court, 1 Bishops Square, Hatfield Business Park
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9NE
Tel: +44 (0) 870 750 5661, Fax: +44 (0) 870 750 5662
Email: ukcc_sales@eu.omron.com.
Web: www.omroncomponents.co.uk

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