Modern automotive applications are more than ever subject to the primacy of miniaturization and efficiency. Particularly talking about switching options, the design of modern automotive applications is increasingly turning to PCB-mounted products in the context of smart junction boxes that come to use in applications throughout the vehicle.
Relays on PCB architecture don’t only promise a significant saving in space – but also an entirely new level of maintenance-free reliability compared to conventional plug-in switching components.
“Those state-of-the-art junction boxes”, as Michael Immle from Panasonic Industry Europe summarizes, “are a downright leap in terms of switching structure: The overall ratio of relays employed is currently increasing significantly – as well as the overall share of PCB-mounted relays.”
Fig. 1: A significant increase in the share of PCB-mounted relays – next to the ever increasing numbers of relays employed per vehicle.
With the new 60A-rated TT series, coming @14VDC with a double make 2 Form A (1 Form U) contact configuration, Panasonic Industry meets the increasing demand for PCB-based miniaturized automotive relays.
Fig. 2: Compact housing and available heat-resistant (110°C) or pin in paste compliant types: New TT automotive relays from Panasonic Industry
Coming in miniaturized housings 17.8 x 13 x 16 mm, TT relay series is expected to save between 15% to 29% board space in comparison to similar products.
With available heat-resistant (110°C) or pin in paste soldering compatible types, the TT series of Panasonic Industry is now a first-choice product for high capacity switching in many car applications – such as defoggers, head lamps, seat heaters, fog lamps, fan motors, the ignition and many others.