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News Release from: Omron Electronics | Subject: D3SH series
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 06 July 2007
Detection switch shrinks for handheld
use
Low-profile SMD switches are intended for use in presence/absence applications, such as mobile phone cover position detection.
Billed as the world's smallest SMD detection switch, devices in the Omron D3SH series of low-profile SMD switches measure just 3.4 x 3.0 x 0.9mm and weigh in at just 0.02g These switches are intended for use in presence/absence applications to detect location with an on/off signal
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 12 May 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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The D3SH is available in SPST-NO or SPST-NC contact configuration with a rating of 1mA/5V DC.
These versatile switches are available in right or left operating direction, with standard levers (1.6mm travel) or long levers (2.1mm travel), and can be shipped with or without a locating boss.
The D3SH is a durable switch exhibiting high shock and vibration resistance while operating in a temperature range of -25 to +85C in 60% humidity without icing or condensation.
This series of switches is fully RoHS compliant and has a minimum life expectancy of 100,000 operations.
"The D3SH was delivered in response to market demand to down size handheld devices".
"Omron's engineers were able to deliver the smallest detection switch on the market without compromising performance of operation", says Cami Marsh, Marketing Communications co-ordinator of Omron Electronic Components.
MSRP for the D3SH detection switch is US $0.55 net each in 100,000-piece quantities and is available in reels of 1000 pieces.
Delivery is stock to 8 weeks.
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