New 1,800V and 3,300V G3VH devices drive efficient, lightweight electrification
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, 1 July 2026 – OMRON Electronic Components Europe has introduced new G3VH SiC-MOSFET relays with voltage ratings of 3,300V and 1,800V, delivering solid-state power-switching advantages at bus and battery voltages up to 1000V and beyond.
With their elevated ratings, these relays ensure robust and reliable switching as system designers adopt increased voltages to maximise energy efficiency and leverage smaller, lighter wires and connections. While able to operate above normal maximum voltage limits for ordinary silicon-based relays, the new G3VH devices are longer-lasting and physically smaller than conventional reed relays. They are typically used in traction inverters and battery-management systems for electric vehicles (EVs), industrial drives and automation, solar- and wind-power generators, energy-storage systems (ESS), and automated test equipment (ATE) for high-voltage, wide-bandgap power-semiconductors.
Containing back-to-back silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFETs with an optically isolated gate driver, the relays easily handle high operating voltages within their compact 6-pin dual inline package (DIP-6) outline. Benefiting from inherently low internal capacitances that ensure clean and efficient switching up to high speeds, the relays have turn-on time of 1ms or 2ms and can turn off within 0.2ms.
With this performance, G3VH series devices permit fast response to system safety commands as well as allowing shorter test cycle times in ATE applications. While SiC’s naturally high dV/dt tolerance ensures stable switching even in challenging conditions, the MOSFETs also withstand high operating temperatures and thermal stresses to endure long cycle life in all environments.
The new devices comprise two series, including the G3VH-331, rated for 3300V, 300mA continuous load current, and 900mA pulse-on current (Iop), with total resistance of 3.5Ω between the terminals. The 1800V G3VH-181 series can handle up to 30mA continuous current and 80mA pulse current, with resistance of 120Ω.
All the new G3VH devices are type 1a (SPST, normally open) and are in production now in a choice of surface-mount and through-hole package styles.
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About OMRON Electronic Components Europe
On 1 April 2022, OMRON Corporation announced that its’ Electromechanical Components (EMC) division was renamed as OMRON Device and Module Solutions (DMS) in line with the global long-term vision ” Shaping the Future 2030.”
OMRON Electronic Components Europe is the European subsidiary of the Device and Module Solutions division. The revised division name reflects a new focus on delivering solutions to customers globally and in Europe. Society is facing new social and environmental changes, and OMRON recognises and is responding to that. The company aims to offer its’ customers solutions that help them address these universal challenges. In accordance with the long-term strategy, OMRON intends to contribute further to the roll-out of new energy sources and of high-speed communications by enabling the creation of sturdier, advanced and more efficient devices. These devices will make people’s lives easier and better, in particular by achieving carbon neutrality, realizing a digital society and extending healthy life expectancy.
OMRON Electronic Components Europe strongly supports its customers in Western and Eastern Europe through 8 regional offices, a network of local offices and partnerships with specialist, local, regional and global distributors.
About OMRON Corporation
OMRON Corporation is a leading automation company with its core competencies in Sensing & Control + Think technology, and is engaged in a wide range of businesses including industrial automation, healthcare, social systems, and electronic components. Established in 1933, OMRON has about 30,000 employees worldwide, working to provide products and services in more than 130 countries and regions. For more information, please visit www.omron.com/global/en/
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