Panasonic's CQ Series is a silent Automotive Relay with a sound pressure reduced by approximately 20dB from similar relays of its class. Using a small size form factor of 17.0mm length x 13.0mm width x 16.6mm height with a standard pitch for compact relays with PCB through-hole terminals allows for space-saving in the design.

The CQ Series Relay has an SPDT (1FormC) contact arrangement and uses a 12VDC coil with a maximum pick-up voltage of 7.2VDC and 640mW nominal operating power. With a nominal resistive load switching of 20A @ 14VDC, this relay can also carry 30A for up to 2 minutes or 20A for 1 hour continuously at 85 Degrees Celsius. The CQ Relay also has a special option designed to handle wiper motor loads available.

Features and Benefits of CQ Series Relays

  • Sound Pressure Reduced By Approx. 20 dB
  • Space-Saving 
  • Adopting Standard Terminal Pitch (For Compact Relays) 
  • Wiper Load Models Are Listed

CQ Series Relays - Applications

  • Intermittent Wipers
  • Applications Requiring A Quiet Operation
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CQ Series Relays

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Models table for series CQ Series Relays
Part No.DatasheetProtective ConstructionRated Coil VoltageContact ArrangementTerminal TypeOperating Function Operate (Set) Voltage (at20°C) (Initial) Release (Reset) voltage (at20°C) (Initial)Rated Operating Current [±10%] (at 20°C)Coil Resistance (At 20oC)Rated Operating Power Usable Voltage RangeContact Resistance (Initial)Contact MaterialNominal Switching Capacity (Resistive Load) Contact Data: Max. Carrying CurrentMin. Switching Load (Resistive) Contact Voltage Drop (Initial)Insulation Resistance (Min. MΩ)(Initial)Dielectric Strength (Between Open Contacts) (Initial)Dielectric Strength (Between Contacts and Coil) (Initial)Operate (Set) Time
(At Rated Coil Voltage) (At 20oC) (Initial)
Release (Reset) Time
(at Rated Coil Voltage) (at 20°C) (Initial)
Shock Resistance: Functional Shock Resistance: DestructiveVibration Resistance: FunctionalVibration Resistance: DestructiveExpected Life: Mechanical LifeExpected Life: ElectricalConditionsWeight (Typ.)Packing QuantityInner Carton (Pieces)Outer Carton (Pieces)
Sealed
12V DC
1 Form C
PC board type
Single side stable
Max. 7.2V DC
Min. 1.0V DC
53.3 mA
225Ω
640 mW
10 to 16V DC
Max. 100mΩ (N.O. side: typ. 7mΩ, N.C. side: typ. 8mΩ) (By voltage drop 1A 6V DC)
Ag alloy
N.O.side:20A 14V DC, N.C.side:10A 14V DC
N.O.side: 35A/2 min., 25A for 1 hour (Coil applied voltage 12V DC, at 20°C 68°F)
30A/2 min., 20A for 1 hour (Coil applied voltage 12V DC, at 85°C 185°F)
1A 14V DC (at 20°C 68°F)
Max. 0.2V (at 10 A 12V DC)
Min. 100 MΩ (at 500V DC, Measurement at same location as [Dielectric strength] section.)
500 Vrms for 1 min. (Detection current: 10mA)
500 Vrms for 1 min. (Detection current: 10mA)
Max. 10ms (without contact bounce time)
Max. 10ms (Without contact bounce time) (Without diode)
Min. 100 m/s2 [approx. 10G] (Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 11ms; detection time: 10µs)
Min. 1,000 m/s2 [approx. 100G] (Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 6ms)
10 to 100 Hz, Min. 44.1 m/s2 [approx. 4.5G] (detection time: 10µs)
10 to 500 Hz, Min. 44.1m/s2[approx. 4.5G]
(Time of vibration for each direction; X, Y direction: 2 hours, Z direction: 4 hours)
Min. 107 (at 120 cpm)
[Resistive load]
Min. 105 at rated switching capacity,
Operating frequency: 1s ON, 9s OFF
[Motor load]
Min. 3x105 (Inrush 30 A, steady 5A 20A 14V DC at brake current)
(Operating frequency: 1s ON, 2s OFF)
Ambient temperature: –40 to +85°C –40 to +185°F, Humidity: 5 to 85% R.H.
(Please avoid icing or condensation)
Approx. 6.5 g .23 oz
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Sealed
12V DC
1 Form C for wiper load
PC board type
Single side stable
Max. 7.2V DC
Min. 1.0V DC
53.3 mA
225Ω
640 mW
10 to 16V DC
Max. 100mΩ (N.O. side: typ. 7mΩ, N.C. side: typ. 8mΩ) (By voltage drop 1A 6V DC)
Ag alloy
N.O.side:20A 14V DC, N.C.side:10A 14V DC
N.O.side: 35A/2 min., 25A for 1 hour (Coil applied voltage 12V DC, at 20°C 68°F)
30A/2 min., 20A for 1 hour (Coil applied voltage 12V DC, at 85°C 185°F)
1A 14V DC (at 20°C 68°F)
Max. 0.2V (at 10 A 12V DC)
Min. 100 MΩ (at 500V DC, Measurement at same location as [Dielectric strength] section.)
500 Vrms for 1 min. (Detection current: 10mA)
500 Vrms for 1 min. (Detection current: 10mA)
Max. 10ms (without contact bounce time)
Max. 10ms (Without contact bounce time) (Without diode)
Min. 100 m/s2 [approx. 10G] (Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 11ms; detection time: 10µs)
Min. 1,000 m/s2 [approx. 100G] (Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 6ms)
10 to 100 Hz, Min. 44.1 m/s2 [approx. 4.5G] (detection time: 10µs)
10 to 500 Hz, Min. 44.1m/s2[approx. 4.5G]
(Time of vibration for each direction; X, Y direction: 2 hours, Z direction: 4 hours)
Min. 107 (at 120 cpm)
[Resistive load]
Min. 105 at rated switching capacity,
Operating frequency: 1s ON, 9s OFF
[Wiper motor load (L= Approx. 1mH) without capacitor]
N.O.side: Min. 5x105 (Inrush 25A, steady 6A at 14V DC)
N.C.side: Min. 5x105 (12A 14V DC at brake current
Operating frequency: 1s ON, 9s OFF)
Ambient temperature: –40 to +85°C –40 to +185°F, Humidity: 5 to 85% R.H.
(Please avoid icing or condensation)
Approx. 6.5 g .23 oz
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40
800
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