New GIGAVAC 10 kV, 20 Amp G81 Printed Circuit Board HV Relay carries four times the current of reed relays - press release November 10, 2003

<body> <p class="blackbold18">Press Release<br> <span class="blackbold14">For Immediate Release: November 10, 2003</span></p> <p align="left" class="bluebold16">New 10 kV, 20 Amp G81 Printed Circuit Board HV Relay carries four times the current of reed relays</p> <p class="black12"><span class="blackbold12">Santa Barbara, CA – </span>GIGAVAC®, today’s expert in high voltage relays, announces a new low cost printed circuit board mountable 20 amp 10 kV relay. Designed specifically for printed circuit board applications, the new GIGAVAC G81 requires about the same board space as a reed relay but handles four times the current. </p> <p class="black12">The G81 is 2.2 inches long, 0.7” high, and 0.8” wide, making it the smallest 10 kV relay with its ratings in the industry. It is available in normally open (form A) and normally closed (form B) configurations, with 12 Vdc, 26.5 Vdc, and 115 Vdc coils. Special coil voltages are available upon request. With GIGAVAC’s 25% off introductory pricing good through all of 2003, the G81 sells for $62 each in quantities of 100 pieces. GIGAVAC accepts VISA, Master Card and American Express and has the G81 in stock for same day shipment.</p> <p class="black12">In addition to the PC mount, the G81 is available in panel mount and flying lead versions that can carry up to 30 amps.</p> <p class="black12">"The G81 is yet another example why GIGAVAC is considered today’s expert in high voltage relays,” said Jim Lanum, vice president of sales. “The flexibility of our relays, our same day ship policy, GIGAVAC’s quality products at low prices are just a few of the ways in which we fill the void in relay manufacturing and distribution." </p> <p class="black12">For more information, contact <a href="mailto:jim@gigavac.com" class="blue12">Jim Lanum</a> at 805-755-2000 or visit <a href="http://www.gigavac.com" target="_parent" class="blue12">www.gigavac.com</a>.</p> <p class="regularblack12">GIGAVAC, today’s expert in high voltage relays, markets a wide range of products that meet or exceed the relay specifications of industry leaders. Founded by leading professionals within the high voltage relay industry and based in Santa Barbara, California, GIGAVAC markets high voltage relays to manufacturers of test equipment, power supplies, wafer fabrication, RF and communications equipment, MRI/medical equipment and other manufacturers in need of high voltage relay solutions. Visit their website at <span class="black12"><a href="http://www.gigavac.com" class="blue12">www.gigavac.com</a></span> or call them at 805-755-2000.</p> </body>