Two MEMS-based barometric pressure sensors from Omron Electronic Components Europe have been specifically designed to support height and pressure measurement in drones, smartphones, pedometers and other battery powered mobile systems. The Omron 2SMPB-02B and 2SMPB-02E sensors provide stable and reliable height and pressure measurements, allowing changes in elevation to be reliably recorded.

Omron Electronic Components Europe has announced a multi-function Environmental Sensor that quickly allows designers to monitor seven parameters from one easy to integrate module. Specifically designed for the growing number of autonomous IoT systems, the new Omron 2JCIE-BL01 Sensor measures temperature, humidity, light, UVI, barometric pressure, noise and acceleration.

Omron Electronic Components has extended its non-contact MEMS thermal sensor range with a new narrow-field version specifically designed to provide accurate non-contact measurements of an objects’ surface temperature for industrial control, medical and building automation systems. Omron is relaunching its full range of MEMS thermal sensors in Europe, including wider field versions ideal for detecting room occupancy and similar applications.

Omron Electronic Components Europe has announced the availability of what it believes is the world’s smallest class size seismic sensor, specifically designed to trigger the shutdown of potentially hazardous or easily damaged systems in the event of an earthquake. Specifically designed for the growing number of autonomous IoT systems, the Omron D7S provides high precision measurement of spectral intensity, allowing it to reject impulse...

  Omron's surface mount photo-microsensor range with a 5mm slot width type has been extended, increasing the range of applications in office equipment, consumer electronics, ATM, vending machines and industrial control systems in which this device can be applied.

Omron Electronic Components Europe has launched two cost-effective new general purpose MOSFET relays featuring enhanced performance including improved dielectric strength at a very competitive price. These general purpose devices are suitable for a huge range of applications including building automation, security, communications systems, industrial control and battery powered systems.

Omron Electronic Components Europe has launched what it believes to be the world’s smallest MOSFET relay that has a footprint of 2.9mm2 but is capable of handling 1.5A. Created to help designers of test and communications equipment and other applications achieve the minimum possible PCB size, the G3VM-31QR MOSFET relay is 17% smaller than alternative devices. 

The challenge of de-energising solar PV panels and other renewable energy sources has been addressed by Omron Electronic Components Europe with the launch of a high power DC relay capable of rapidly interrupting 25A at 1,000VDC in the event of an emergency.

Omron Electronic Components Europe is launching Aerial Imaging technology in Europe, allowing directions and other images to appear floating in the air in shopping malls, transport terminals and other locations. Commenting, Gabriele Fulco, European Product Marketing Manager Sensors of Omron said, “This is the future of signage. We believe that aerial imaging will become a commonly used feature of our cities and public spaces.

Electromechanical relays are continually evolving and adapting to meet the requirements of new generations of applications. For example, longer endurance power relays are needed to address smart meter applications and devices that can withstand higher inrush current are required for inductive load applications like energy efficient lighting. 

  A new LED matrix control IC launched by Omron Electronic Components Europe supports a smooth fade-in and fade-out of LED brightness, so that the transition is undetectable to the human eye at any point.

Omron Electronic Components Europe is launching a new dust sensor module, offering four times greater sensitivity compared with other LED dust sensors on the market. The higher performance and greater sensitivity of the sensor will allow tighter pollution control as well as the creation of more effective air purifiers and similar systems. Omron’s Dust Sensor is able to detect particles as small as 1 micron, less than half the size of t...

Omron Electronic Components have announced a faster version of its face recognition module, boasting a maximum recognition speed of up to ten times that of the existing unit. Using Omron’s HVC module, any embedded developer can add face recognition functionality to a system without the need to understand the algorithms or the optical design.

Capable of resolving just 10µm (one tenth the diameter of a human hair or the thickness of a coat of paint), an optical micro-displacement sensor has been announced by Omron Electronic Components Europe. The high resolution of the Z4D sensor makes it suited for paper thickness and multi-feed detection office equipment and ATMs, as well as travel detection in industrial automation systems, consumer electronics and other applications.

Supporting AC and DC loads of up to 5A or 600V, Omron Electronic Components Europe has announced high capacity MOSFET relays for industrial and factory automation applications including machine tools, robots and inverters, as well as test and measurement equipment and security systems.

Two miniature power relays featuring exceptional endurance and performance for controlling home appliances, electric cookers, inverters, lighting, robots and industrial systems have been launched by Omron Electronic Components Europe. 

The range of probe pins for semiconductor device and wafer testing from Omron Electronic Components Europe now has a new outer spring type offering best possible contact stability as well as better performance in high frequency applications. The new Omron XP3B probe pin uses electroforming technology to achieve exceptional performance within a diameter of 0.38mm, 0.30mm or even 0.22mm.

Able to reliably identify mirrored, transparent, diffuse and other hard to detect surfaces, a high performance optical sensor has been unveiled by Omron Electronic Components Europe. The B5W Light Convergent Reflective Sensor detects target objects much more reliably than general reflection photo sensors, even those that are often a challenge - such as black surfaces.

Omron Electronic Components Europe has launched a sealed ultra subminiature lever switch featuring a long stroke, a unique highly reliable contact mechanism and near silent operation. The Omron D2AW long stroke sealed switches feature a unique twin contact design, giving higher reliability. The contacts have a sliding action, which not only helps remove dust and other contamination, but is also exceptionally quiet.

Omron Electronics has unveiled a compact, efficient power relay, capable of switching 5A at 250VAC for industrial control and building automation applications. According to Omron, the G6DN is not only the smallest design of its specification on the market, but also offers the lowest coil power consumption – just 110mW. This makes it extremely efficient, as it requires only a minimal amount of energy to switch the relay.