Compact power relay range expanded with improved high inrush variant

Omron Electronic Components Europe has released the G5Q-HR, its latest addition to the G5Q family of 10A PCB power relays. The new relays can accomplish reduced power consumption and heat and are 45% smaller than equivalent 16A relays. This can contribute to downsized equipment design while opening up new PCB configurations for applications that need high inrush current, such as lighting controllers, smart plugs, home appliances, and power supplies.

First launched in 2001 the G5Q portfolio now offers a wide range of variants covering many diverse applications, from home appliances to industrial motor loads. In response to customer demand for compact design and improved energy performance for 10A applications, the company has expanded its high inrush offering with the G5Q-HR offered in single stable and latching variants.

As the only device in the portfolio that meets the TV-8 standard at 10A class, the G5Q-HR compliments the existing high inrush offering while offering new possibilities for more powerful and compact end-product applications. At 20.3mm (L) x 10.3mm (W) x 15.8mm (H), it is the company's smallest TV-8 product.

The G5Q-HR is compatible with a wide range of capacitive loads as well as ramp loads of up to AC 120V, Inrush 117A. In accordance with its TV-8 certification, the device has been rigorously tested to last a minimum of 25,000 cycles, ensuring maximum longevity and reliability. It also meets the UL Electronic Ballast Rating at 3A 277VAC and 5A 277VAC over 6,000 cycles and meets IEC60669-1 at 3A 250VAC over 5,000 cycles. The device achieves a high inrush current resistance and supports multiple inrush loads. It complies with high input load standards exceeding 100A, such as lighting and power supplies.

The latching type (G5Q-U/K-HR) variant attains extremely low power consumption by maintaining the contact 'on' state with only one pulse of current. This lowers coil power consumption by approximately 9.9% compared to standard single-side stable relays. In addition to reducing the relay's power consumption, it can also help lower the amount of heat generated, contributing to greater efficiency and longevity of related components and systems.