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G5Q-1A4-EU DC12

G5Q-1A4-EU DC12

Omron Electronics Inc-EMC Div
General Purpose Relay SPST-NO (1 Form A) 12VDC Coil Through Hole
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Overview

The G5Q-1A4-EU DC12 is a high-capacity, fully sealed SPST-NO (1 Form A) general purpose power relay from Omron. It features a 12VDC coil with a low 16.7 mA operating current and is designed for reliable switching in compact PCB layouts. This 'EU' variant is specifically optimized for high-capacity loads while maintaining a small footprint of 20.3mm by 10.3mm.

Why Choose This Part

This relay offers a sealed construction that protects against flux and environmental contaminants during soldering and operation. It provides a fast 10 ms operate time and 5 ms release time, ensuring responsive switching. The 16.7 mA coil current at 12VDC reduces power consumption and heat dissipation in dense control boards.

Applications

Home Appliances
Ideal for controlling heating elements, motors, and fans in washing machines and dishwashers.
HVAC Controls
Used in thermostats and HVAC controllers to switch compressors and blower fans.
Power Strips and Smart Plugs
The high-capacity rating makes it suitable for switching mains power in smart home outlets.
Industrial PLC Output Modules
Serves as an output relay for programmable logic controllers in automation environments.

Key Specifications

Coil Type Non Latching
Relay Type General Purpose
Seal Rating Sealed - Fully
Coil Current 16.7 mA
Coil Voltage 12VDC
Contact Form SPST-NO (1 Form A)
Operate Time 10 ms
Release Time 5 ms
Mounting Type Through Hole
Approval Agency CQC, CSA, UR, VDE
Coil Insulation Class F
Contact Material Silver Alloy
Switching Voltage 277VAC, 30VDC - Max
Termination Style PC Pin
Load - Max Switching 2500VA, 150W
Must Operate Voltage 9 VDC
Must Release Voltage 0.6 VDC
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Contact Rating (Current) 10 A

Getting Started

To integrate this relay, ensure the PCB footprint matches the 2.54mm pitch for through-hole mounting. A standard NPN transistor or logic-level MOSFET circuit is recommended to drive the 16.7 mA coil current from a microcontroller. Always include a flyback diode (such as a 1N4007) across the coil terminals to protect against inductive spikes during de-energization.

G5Q-1A4-EU Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
G5Q-1A4-EU DC5 (Omron Electronics) 5 2,691

Also Consider

G5Q-1A4 DC12 Omron Electronics Inc-EMC Div - Standard capacity version of the same series if the high-capacity EU rating is not required for the application.
RT314012 TE Connectivity Potter & Brumfield Relays - Alternative 12VDC power relay with a similar footprint for high-current switching applications.