G6SK-2F 3DC Omron Electronics Relay or Contactor (Other) In Stock
Omron G6SK-2F 3DC is a DPDT surface-mount signal relay with 3 VDC coil voltage, 2 A contact rating, latching operation, and SOP package, designed for compact switching applications in portable and battery-powered equipment.
- Manufacturer
- Omron Electronics
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 10
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- G6SK-2F 3DC Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Relay or Contactor
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- DPDT latching relay maintaining contact state without continuous coil power, reducing steady-state power consumption
- 3 VDC coil voltage enabling direct drive from low-voltage microcontroller outputs and battery-powered circuits
- 2 A contact current rating supporting both signal and light-load switching in a single device
- SOP surface-mount package allowing automated PCB assembly in compact portable equipment designs
Applications
The Omron G6SK-2F 3DC is suited for portable medical devices, energy meters, and battery-operated communication equipment where latching relay functionality reduces power consumption by eliminating the need for continuous coil energization. Its 3 VDC coil allows direct interfacing with 3.3 V microcontroller I/O pins without additional drive circuitry. The DPDT contact configuration supports versatile switching topologies including H-bridge motor control and antenna switching in compact SOP footprint designs.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for G6SK-2F 3DC:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the latching feature of G6SK-2F 3DC reduce power consumption in battery-operated devices?
The G6SK-2F 3DC is a latching relay that maintains its contact position after a brief pulse to the coil, requiring no continuous coil current to hold the switched state. This eliminates the 10 mA to 30 mA of steady-state coil power that a non-latching relay would consume, which can extend battery runtime by hours in devices that hold the relay in one position for extended periods, such as smart meters or portable data loggers.
Can a 3.3 V microcontroller GPIO directly drive the G6SK-2F 3DC coil, or is a transistor driver needed?
The G6SK-2F 3DC coil operates at 3 VDC, which is within the voltage range of most 3.3 V microcontroller GPIO outputs. However, since relay coils draw several milliamps and MCU GPIO sink/source current is typically limited to 8 mA to 12 mA per pin, a small NPN transistor or MOSFET driver is recommended to protect the GPIO and ensure reliable coil energization, especially across the full operating temperature range.
What switching current can the G6SK-2F 3DC contacts handle, and what types of loads is it rated for?
The G6SK-2F 3DC is rated for 2 A contact current, making it suitable for switching low-power DC loads, signal lines, and light resistive loads in telecommunications, consumer electronics, and instrumentation equipment. For inductive loads such as solenoids or small motors, designers should derate the contact current and add a flyback diode across the load to suppress voltage spikes that could damage the 3 VDC relay contacts over repeated switching cycles.
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