Gigavac, LLC has announced the latest addition to the company's line of switching devices: the P125 Gigavac MiniTACTOR, a printed circuit board (PCB)-mount contactor that Gigavac characterizes as a small, lightweight and cost-effective solution for DC power switching. Designed and manufactured in the USA, the hermetically-sealed Gigavac P125 joins the company's line-up of other sealed switching products including high-voltage relays and EPIC branded sealed contactors.
Gigavac's P125 MiniTACTOR, a compact, hermetically-sealed PCB-mount contactor capable of switching DC power circuits up to 1200 VDC and 50A. Image source: Gigavac, LLCAt just over three ounces (90 grams) and measuring about 2.5 in x 1 in x 1 in (61 mm x 30 mm x 32 mm), the Gigavac P125 can be installed in any orientation on a printed circuit board. The M4 power connections and M3 coil connections are designed for easy and secure PCB mounting. The sealed chamber for both contacts and coil assures clean switching in any environment. According to Gigavac, safe make and break power switching can be achieved at any voltage up to 1200 VDC. With bi-directional switching capability and current carry to 50 A (100 sec.; 30 A for 10,000 sec.), the company positions the P125 MiniTACTOR as an excellent choice for any PCB power switching application including pre-charge applications.
