PRESS RELEASE
April 02, 2025
FCL Components Launches Signal Switching Relays for Automotive Applications Including EV Battery Controls (Americas)
SAN JOSE, Calif. – April 2, 2025 – FCL Components America, Inc., has released a new series of signal switching relays ideal for power monitoring in electric vehicles (EV).
Conventional signal relays have often been used to switch signals for on-board equipment in electric vehicles. However, EV batteries usually use 300 to 400VDC. This exceeds the expected usage range of many signal relays, and that can lead to problems.
FCL Components FTR-B3/FTR-B4/FTR-C1 signal relays are specialized for automotive signal switching and can operate at 1mA 400VDC. They’re a great fit for switching audio circuits for emergency calls, battery controller applications including battery monitoring, abnormal detection of over-voltage and over-current, and low/high leakage detection.
The series combines a proven track record of highly reliable signal switching performance, adding to the specification of 1mA 400VDC switching (maximum switching power 0.4W). The lineup includes the small, low profile FTR-B3; the small, slim FTR-B4; and high insulation/wide gap FTR-C1 series.
FTR-B3/FTR-B4/FTR-C1 series relays are manufactured at a certified factory in compliance with IATF16949, an international standard for automotive management systems. They are UL and CSA recognized and RoHS compliant.
The series is part of FCL Components’ ongoing work to expand our range of highly reliable and high-performance relays well suited for in-vehicle equipment.
FTR-B3/FTR-B4/FTR-C1 series are available immediately. Please contact one of our local FCL Components Sales Representatives for more information.
Specifications:
| Series | FTR-B3 | FTR-B4 | FTR-C1 |
| Contact form | 2c (2 Form C) | ||
| Contact rating | 1A. 30VDC | ||
| Max. switching power | 30W (30VDC) / 0.4W (400VDC) | ||
| Terminal type | Through hole / surface mount / space saving surface mount | ||
| Coil type | Non-latching / latching | ||
| Surge strength | 2,500V | 2,500V | 5,000V |
| Clearance (coil-contacts) (mm) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Creepage (mm) | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 7.2 x 10.6 x 5.25 | 5.7 x 10.6 x 9.0 | 7.5 x 15.0 x 9.3 |
About FCL Components America
FCL Components America, Inc., markets and distributes electronic and system components and sub-systems throughout North and South America. Products include relays, touch panels, thermal printers, and wireless modules. The company is headquartered at 2055 Gateway Place, Suite 480, San Jose, CA 95110. For product information, contact FCAI via telephone at 1-408-745-4900 or by email at contact@fcl-components.us. For more information, please see: https://www.fcl-components.com/en/fcai-products/
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Phone: 1-408-745-4924
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