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Omron Corporation is a Japanese multinational company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of a wide range of products, including industrial automation components, electronic components, healthcare equipment, and social systems. The company was founded in 1933 and has since grown into a global leader in various fields.



Acton, as Omron's authorized regional distributor in the Southeast Asia region, provides services in Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

MOS FET Relays

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What is a MOS FET Relay Module?

MOS FET relay is a non-contact relay used primarily for switching and connecting signals. It has mechanical relays and semiconductors features and is used in a semiconductor inspection system, various measurement devices, security equipment, and a wide range of other applications.

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General Purpose Types

Top-selling items versatile in usage and perfect for the switching of small and analog signals. These products are a go-to choice for a multitude of applications.

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High Load Voltage Types

Experience the power of MOS FET relays designed to deliver high load voltage, all compactly housed within a SOP4 pin package

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Multi Contact Pair Types (2a/2b/1a1b)

Discover our MOS FET relays, boasting a multi-pole contact configuration (2a/2b/1a1b), ready to be integrated into a variety of circuits.

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High Current Low on Resistance Types

Experience MOS FET relays that offer low on-resistance and high-capacity switching, rivaling the performance of traditional mechanical relays.

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Small High Dielectric Strength Types

These units allow for a substantial withstand voltage of 5,000VAC between input and output, all in a small DIP4 pin package. For those seeking even more precision, high-sensitivity models are also part of our offering.

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High Dielectric Strength Types

MOS FET relays with a withstand voltage of 5,000VAC between input and output made possible by a DIP6 pin package

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Current Limiting Types

Experience MOS FET relays equipped with a self-protection feature (current limit), making them an excellent choice for guarding against overcurrent situations.

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Low Capacity Between Terminals Low on Resistance Types

Discover our Low CxR type MOS FET relays, designed with a focus on semiconductor tester applications. They excel at reducing the product of C (capacity between output terminals) and R (output-on resistance). Explore our selection of models that emphasize minimal C and R for superior performance.

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Small High Load Voltage Types

MOS FET relays that achieve high load voltage in a subminiature package

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Small Size High Current Types

MOS FET relays that achieve high current in a subminiature package

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Voltage Driving Types

Voltage-driven MOS FET relays with a built-in current limiting resistor on the input side

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MOS FET Relay Module

MOS FET Relay in module package with SPDT(1C) and 1 pA max. leakage current

Applications:
  • Semiconductor Inspection Devices
  • Factory Automation
  • Office Automation
  • Alarm (Detector, Control Panel)
  • Communication

Signal Relays

What is a Signal Relay?

Signal relays are mainly used for lower than 2A load switching, and can be used in various applications such as telecom & network devices, test and measurement equipment, and security devices.

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Ultra-miniature, Highly Sensitive SPDT Relay for Signal Circuits

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General-purpose, Low-cost, Two-pole Relays for Signal Circults

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G6A

World's Standard Model G6A!

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Subminiature, Sensitive SPDT Signal Switching Relay

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Ultra-compact and Slim DPDT Relay

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Surface Mounting Relay with the World’s Smallest Mounting Area

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Global standard automotive Plug-in Relays (ISO Relays)

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8-GHz Band Miniature DPDT High Frequency Relay for High-speed Differential Transmission Signal Switching

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Compact, Industry-Standard 2-pole relay, designed to switch 2A Signal Loads.

Applications:
  • Security device (Detector, Control Panel)
  • Testing and measuring device (Oscilloscopes and measuring devices, IC testers and other inspection devices)
  • Industrial device (Machine tools, molding machines, welding machines, mounters and other industrial robots)
  • Amusement equipment (Gaming machines and peripherals)

Power Relays

What is a PCB Power Relay?

Power relays for printed circuit boards offer superior performance in high-capacity load switching in the power supply system owing to its material that can resist to contact arc and single contact structure (see figure). These power relays also retain excellent performance in contact volume and contact pressure.
In addition, these power relays comply with various safety standards. The products line-up includes relays that have enhanced insulation distance between coil contacts

What is a DC Power Relay?

This is a relay that performs high-voltage and high-capacity urgent shutdown of DC circuits.
These relays not only energize DC circuit but also shutdown the high voltage circuit at high speed when an error occurs.

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PCB Power Relays

PCB Power Relays for high switching capacity

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DC small power relay

DC miniature power relays that enable DC load interruption at 12V and 24V

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Power Relays High Capacities Switching

DC power relays that enable DC load interruption at high voltage and current

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AC Power Latching Relays

High switching current, Diversified Application latching relay

Applications:
  • Industrial equipment (Machine tools, molders, welders, mounters, and other industrial robots)
  • Household equipment (UPS, switching power supply)
  • Power supplies (UPS, switching power supply)
  • FA equipment (Programmable controllers, temperature controllers, timers, and various I/O devices)
  • Electrical household appliances (Air conditioners, washing machines, refrigerators, etc.)
  • Energy Market (UPS, PV Inverter, EV Charger, Industrial air conditioner, etc.)

Basic Switches

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Miniature Basics Switches (V-Size)

Miniature Basic Switches 27.8W×10.3D×15.9H

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Subminiature Basic Switches (S-Size)

Subminiature Basic Switches 19.8W×6.4D×10.2H

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Ultra Subminiature Basic Switches (J-Size)

Ultra Subminiature Basic Switches 12.8W×5.8D×6.5H

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Sealed Basic Switches

Sealed switch against water spray or excessive dust

Applications:

  • Automatic Doors and Gates
  • Arcade Controllers
  • Machine Tools
  • Electric Locks

Detection Switches

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Detection Switches

General purpose detection switches

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Surface Mount Detection Switches

Ultra subminiature SMD detection switches

Applications:
  • Electric Locks
  • Machine Tools
  • Elevator
  • Smart Switches for Lighting
  • Mouse
  • Arcade Controllers
  • Transceiver
  • Industrial Robots
  • Machine Tools
  • Temperature Controllers and PLCs
  • Gaming controllers

Door Switches/Power Switches

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Miniature Door Switches

Switches to detect door open/close

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Power/Door Switches

Switches to detect door open/close and to cut the power supply of industrial equipment.

Applications:
  • Electric Locks
  • Machine Tools

Tactile Switches

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Standard Types

Tactile switches for various operation panel

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Illuminated Types

Compact construction with bright and uniform illumination

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Sealed Types

Dust proof tactile switch by sealed construction

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SMD Types

SMD tactile switch suitable for high density mounting

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Hinged Types

Hinged design developed through ergonomics

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Key tops for Tactile switches

Key tops for B3F, B3W and B3FS

Applications:
  • Mouse
  • Temperature Controllers and PLCs

Rocker Switches

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Minimum size class in the industry Rocker switch with reset function

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Minimum size class in the industry Remote Reset Rocker Switch with Delay OFF Function

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Miniature Rocker Switch for High Capacity Switching

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Rocker Switch with External Reset Function for High capacity Switching

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Safety-considered Power Rocker Switch

Applications:
  • Elevator
  • Industrial Robots

Pushbutton Switches /Indicators

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Small Pushbutton Switches/Small Indicator

Small pushbutton switches and indicators with 8 to 12mm diameter

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Pushbutton Hand switches

Pushbutton Hand switch

Applications:
  • Industrial Robots

Toggle/Pushbutton Switches

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Toggle Switches

Ultra subminiature toggle switches

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Pushbutton Switches

Ultra subminiature pushbutton switches

Applications:
  • Industrial Robots

Toggle/Pushbutton Switches

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Slide Types

DIP switch for various setting devices

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Piano Types

DIP switch with up and down operation

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Rotary Types

Rotary DIP switch suitable for channel setting

Applications:
  • Commercial Air Conditioning
  • Security Devices
  • Servo Inverter
  • Temperature Controllers and PLCs

Board to Cable Connectors

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Flat Cable Connectors

The core of a printed circuit board connectors and MIL standard connectors

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Crimped MIL Connector Sockets for Discrete Wires

Crimped sockets for discrete wires join the MIL connector series

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Easy-wire Connectors for Industrial Components

Easy-wire Connectors with e-CON specifications; Ideal for connecting sensor

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Half-Pitch SMT Connectors

SMT-compatible Connectors with a 1.27-mm Pitch

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PCB Terminal Blocks

Terminal block PCB connectors suitable for controller interface.

Applications:
  • PV invertor
  • Energy storage system
  • EV charger
  • Robot controller
  • Servo controller Stepping controller
  • Working machine Forming machine
  • Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
  • Financial machine
  • Home appliances/ small home appliances
  • Building/home security devices

Board to Board Connections

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DIN Connectors/DIN Style Connectors

Comprehensive product lineup based on the international DIN standard.

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Half-Pitch SMT Connectors

Contact pitch of 1.27 mm. Supports increments of 1 mm for stacking heights of 5 to 20 mm.

Applications:
  • PV invertor
  • Energy storage system
  • EV charger
  • Robot controller
  • Servo controller Stepping controller
  • Working machine Forming machine
  • Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
  • Financial machine
  • Home appliances/ small home appliances
  • Building/home security devices

FPC/FFC Connectors

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Rotary Backlock Connector (0.5-mm Pitch, 1.0-mm Pitch, Dual sided, Upper sided Contact) Rotary Backlock Connectors Provide Improved Insertion of FPC/FFC Cables and helps Confirm Proper Connection with Sure Lock Feel.

Applications:
  • PV invertor
  • Energy storage system
  • EV charger
  • Robot controller
  • Servo controller Stepping controller
  • Working machine Forming machine
  • Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
  • Financial machine
  • Home appliances/ small home appliances
  • Building/home security devices

External Connector

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D-Sub Connectors

D-Sub connectors that are ideal for office equipment interfaces

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USB Connectors

USB-Compliant Interface Connectors.

Applications:
  • PV invertor
  • Energy storage system
  • EV charger
  • Robot controller
  • Servo controller Stepping controller
  • Working machine Forming machine
  • Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
  • Financial machine
  • Home appliances/ small home appliances
  • Building/home security devices

IC Sockets/Jumper Plugs

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IC Sockets

IC Connectors have excellent reliability and can tolerate momentary Interruptions in power.

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Testing Socket for Devices with USB Type C Connector

Socket for testing electronic devices that have a USB Type-C I/O connect

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Jumper Plugs

Low-profile Circuit Jumper Connectors

Applications:
  • PV invertor
  • Energy storage system
  • EV charger
  • Robot controller
  • Servo controller Stepping controller
  • Working machine Forming machine
  • Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
  • Financial machine
  • Home appliances/ small home appliances
  • Building/home security devices

Flow Sensors

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Mems Flow Sensors (Flow Rate Types)

Experience precision and versatility with our products, ideal for diverse flow measurement requirements. Designed for high accuracy and a broad range of capabilities.

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Mems Flow Sensors (Velocity Types)

Achieve optimal air conditioning control without compromising on performance quality. Our airflow sensing solutions are designed to deliver energy efficiency without compromising on quality control.

Applications:
  • Combustion
  • HVAC
  • Measurement
  • Clogging Detection

Pressure Sensors

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MEMS Gauge Pressure Sensors

Subminiature MEMS gauge pressure sensors with low power consumption.

Applications:
  • Combustion
  • HVAC
  • Measurement
  • Clogging Detection

Vibration Sensors/Tilt Sensors

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Seismic Sensors

The world's smallest class size, high-precision seismic sensor. IoT friendly.

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Vibration Sensors/Tilt Sensors

Detecting vibration/fall by an earthquake quickly and making it possible to prevent second disaster.

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Automatic Horizontal Vibration Sensors

Quickly detect earthquakes to help prevent secondary disasters. Auto-level mechanism enables mounting at ±5°

Applications:
  • Industrial (Semiconductors/FPDs, machine tools, control panels, combustion furnaces, printers)
  • Residential (Distribution boards, disaster prevention systems, home appliances (heaters, gas stoves))
  • Commercial (Electrical/gas meters, chemical plants, highways, bridges, tunnels, railroads)

D6T MEMS Thermal Sensors

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MEMS Non-Contact Thermal Sensor for Contactless Measurement

  • Achieves a low NETD*1 through the combination of ASIC and MEMS
  • Direct temperature value output allows easy software design
  • Variation of the number of elements (1 to 1024) and the temperature range (-40 to 200°C)
Applications:
  • Refrigerator Interior & Room Temperature Detection
  • Human Presence Detection
  • Screening of Humans with Fever
  • Abnormal High Temperature Monitoring

Environment Sensors

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Sense a variety of environmental information

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Sense a variety of environmental information

Applications:

Six types of sensing functions

Temperature, humidity, light, barometric pressure, noise, acceleration

Photomicrosensors

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Transmissive Types

Transmissive types

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Reflective Types

Compact reflective model

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Photomicrosensors for FA

Small optical sensors to detect the work

Applications:
  • Presence detection (Amusement equipment, Robotic vacuum cleaners, Medication related equipment)
  • Position detection (Cash dispensers, 3D printers, Commercial coffee machines)
  • Rotation detection (Smart gas meters, Mobile IP cameras, Various dials)
  • Rotation and direction detection (Robots, Camera lens mechanisms, Analytical equipment (trackball devices))

Light Convergent Reflective Sensors/Diffuse Reflective Sensors

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Light Convergent Reflective Sensors

This sensor can detect various targets like transparent, mirror or black works.

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Diffuse Reflective Sensors

Miniature long-distance diffuse reflective sensor that can be installed anywhere.

Applications:
  • Analysis equipment – Container detection
  • Printing equipment – Printed paper detection
  • Tablet packagers- Tablet package detection
  • Coffee makers – Cup detection
  • Delivery boxes – Article detection inside boxes
  • Sanitation equipment -Hand detection

B5WC Color Sensor to Build into Equipment

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Reliable Detection of Changes and Differences in Color – Contributes to Automation of Equipment –

  • Improves equipment maintenance efficiency by monitoring the changes in liquid color.
  • Assists equipment multifunctionality and work automation by an operation based on the color information of the detected object.
  • Provides stable operation of equipment by detecting the objects by color.
  • Can be built into equipment thanks to its compact form* and high degree of installation flexibility.
Applications:
  • Machine tool – Remote monitoring of lubricant color
  • Drink dispenser – Automatic supply of beverages according to the cup color
  • Object detection on the production line

Displacement Sensors/Ranging Sensors

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3D TOF Sensors Module

Real-time 3D sensing of distance to humans or objects

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Micro-displacement Sensors

Higher resolution, ultra compact and suitable for paper thickness detection

Applications:
  • AMR/ Service robots- Drop detection/ Environment recognition, Periphery recognition/ Human recognition
  • Logistics and conveyance- Volume and shape measurement, Empty space detection
  • Observation- Behavioral understanding and observation of patients under long-term care
  • Automatic doors/elevators- Counting people and tracking traffic flows

Human Detecting Sensors

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Human Image Sensors

Image sensing compo with 10 different image sensing functions to recognize people's conditions.

Applications:
  • Beverage vending machines, ticket vending machines, POS, signage
  • Industrial equipment
  • Long-distance detection type

Human Image Solution

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Applications:
  • Digital camera, Smart phone
    (Camera App)
  • Security
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  • Digital signage
  • Photo management software
  • Vending machine
  • Communication robot

W7ED Touch Sensor

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Reliable operation that requires only a light touch. Models equipped with anti-static FG terminals are also available.

  • Suitable for embedding in equipment
  • Enables touch sensor configurations to be created that suit your application. Touch electrodes and touch sensor electrodes can be fastened just using screws.
  • Body-to-electrode static electricity transfers can easily be prevented using FG terminal models.
  • Supports 5 to 15 VDC, with open-collector output.
Applications:
  • Lights
  • Elevators
  • Vending Machines
  • Faucets

2JCIE-EV Sensor Evaluation Board

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Sensor evaluation board that supports open platform

  • Easily implement development of a new IoT system that senses a wide variety of environmental information
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OMRON can manufacture the world’s smallest class* testing sockets with a narrow pitch of 0.175mm
Camera and display modules, which are becoming more multifunctional through high-density mounting, are increasingly using narrower pin spacing. It is extremely difficult to inspect extremely small products with dozens of terminals arranged in a narrow pitch. However, the narrow-pitch compatible type, which is packed with OMRON’s technology, can realize highly accurate inspection even for extremely small and narrow-pitch products that require delicate handling.
Let OMRON take care of the inspection of extremely small and multi-terminal electronic components.

*According to our own research in March 2023

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*Specifications are for reference only and may vary depending on the customized product.

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World’s smallest class* with a narrow pitch of 0.175mm
*According to our own research in March 2023

Pogo pins are cylindrical in shape and occupy mounting space, making it difficult to place them side by side at a pitch of 0.35mm or less. Forcibly making the size to be smaller will make it less durable, and the pin will break immediately. However, OMRON’s blade pins, which are formed by depositing metal onto a mold plate using the EFC process technology, are plate-shaped, so they can be arranged at a minimum pitch of 0.175mm. OMRON’s testing sockets meet the narrow pitch needs of inspection products which are becoming increasingly multifunctional due to high-density mounting.

Left: OMRON’s blade pin
Right: Pogo pin

Plate blade pins are thinner than cylindrical pogo pins

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OMRON’s blade pin
Plate shape enables narrower pitches.
Minimum pitch width of 0.175mm

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Cylindrical shape makes it difficult to narrow the pitch compared to plate-shaped blade pins.
Minimum pitch width of 0.35mm

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High frequency is one of the most important technologies in the mobile communication field. Electronic equipment all around us such as wireless LANs, cellular phones, and GPS are full of high-frequency circuits. Naturally, the equipment used to inspect them is also required to have excellent high-frequency characteristics. OMRON’s high frequency compatible sockets can handle up to 43.5GHz frequency band.
We propose a path length that has sufficient stroke length.

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*Specifications are for reference only and may vary depending on the customized product.

World’s smallest class* with a narrow pitch of 0.175mm
*According to our own research in March 2023

OMRON’s high-frequency compatible sockets can handle up to 43.5GHz frequency band. The key to enhancing high-frequency characteristics is to eliminate contact resistance as much as possible. Since general pogo pins are composed of multiple parts, they tend to have high internal resistance and poor high-frequency characteristics. However, OMRON’s high-frequency pins can be manufactured in a single component using a processing method unique to the EFC process technology. Excellent high-frequency characteristics can be achieved because there is no contact resistance between the contacting parts of the components.

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High durability and reduced maintenance

Custom design recommendations that best suit the customer’s application and OMRON’s original material blend* make our sockets more than five times more durable than pogo-pin sockets. This greatly reduces the frequency of testing socket replacement at the inspection site, contributing to improved production efficiency.

*Patent No. 5077479

 
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The need for high-capacity equipment is steadily increasing, and the equipment that inspects the equipment is also required to handle high capacities. OMRON’s high-current compatible sockets have a long mechanical durability of 500,000 times or more and can handle high currents of 2.5A DC or higher. A wide range of variations are available to expand the scope of customer inspections.

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*Specifications are for reference only and may vary depending on the customized product.

Bundle structure can handle up to 10A DC

OMRON’s high-current type can handle up to 2.5A DC using a single pin, and up to 10A DC by adopting a bundle structure with multiple pins connected. It can be used for inspection of power semiconductors such as QFN (quad flat non-leaded) packages.

In order to achieve a large current while ensuring sufficient spring property, the high-current type uses a multiple-spring structure where multiple springs are connected using a manufacturing method unique to the EFC process technology. Larger and thicker pins can handle larger current, but this will result in poor spring property, leading to reduced contact accuracy and durability. The multiple-spring structure provides the same conduction area as a single-spring, and the design of providing space allows for flexible movement inside the pin while accommodating large currents.

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Handling ultra-high current range under low duty ratio (actual value)

OMRON conducts duty ratio tests on high current sockets to evaluate their performance. OMRON’s high-current type has the ability to handle even larger currents under a low duty ratio (when the current flow time is short). Semiconductor testing is only used to check for continuity and is not used in such a way that a large current is applied for a long period of time. Under low duty ratio, OMRON’s high-current type can also be used to inspect power semiconductors with specifications of several tens of amperes, which is considered to be in the ultra-high current range in the semiconductor industry. Please consider adopting OMRON’s high-current type.

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Kelvin connection compatible
High-density terminal arrangement with minimized insulation distance to
handle large currents

There are probably many customers who use Kelvin connection measurement (four-terminal measurement) for the inspection of power semiconductor products that handle large currents. The larger the current, the higher the contact resistance, and the more difficult it is to accurately measure the specifications of the device under test. The Kelvin connection separates the terminals for current measurement from those for voltage measurement, allowing accurate measurement of the resistance of the device under test without being affected by lead resistance or contact resistance.

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Since Kelvin measurement requires that the current-measuring pin and the voltage-measuring pin are in contact with the same terminal, it is important that both pins are properly insulated to ensure safe use. OMRON’s high-current compatible type also offers sockets with pins equipped with insulating films.
In general, as the number of pins available for measurement increases, it becomes possible for larger currents to be measured and inspected. Pogo pins are cubic in shape, so they require more mounting space than plate-shaped pins. This makes it difficult to press multiple pins against a very small terminal (electrode pad) for inspection.
In addition, the isolation distance must be secured to allow larger currents to flow. Therefore, with typical Kelvin compatible sockets, the challenge is how to apply multiple pins to a high-current, small-package device under test.
OMRON’s high temperature compatible type blade pins are plate-shaped and very slim. Since more test pins can be applied to one terminal (electrode pad), it is possible to handle larger currents than with common Kelvin compatible sockets. Furthermore, the blade pins have an insulating film, which allows space-saving design without taking up a large insulating space, even when used at high currents.

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Conventional Kelvin compatible sockets require the current and voltage pins to be placed separately in some cases affects the design of the device under test and measurement equipment, such as the layout of terminals. However, OMRON’s Kelvin compatible sockets allow the current and voltage pins to be placed separately within the same bundle by simply flipping the pins. This can contribute to a reduction in the customer’s design and manufacturing man-hours

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The pins for measuring current and voltage can be easily separated by simply flipping the terminals, making design and production easier.

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Pins for measuring current and voltage are mixed, making design and production difficult.

High durability and reduced maintenance

Custom design recommendations that best suit the customer’s application and OMRON’s original material blend* make our sockets more than five times more durable than pogo-pin sockets. This greatly reduces the frequency of testing socket replacement at the inspection site, contributing to improved production efficiency.

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Electronic devices such as MLCCs, crystal oscillators, and surface acoustic wave filters are very small, some about 1/10th the size of a grain of rice. When inspection pins were applied to these products, it was difficult to perform highly accurate continuity inspections because the tip of each testing pin was extremely thin, resulting in variations in measurement values. To make matters worse, the terminals of the device under test are often made of ceramic and are very hard, so the tips of the testing pins were scraped. This resulted in a short life span and increased maintenance frequency, thereby reducing production efficiency. There was also a problem that the broken pin could damage the device under test itself.
OMRON’s high hardness compatible sockets can be used safely for such extremely small package products.

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*Specifications are for reference only and may vary depending on the customized product.

Stable contact for accurate inspections

OMRON’s ultra-small package compatible sockets have a convex tip shape to ensure a sufficient contact area with the conduction pad. The strength of the EFC process technology is its ability to control the dimensional tolerances of this tip shape in micron order with extremely small pins and even in mass production.

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In addition, the material of the terminals (electrode pads) of small devices under test such as crystal oscillators is often ceramic, and the surface is uneven. Therefore, there are cases where it is difficult to accurately measure the movement of vertical pins such as pogo pins. However, due to the movement of the spring that is unique to the EFC process technology, OMRON’s blade pins make contact in such a way that the pin rubs the terminal surface rather than making contact in a vertical direction. This makes it possible to offer products with reliable contact and stable measurement accuracy.

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Omron’s probe pin (blade pin) movement for reliable contact

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Long operating life and reduced maintenance

The convex tip shape greatly reduces damage to the pin tip. OMRON’s blade pins reduce maintenance man-hours in the mass production process and contribute to increased production efficiency.
Furthermore, the blade pins greatly reduce the risk of damaging the customer’s product due to breakage of the tip, enabling stress-free inspections.

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Custom design recommendations that best suit the customer’s application and OMRON’s original material blend* make our sockets more than five times more durable than pogo-pin sockets. This greatly reduces the frequency of testing socket replacement at the inspection site, contributing to improved production efficiency.

*Patent No. 5077479

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High measurement accuracy is achieved even for small sized SOP (small outline package) without damaging the device under test.

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*Specifications are for reference only and may vary depending on the customized product.

No damage to customer’s products

When measuring small devices under test, such as SOPs, frame deformation caused by the contact of testing pins is a challenge due to the fragility of the lead frame. OMRON’s SOP compatible sockets use blade pins that are structured to clamp the lead frame of the device under test from both sides.
Stress is hard to be applied, preventing deformation and damage of the lead frame during inspection.

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Gently clamp the lead frame of the device under test from both sides with blade pins to prevent deformation and damage to the lead frame.

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The lead frame is deformed because the rod-shaped hard testing pin is pressed against the fragile lead frame.

Accurate measurements even in a small package

In the case of small and wobbly devices under test, such as an SOP package, it is difficult to accurately inspect each terminal by pressing a rod-shaped pogo pin against the terminal. OMRON’s SOP compatible type contacts the lead frame in such a way as to clamp it from both sides, enabling the testing pin to be pressed with accurate and sufficient contact force even for an SOP sized device under test. The SOP compatible type provides stable electrical contact and highly accurate measurements.

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Stable contact is achieved by clamping the lead frame of the device under test from both sides with blade pins.

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The terminal on the inspection side is rod-shaped and makes point contact, so it is difficult to accurately bring into contact the terminal to the lead frame of the small and wobbly device under test.

High durability and reduced maintenance

OMRON’s SOP-compatible sockets are five times more durable than pogo-pin sockets, due to OMRON’s original material blend* and custom design proposals that are suitable for customers’ applications. This greatly reduces the frequency of testing socket replacement at the inspection site, contributing to improved production efficiency.

*Patent No. 5077479

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OMRON offers socket types that can be used in high temperature environments up to 200°C. The socket types can be used safely for a long period of time in burn-in tests, etc., where initial failures are eliminated in advance by applying temperature and voltage loads. Furthermore, with the same size design as pogo pins, it is possible to replace currently used pogo pins.

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*Specifications are for reference only and may vary depending on the customized product.

Usable in high temperature environments up to 200°C

Pogo pins generally have a spring inside. Therefore, when used at high temperatures, depending on the combination of materials, the inner spring and outer housing may be welded together. However, OMRON’s high temperature compatible type testing pins have a structure that is resistant to welding by placing a spring made of heat-resistant material outside of the pin. The high temperature compatible type has a contact resistance of 100mΩ or less even after 500,000 operations at a high temperature of 180°C. Accurate inspections can be performed even in high temperature environments without being affected by contact resistance or mechanical life.

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Safe inspection with stable contact

Pogo pins are basically composed of plunger, spring, and barrel designs, and conduction occurs when the plunger and spring come into contact with each other. Therefore, contactability is dependent on the movement of the spring. OMRON’s high temperature compatible type conducts electricity when the upper plunger and the lower plunger come into contact with each other. The contact structure is such that the lower plunger clamps the upper plunger from both sides, ensuring sufficient contact force. The stable contact ensures accurate inspections without being affected by variations in contact resistance.

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The contact structure where the upper plunger sandwiches the lower plunger from both sides ensures stable contact.

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The contact is unstable because it depends on the movement of the spring in a structure which conducts electricity when the spring and plunger come into contact with each other.

High durability and reduced maintenance

OMRON’s SOP-compatible sockets are five times more durable than pogo-pin sockets, due to OMRON’s original material blend* and custom design proposals that are suitable for customers’ applications. This greatly reduces the frequency of testing socket replacement at the inspection site, contributing to improved production efficiency.

*Patent No. 5077479

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