The latest generation of fully sealed detection switches from Omron that conforms to IP67 standards has been developed based on high reliability slide contact technology.

Omron Electronics Components Business B.V. has launched what it believes is the smallest photomicrosensor on the market, a device that nevertheless offers exceptional sensing performance. Despite its ultra-compact size of just 3.2mm x 1.9mm x 1.1mm, the new Omron EE-SY1200 reflective photomicrosensor can reliably detect objects between 1mm and 4mm away. It is ideal for a whole range of demanding applications including paper pass and edge detectio...

Omron Electronic Components B.V. newly released slide DIP switch uses innovative mechanical design to give more reliable switch operation. The new Omron A6SN features high pressure, knife-edge internal mechanics, ensuring more reliable and consistent contact operation. This design enables any solder flux residues to be broken during the operation of the switch actuator. The switch also uses a temperature resistant resin that enables reflow solder...

A new ultra-miniature micro-switch from Omron Electronic Components B.V. features a unique mechanism to enhance switching reliability as well as a two-stage bottom housing with different levels designed to prevent flux penetration during manufacturing.

Omron Electronic Components announced an autumn promotion campaign in conjunction with its European distribution sales channel. The campaign, supported through its distribution partners, is aimed at design engineers and component specifiers and will focus on Omron’s wide range of high quality, high precision electromechanical switches. The following switch products are included in the campaign: D2F micro-switch, B3SL tactile switch, A6SN DIP s...

A new tactile switch suitable for demanding OEM applications such as automotive instrumentation, medical equipment and process control applications has been unveiled by Omron Electronic Components B.V. The long stroke B3AL switch is a two terminal device featuring a high operating force and long life durability.

Omron Electronics Components B.V has strengthened its European electronic components business team with the addition of two new starters.

Omron Europe's CEO, Mr. Shizuto Yukumoto handed over a cheque of €100.000 to Mr. Cees Breederveld, Secretary General of the local branch of the International Red Cross organisation.

Omron has received an award as the best electro-mechanical supplier 2010 from the French association of electronic component distributors, SPDEI (Syndicat Professionel de la distribution en Electronique Industrielle).

Omron Electronic Components Europe introduced the world's smallest 10GHz RFMEMS switch, code 2SMES-01, offering a typical insertion loss of 1dB of 10GHz in an LGA12 package of just 5.2x3.0x1.8mm Aimed at automatic test equipment (ATE), RF test instruments and similiar applications, the omron Type 2SMES-01 MEMS switch offers outstanding durability, excellent RF transmission performance and very low power consuption compared to standard electromec...

Omron has developed two new relays starting from the existing product families G7L and G8P, specifically to meet the needs and requirements of renewable energy systems. Many of these systems will require efficient DC-AC inverter circuits where robust and reliable relays must be capable of handling AC load switching and providing network grid isolation protection.

Omron announced that it has introduced a Europe-based cable harnessing capability covering its range of top quality relay, switch and connector products. With the introduction of local assembly for harnesses in Europe, Omron can offer fast turnaround on samples, and produce volume quantities competitively to the relevant European standards. The Omron harnesses are manufactured in Europe at an ISO9000 and TS16949 accredited facility, and meet the...

Omron Electronic Components Business Europe (OCB-EU) today announced the release of two new blood pressure monitoring modules that can be easily integrated into new or existing medical systems. The modules are the M3600 hospital grade device featuring full redundancy and comprehensive automatic measurement features, and the lower-cost M1200 for high accuracy home and telemedicine environments.

Omron has announced the availability of what it says is the world’s smallest 10GHz RF MEMS switch, offering a typical insertion loss of 1dB at 8GHz in an LGA12 package of just 5.2 x 3.0 x 1.8mm.

Omron Electronics Component Business – Europe 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.

Omron Components Business Europe (OCB-EU) is unveiling new MEMS flow sensor, capacitive touch sensor and RF MEMS technologies at Sensor and Test Nuremberg, alongside a raft of innovative test and measurement component solutions.

Omron Components Business - Europe has extended its range of compact bi-directional PLC splitter modules for Passive Optical Networks with a new 1x64 version.

Omron Electronics Components Business - Europe has strengthened the sensor field applications engineering team in Munich by making two new appointments. Omron has brought Masashige Fukumoto to Munich from the factory in Kurayoshi, Japan, to offer his design insights to European customers, and to assist in the development of customised solutions to address local applications. At the same time, it has appointed Andreas Barth, a touch sensor expert ...

New industrial M12 connectors from Omron feature a simple, secure, ‘smart click’ locking mechanism, yet retain full compatibility with the traditional screw lock styles. M12 connectors are widely used throughout industrial and process control installations, in particular to connect sensor I/O, and for field bus and industrial Ethernet installations.

Omron Electronic Components Business Europe has announced a new addition to its range of air and gas flow sensors designed for medical, analytical and HVAC/VAV (Variable Air Volume) equipment. The new MEMS-based D6F-P air flow sensor delivers uni- or bi-directional sensing with amplified output in a highly compact package.