Omron Electronics Component Business has extended its range of DIP switches with a family of piano type components, in surface mount and through hole form. The devices are dedicated for telecommunications applications, set-top boxes and industrial systems alike. Based on an industry standard 2.54mm pitch, Omron’s new A6TR and A6SR DIP switches feature a self cleaning structure with gold twin contacts for maximum reliability. Both the surface mount (A6SR) and through hole (A6TR) formats are offered in 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 pole configurations, with a choice of two operating lever lengths. The piano style complement the existing Omron range of slide DIP switches, offered with 1-10 poles, again with gold plated contacts and a self cleaning mechanism. Omron also offers rotary (A6R, A6A and A6V) DIP switches. All Omron DIP switches are fully conformant to RoHS regulations, and are supplied on sticks for automatic placement. The slide switches are available in washable form with a seal tape.