vol.246 July 2021
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A long-distance type sensor with a sensing distance of 3 mm joins the small reflective sensor (surface mount type) lineup
Until now, the surface mount type was only available with a sensing distance of "0.5 mm", but now we have released a new product with a sensing distance of "3 mm".
Furthermore, it is smaller, at 1/7th the size of conventional reed products with similar sensing distance characteristics.
Photomicrosensor (Reflective)
EE-SY1201
![Relative photocurrent/distance characteristics (Typ.)](/eu-en/sites/components.omron.com.eu/files/2022-07/onboard_246_2_02_en.png)
Improved design flexibility
The product has approximately 6 times greater sensing distance margin than the conventional EE-SY1200, allowing greater design flexibility.
![Conventional product (EE-SY171) → New product (EE-SY1201) 14.3% by volume / 25% by area / 66.7% by height](/eu-en/sites/components.omron.com.eu/files/2022-07/onboard_246_2_03_en.png)
Miniaturization
Significantly smaller than conventional reed type products, contributing to downsizing of the device to incorporate.
Stabilization of quality and reduction of man-hours by reflow mounting
Surface mount type contributes to stable mounting quality in reflow automatic mounting. In addition, pin insertion and mounting man-hours can be reduced through process automation.
Application example
![For rotation detection: Mobile printer, Label printer](/eu-en/sites/components.omron.com.eu/files/2022-07/onboard_246_2_04_en.png)
![For transit detection: Factory automation equipment, Business equipment](/eu-en/sites/components.omron.com.eu/files/2022-07/onboard_246_2_05_en.png)
* Contents as of June 2021.
In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice