Omron introduces B3W-9 Tri-Color Illuminated Switch

March 2008 - Schaumburg, IL USA - Omron Electronic Components announces the B3W-9 series of SPST-NO (momentary) configuration LED illuminated tactile switches. The switches are available in red, yellow, blue, green and bright green LEDs. The keycaps utilize a proprietary diffusion panel to deliver uniform brightness across the entire surface and are available in color matched transparent or translucent white versions. The B3W-9 is available in one, two or three- color light models. The “tri-color” is accomplished when the red and green LEDs are simultaneously illuminated beneath the white keycap, producing the third color, orange. The switch utilizes Omron’s proven B3W switching mechanism creating a space saving 10mm x 10mm key cap area with a low profile of 11mm height. They have the same footprint as the B3W with the exception of the added LED connections on the PCB. The B3W-9000 has an operating force of 160gf typical with a service life of 1,000,000 minimum while the B3W-9002 has an operating force of 230gf typical with a service life of 300,000 minimum. The contacts have a restive load rating of 5 through 24 VDC at 1 to 50mA while operating in a temperature range of –25 to +70 degrees C in 35 to 85% humidity without icing or condensation. This series of switches is fully RoHS compliant and features a dust tight switching mechanism. These switches are ideal for use in applications requiring visual feedback confirming operation including test and measurement, office automation, amusement, industrial controls, and medical devices. “The B3W-9 was developed to fulfill the requirements of applications requiring multiple switches where illuminated confirmation is required. Being that one switch can deliver three different colors in the same package will not only save OEMs space, but cost as well,” said Cami Marsh, Marketing Communications Coordinator of Omron Electronic Components LLC.MSRP for the B3W-9 illuminated tactile switch with one yellow, green or red LED is $1.837 net each in 300 piece quantities while the two yellow, green or red LED (including the “tri-color”) is $2.446 net each in 300 piece quantities. The blue or bright green LED version is $2.954 net each in 300 piece quantities while the two blue or bright green LED version is $4.673 net each in 300 piece quantities. Delivery is stock to 8 weeks. Omron Electronic Components is a leading manufacturer and provider of advanced electronic components. Extensive product groups include relays, switches, connectors, MEMS flow sensors, pressure sensors, and optical components. Omron Electronic Components is the Americas subsidiary of Omron Corporation, a $5.5 billion global leading supplier of electronics and control system components and services. Their broad product offering can be found in applications for the communications, transportation, medical, HVAC, appliance, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and test & measurement markets around the world. Omron Electronic Components has an extensive sales network consisting of regional sales engineers, inside sales representatives, technical sales assistants, customer service staff, and an authorized Distributor network.

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