Low Signal Relay
G6K
Compact design, offers excellent board space savings.
Available in 2.54 and 3.2 mm coil-contact terminal spacing.
-Y models meet 2.5 kV Telcordia surge requirements of
2,500V for2x10s.
Conforms to FCC Part 68 surge requirements of 1,500V for
10 x 160s.
Available in PCB through-hole, SMT gullwing and SMT
inside-L terminals.
UL recognized / CSA and BSI (EN60950) certified.
Available in single coil latching.
RoHS Compliant.
RC
Ordering Information
To Order: Select the part number and add the desired coil voltage rating (e.g., G6K-2F-DC5).
Terminal Contact form Model
Non-latching Non-latching Single coil latching
2.54 mm spacing 3.2 mm coil-contact 3.2 mm coil-contact
terminal spacing terminal spacing
Gullwing DPDT G6K-2F G6K-2F-Y G6KU-2F-Y
Inside L G6K-2G G6K-2G-Y G6KU-2G-Y
PCB through-hole G6K-2P G6K-2P-Y G6KU-2P-Y
When ordering tape packing (surface mount versions), add -TR to the model number (e.g., G6K-2G-TR-DC5).
-Y models offer an impulse withstand voltage of 2,500 V for2x10s (conforms to Telcordia specifications).
Specifications
Contact Data
Load Resistive load (cos=1)
Rated load 0.3 A at 125 VAC
1Aat30VDC
Contact type Bifurcated crossbar
Contact material Ag (Au-alloy clad)
Rated carry current 1A
Max. switching voltage 125 VAC, 60 VDC
Max. switching current 1A
Max. switching capacity 37.5 VA, 30W
Min. permissible load (See note) 10 A at 10 mVDC
Note: This value was measured at a switching frequency of 120 operations/min and the criterion of contact resistance is 50 . This value may vary
depending on the switching frequency and operating environment. Always double-check relay suitability under actual operating conditions.
Low Signal Relay G6K 1 Coil Data
G6K- 2.5 mm coil-contact terminal spacing, standard, non-latching (G6K-2F, G6K-2G, G6K-2P)
G6K- 3.2 mm coil-contact terminal spacing, non-latching (G6K-2F-Y, G6K-2G-Y, G6K-2P-Y)
Rated voltage Rated current Coil resistance Pick-up voltage Dropout voltage Maximum voltage Powerconsumption
(VDC) (mA) () (mW)
% of rated value
3 33.0 91 80% max. 10% min. 150% max. Approx. 100
4.5 23.2 194
5 21.1 237
6 17.6 341
9 11.3 795
12 9.1 1,315
24 4.6 5,220
G6KU- 3.2 mm spacing, single coil latching (G6KU-2F-Y, G6KU-2G-Y, G6KU-2P-Y)
Rated voltage Rated current Coil resistance Set-up voltage Reset voltage Maximum voltage Powerconsumption
(VDC) (mA) () (mW)
% of rated value
3 33.0 91 75% max. 75% max. 150% max. Approx. 100
4.5 23.2 194
5 21.1 237
6 17.6 341
9 11.3 795
12 9.1 1,315
24 4.6 5,220
Note: 1. The rated current and coil resistance are measured at a coil temperature of 23C with a tolerance of 10%.
2. The operating characteristics are measured at a coil temperature of 23C unless otherwise specified.
3. Pick-up voltage will vary with temperature
4. The maximum voltage is the highest voltage that can be imposed on the relay coil instantaneously.
Characteristics
Contact resistance (See note 1) 100 m max.
Operate (set) time (See note 2) 3 ms max. (Approx. 1.4 ms - standard. Approx. 1.2 ms - latching)
Release (set) time (See note 2) 3 ms max. (Approx. 1.3 ms - standard. Approx. 1.2 ms - latching)
Insulation resistance (See note 3) 1,000 M min. (at 500 VDC)
Dielectric strength 1,500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute between coil contacts
1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute between contacts of different poles
750 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute between contacts of the same pole
Surge withstand voltage -Y versions 2,500 V, (2 x 10 s) between coil and contacts.
1,500 V, (10 x 160 s) between coil and contacts / contacts of different and same polarity.
(Conforms to Telcordia and FCC Part 68 specifications)
Standard versions 1,500 V, (10 x 160 s) between coil and contacts / contacts of different and same polarity.
(Conforms to FCC Part 68)
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Vibration Mechanical durability
10 to 55 Hz; 5.0 mm double amplitude and 50 to 500 Hz, 300 m/s
2
Malfunction durability
10 to 55 Hz; 3.3 mm double amplitude and 50 to 500 Hz, 300 m/s
2
Shock Mechanical durability 1,000 m/s (approx. 100G)
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Malfunction durability
750 m/s (approx. 75G)
Ambient operating temperature -40Cto70C with no icing or condensation
Ambient operating humidity 5 to 85% RH
Service life Mechanical 50,000,000 operations min. (at 36,000 operations per hour)
Electrical 100,000 operations min. at rated load (at 1,800 operations per hour)
Weight Approx. 0.7 g
Note: 1. The contact resistance was measured with 10 mA at 1 VDC with a voltage-drop method.
2. Values in parentheses are typical values unless otherwise stated.
3. The insulation resistance was measured with a 500-VDC megohmmeter applied to the same parts as those for checking the dielectric strength.
4. Data shown are of initial value.
5. The minimum set/reset signal width is 10 ms, for latching coil versions.
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