Microchip launches high-reliability power relays for military applications

Microchip Technology has released the BR235 and BR235D series of 25A QPL hermetically sealed electromechanical power relays.

High-reliability power relays target military applications Credit: Microchip

Meeting the requirements of MIL-PRF-83536 specification and ISO-9001 certification, this new series of power relays has been specifically engineered for mission-critical commercial aviation, defence and space applications.

These devices offer supply certainty coupled with global technical support to provide aerospace and defence customers with both the reliability and long-term assurance.

The series provides a 25A 3PDT rating and offers multiple variants for design flexibility. Options are available in suppressed or non-suppressed, coil voltages from 6–48 VDC and 115 VAC, mounting styles with and without mounting tabs in different orientations, straight or J-Hook terminal pin types, and tin or gold plating.

The BR235 and BR235D series deliver exceptional performance in extreme environments, including under test conditions for 30G vibration and 200G mechanical shock. Additionally, the relays are designed to withstand temperatures ranging from −70°C to 125°C.

The BR235 and BR235D power relays are available in production quantities.