Omron Electronic Components Europe has unveiled the G5Q-HR, the latest member of its G5Q family of 10A PCB power relays. This new relay model is designed to reduce both power consumption and heat generation, while being 45% smaller than equivalent 16A relays. It is ideal for applications with high inrush current, such as lighting controllers, smart plugs, home appliances, and power supplies, enabling more compact equipment designs and new PCB configurations.
First introduced in 2001, the G5Q series has surpassed 500 million units sold worldwide. Known for its compact design, the series serves a variety of applications, from home appliances to industrial motor loads. In response to the growing demand for energy efficiency and compactness in 10A applications, Omron has expanded its high inrush offering with the G5Q-HR, available in both single stable and latching variants.
The G5Q-HR is the only relay in the G5Q series to meet the TV-8 standard at the 10A class, making it an essential addition to Omron’s high inrush portfolio. Measuring 20.3 mm (L) x 10.3 mm (W) x 15.8 mm (H), it is Omron’s smallest product with TV-8 certification.
The relay is compatible with a range of capacitive loads and supports ramp loads of up to AC 120V, Inrush 117A. It meets TV-8 certification, ensuring a minimum lifespan of 25,000 cycles for enhanced durability. Additionally, it complies with the UL Electronic Ballast Rating for 3A 277VAC and 5A 277VAC over 6,000 cycles, as well as IEC60669-1 at 3A 250VAC for 5,000 cycles.
The latching version (G5Q—U/K-HR) delivers exceptionally low power consumption, requiring only a single pulse of current to maintain the “on” state. This reduces coil power consumption by approximately 99.9% compared to standard relays, minimizing heat generation and extending the lifespan of both the relay and surrounding components.
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