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Product category: Switches and Keyboards
News Release from: Omron Electronics | Subject: A6RS series
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 15 August 2007

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Rotary DIP switches allow easy setting by the end user as specified in their instruction manual.

Available now from Omron Electronic Components, the A6RS series of gullwing-terminal surface-mount (SMD) rotary DIP switches provide static function-select settings on control boards These top-actuated switches are available with flat or extended shafts, 10- (decimal) or 16-position (hexadecimal) outputs and terminal arrangements of 4 x 1 and 3 x 3, which allow for flexibility in circuit design

They all have highly visible legends with an arrow on the actuator to aide in proper code setting.

These RoHS compliant switches are designed to withstand peak reflow temperatures of 260C and are perfect for use in applications that are commonly found in HVAC, medical and security equipment.

The A6RS has a contact rating of 25mA at 24V DC with maximum initial contact resistance of 200mohm.

It operates in an ambient operating temperature range of -25 to +80C, and can be supplied in tubes or tape and reeled.

"DIP switches allow manufacturers flexibility to use a control board in multiple applications".

"Rotary DIP switches allow easy setting by the end user as specified in their instruction manual".

"The A6RS product extends the flexibility in design with all of its options", says Cami Marsh, Marketing Communications Co-Ordinator at Omron Electronic Components.

MSRP for the A6RS-101RF-P 10 position top-actuated flat actuator in a 4x1 terminal arrangement is US $1.69 each for a 750 piece reel.

MSRP for the A6RS-161RS-P 16 position top-actuated extended shaft in a 4x1 terminal arrangement is $2.51 each for a 250 piece reel.

Delivery is stock to 8 weeks.

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