Relays offer switching capacity up to 40 A at 14 Vdc.

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Automotive A5 Series relays feature contact resistance of less than 50 mW initially, insulation resistance of 100 MW at 500 Vdc, and maximum switching power of 360 W with maximum switching voltage of 75 Vdc, 380 Vac. Dielectric strength is 750 Vrms minimum at sea level and contact-to-contact is 500 Vrms. Operating from -40 to +85°C, sealed, immersion-cleanable relays are available in coil voltage options of 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24 Vdc with coil power choices of 1.6 and 1.9 W.



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CIT RELAY & SWITCH Offers RoHS Automotive A5 Series Relay with Switching Capacity up to 40 A @ 14 VDC



Minneapolis, Minnesota - CIT RELAY & SWITCH announces immediate availability of its upgraded automotive A5 Series relays. With switching capacity to 40A, these automotive relays offer contact arrangement options of SPST N.O., SPST N.C. and SPDT. The A5 Series coil voltage options are 6VDC, 9VDC, 12VDC, 18VDC and 24VDC with coil power choices of 1.6W and 1.9W. This small size relay is light weight and offers two footprint styles - both American and European PC layout. This relay is sealed, immersion cleanable. The A5 Relay is also available open frame. Offering contact resistance of <50 milliohms initially, the maximum switching power is 360 watt with max switching voltage of 75VDC, 380VAC. CIT QS9000 and ISO9002 certified manufacturing insures quality and continuous reliability. Standard, RoHS lead free, environmentally friendly (no cadmium) contacts are AgSnO2.

Tested electrical life of the A5 Series is 100K cycles with mechanical life of 10M cycles. Insulation resistance is 100MW at 500VDC. The dielectric strength of the A5 Series coil to contact is 750Vrms minimum at sea level and contact to contact is 500Vrms. Shock resistance is 200m/s2 for 11 minutes with vibration resistance of 1.27mm double amplitude 10~40Hz. Copper alloy terminal strength is 10N. Operating temperature of -40°C to 85°C and storage temperature of -40°C to 155°C. Solderability is 260°C for 5 seconds. The A5 Series measures in at
25.8mm x 20.5mm x 20.8mm and weigh 19g open and 21g covered.

The A5 Series relay applications include automotive and lamp accessories such as lighting control, defrost, flasher & turn signals, power door locks, sunroof, window control, power, steering, blower control and power lift gate along with numerous others. Volume pricing ranges from $0.55 dependent upon coil, contact configuration,
and volume. CIT RELAY & SWITCH lead-time is stock to 10 weeks.

CIT RELAY & SWITCH, a division of Circuit Interruption Technology, Inc., manufactures a broad array of automotive, telecom, security, industrial and audio relays and switches in thru-hole, panel, and surface mount styles. CIT RELAY & SWITCH products are supported by a worldwide network of distributors and sales representatives. For more information about the CIT RELAY & SWITCH A5 Series relay or any of the CIT relay or switch products, contact CIT RELAY & SWITCH, 1152 Highway 10 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432. Phone: 763-535-2339, Fax: 763-535-2194, EMail: sales@citrelay.com, Website: www.citrelay.com

Direct Link: www.citrelay.com/Catalog%20pages/Relays/A5%20Catalog.pdf

Sales & Engineering Contact: Tony Schisler
tschisler@citrelay.com
763-535-2339

CIT Relay & Switch
1152 Highway 10 NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
763-535-2339
www.citrelay.com
sales@citrelay.com

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