OMRON Releases Ultra-Slim FPC Connector with Backlock Mechanism

Business Wire, April 23, 2008

- On-board Profile Reduced by Approx. 33%, Making XF3A Industry's Slimmest FPC Connector -

KYOTO, Japan -- OMRON Corporation (TOKYO: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.

1 As of April 23, 2008, according to an OMRON survey.

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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.