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News Release from: Omron Electronics | Subject: B5A motor
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 29 October 2004
Slimline motor produces good vibrations
A new vibration motor for cellphones, believed to be the world's thinnest, most durable and most effective, has been developed by Omron.
A new vibration motor for cellphones, believed to be the world's thinnest, most durable and most effective, has been developed by Omron A new cellphone LED module has also been added to Omron's portfolio
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 12 May 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Omron's B5A motor is only 2.0mm high - a reduction of around 0.7-1.5mm from currently available motors.
It also generates the highest acceleration of a flat type vibration motor, with rates of 11g (12.0mm) or 9g (11.0mm).
The shaft of the motor is welded to the base to enhance shock resistance to over 200g.
Using a brushless structure, the B5A has a life of over 1 million cycles giving it three times the life of other motors.
It features a built-in driver IC, eliminating the need for additional components for the drive circuit and saving space on the PCB.
Omron's B5A vibration motor draws just 80mA (12.0mm) or 90mA (11.0mm) from a 3V DC supply.
The B5A is available in FPC termination.
Coil spring, plate spring and wire cable options are planned for release.
Omron has also developed the new B5E-143 flashlight module designed for cellphone, PDA and digital still camera applications.
It is 7 x 7 x 2.5mm in size and offers a total central illumination of 11 lux (at 20mA) on an object at a distance of 500mm.
The B5E optimises light power from a three-chip LED coupled with an ultrathin optical sheet, that together provides more than double the illuminance compared with a conventional LED design, helping to reduce battery power consumption.
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