Crisp action, long life tactile switch launched by Omron
Hoofddorp, Netherlands, 7 March 2012 – Omron Electronic Components B.V. has announced a new IP67 sealed tactile switch offering long term reliability and a crisp clicking switch action.
Sealed to IP67 (IEC60529), the Omron B3SL provides enhanced resistance to dust penetration, helping ensure that its rated life of 100,000 operating cycles can be achieved even in harsh operating conditions. The vertically operated switch, which features a high operating force of 1.96N, is noted for its precise, crisp clicking action. The B3SL features a medium stroke which is achieved by using a rubber plunger, and has a pretravel of 0.3mm.
Andries de Bruin, Omron European Product Marketing Manager, Switches, said, “The B3SL takes the comprehensive Omron tactile switches range into medical and process control applications including keyboards with a membrane overlay or standalone keypads. The IP67 sealed versions are protected against contamination of the switching contacts in dusty environments and allow immersive cleaning of the PCB.”
Featuring a compact design with dimensions of just 6.2mm (l) x 6.5mm (w) x 3.4mm (h) the B3SL is rated for switching currents of 1mA at 5VDC to a maximum of 50mA at 12VDC with a resistive load and features an insulation resistance of 100M ohms at 100VDC and a contact resistance of 100m ohms. The B3SL switch has a maximum bounce time of 5ms and supports an ambient operating temperature range of -25°C to +90°C.
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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, photo micro sensors and connectors. In addition, Omron has a strong portfolio of innovative technologies including optical display devices, fibre-optic components, 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: Marketing Support Group, Omron Electronics Components B.V., Wegalaan 57, 2132 JD, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
tel: +31 235 681 296, fax: +31 235 681 222, email: info-components@eu.omron.com, web: http://components.omron.eu
Press Contact: Peter van der Sluijs, Neesham Public Relations, tel: +44 (0) 1296 628180, email: peterv@neesham.co.uk
Press Contact: Peter van der Sluijs, Neesham Public Relations, Tel: 44 (0) 1296 628180, Email: peterv@neesham.co.uk,
Please send reader enquiries to: Marketing Support Group, Omron Electronics Components B.V., Wegalaan 57, 2132 JD, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, tel: 31 235 681 296, fax: 31 235 681 222, email: info-components@eu.omron.com, web: http://components.omron.eu
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