January 2006—Schaumburg, IL USA—Omron Electronic Components LLC announces the availability of the G5LB and G5LB-25 series of power PCB relays. Measuring just 19.6Wx15.6Dx15.2H(mm) these relays require about 20% less board space and are 20% shorter than conventional “sugar cube” relays. Their small size makes them ideal for clean room filtering devices, freezer controls, and HVAC zone applications. The unique geometry of the switch contacts not only allows the relays to switch a hefty 10Amps at 120/250VAC and 8Amps at 30VDC, but they can also switch digital signals. The relays’ coils have a low power consumption of only 360mW, class B insulation is standard, and class F is available. CTI >175 is standard and a CTI >250 is available that also meets the EU glow-wire test requirements all of the relays are UL, CSA, and VDE approved.
These relays are fully sealed and are available in SPDT and SPST contact configurations and are fully RoHS compliant. The G5LB operates in a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, and has an electrical life of 100,000 operations and the G5LB-25 operates in a temperature range of -40°C to +105°C with class F insulation system, and has an electrical life of 200,000 operations. “The G5LB family offers designers a reduced size option on a feature rich 10AMP, PCB relay while meeting stringent European regulatory standards. They also offer piece of mind in that they already fully meet the RoHS requirements,” said Mike O’Brien, Product Marketing Manager, Omron Electronic Components LLC.
