OMRON Releases Ultra-slim FPC Connector with Backlock Mechanism – On-board Profile Reduced by Approx. 33%, Making XF3A Industry’s Slimmest FPC Connector –
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- April 23, 2008
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kyoto, Japan - OMRON Corporation (TSE: 6645, US: OMRNY) has announced plans to release an ultra-slim 0.6-mm connector for FPCs (Flexible Printed Circuits) this summer.
The XF3A has an ultra-low profile, with a pitch of 0.3 mm, a height of 0.6 mm and a depth of 3.8 mm (when locked), representing a 33% reduction compared to previous OMRON models. When it is released, the XF3A will be the industry’s slimmest commercially available FPC connector with a backlock mechanism.1
FPC connectors are used in a wide range of applications, including mobile devices such as phones, MP3 players and notebook PCs. OMRON developed the XF3A in response to increased demand for slimmer FPC connectors with backlock mechanisms, which support the development of thinner devices.
1As of April 23, 2008, according to an OMRON survey.
OMRON’s XF3A ultra-slim FPC connector
Features
The conventional features of the backlock mechanism are maintained even with the ultra-low profile of 0.6 mm.
Price
Open
Sales Target
5,000,000 units/month
Factory in Charge
OMRON SANYO Co., Ltd.
Main Ratings and Specifications
| Connector Specifications | Pitch | 0.3 mm |
|---|---|---|
| On-board profile | 0.6 mm | |
| Depth | 3.8 mm | |
| Applicable FPC thickness | 0.12±0.03 mm | |
| Contact type | Upper contact | |
| Ratings and Specifications | Rated current | 0.2 A AC/DC |
| Rated voltage | 50 V AC/DC | |
| Contact resistance | 80 mΩ max. (at 20 mV max., 100 mA max.) | |
| Insulation resistance | 100 MΩ min. (at 250 V DC) | |
| Insertion tolerance | 20 times | |
| Ambient operating temperature | -30 to 85°C (with no icing or condensation) | |
| Materials and Finish | Housing | LCP resin (UL94V-0)/natural |
| Slider | LCP resin (UL94V-0)/black | |
| Contacts | Spring copper alloy/nickel substrate
(2 μm), gold-plated contacts (0.15 μm) |
Halogen-free Design
The use of LCP resin in molded parts eliminates the need for halogen, making the XF3A gentle on the environment.
About OMRON
Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, OMRON Corporation is a global leader in the field of automation. Established in 1933 and headed by President and CEO Hisao Sakuta, OMRON has over 33,000 employees in 36 countries working to provide products and services to customers in a variety of fields, including industrial automation, electronic components, social systems (ticket gate machines, ticket vending machines and traffic control) and healthcare. For more information, visit OMRON's website at www.omron.com.
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