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Omron Automotive Electronics Introduces New Solid State Relays

26 January 2000

Omron Automotive Electronics Introduces New Solid State Relays

    FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 25 -- Omron Automotive
Electronics, the number one supplier of power relays in the North American
market, will introduce a new line of solid state relays for automotive
applications at the SAE 2000 World Congress, March 6-9, in Detroit.
    Omron's solid state relays feature semiconductors that operate switching
functions.  This enables an endless life cycle and reduces power consumption
by one-third as compared to electromechanical relays.  Designed into the
relays is an EMI countermeasure circuit that makes the relays fully EMI-
compatible for automotive use.
    The solid state relays are designed to meet specifications equivalent to
Micro and Mini ISO-type plug-in relay applications.  They are easily applied
to any 42V automotive system and provide substantial space and weight savings.
    Omron is the first Japanese supplier to make high capacity, solid state
relays for automotive use.  Potential applications for the new solid state
relays include daytime running lights, electronic fuel injector drives and
anti-skid braking systems that require pulse-width modulation (PWM) high side
drives.
    Omron Automotive designs and manufactures a wide range of advanced
electronic and electromechanical components for manufacturers around the
world.  As part of a $5.6 billion corporation with strengths in fuzzy logic,
optics, sensors and the 3C's ... controls, components and computers, Omron
Automotive integrates these technologies into its electronic control
components to help auto makers achieve greater safety, comfort and convenience
for today's drivers.  For additional information about Omron's products, visit
the Omron Automotive Web site at http://www.omronauto.com