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Digital fiber amp E3X-DA
Temperature controller
NEO<E5lN>
The ultracompact and high-quality
XF2H connector and the B3B tactile
switch are used in portable IT (multi-
media) equipment.
SENSING DEVICES AND COMPONENTS
Reinforcing the lineup of universal sensors and advanced sensors products
We have newly introduced the inspection sensor, VISION SENSOR (F400), which recognizes
complex colors, and 3D DIGITAL FINE SCOPE (VC-1000), which boasts high cost performance
for high-quality, low-defect production. We developed the OPTICAL THERMOMETER (Z5R) and
PLASMA MONITOR (Z5pm) for improving semiconductor production. We also released the
DIGITAL FIBER AMPLIFIER (E3X-DA), whose product concepts are easy handling due to clear
display and simple select switches as well as high cost performance with selectable functions.
We are continuously promoting our lineup of new fiber photoelectric sensors and are research-
ing the market for using the UV POWER MONITORS in the food and PCB industries. In addi-
tion, we plan to introduce sensors for safety and environment control in the near future.
INDUSTRIAL DEVICES AND COMPONENTS
In Japan, the Energy Conservation Law was amended in April 1999. Due to the stricter controls
on energy consumption in factories and offices and the increased number of ISO 14000 certifi-
cation applications by companies, demand for products in this area is growing.
Demand for temperature controllers, digital panel meters, and electric-powered monitors is
rising as efforts to conserve energy increase.
New temperature controller NEO<E5lN>
With a housed power supply using the newest control integrated circuits (ICs), the NEO<E5lN>
has achieved 42% lower power consumption with a 22% smaller body. Furthermore, it has a
life expectancy three times longer than our conventional types.
CONSUMER AND COMMERCE (C&C) COMPONENTS
Sales of relays, switches, and connectors were stagnant during the term in review. In the field
of C&C components, the competitive edge provided through strategic manufacturing location,
product procurement, and pricing on a global scale has become increasingly important in
regard to supply-chain management issues. Products in development are microlens arrays for
liquid crystal projectors and micromachined sensors (MMSs) developed for housing liquefied
petroleum gas and city gas meters. The high-precision MMS sensor has been mass produced
for the first time by employing mounted semiconductor sensors.