OMRON Electronic Components’ P6K Relay Socket has been shortlisted for the Electronics Excellence Awards under the e-mech category.
The P6K socket is designed to work with G6K signal relays, allowing them to be easily plugged in and removed. This plug-in design simplifies maintenance and helps reduce long-term costs by eliminating the need for repeated soldering during relay replacement.
This socket and relay combination is well suited for applications that require reliable signal switching with easy serviceability. In test and measurement systems, stable low contact resistance helps maintain accurate reading over time. In telecommunication and office automation equipment, it allows quick replacement of worn relays without damaging the circuit board. Building and security automation benefit from reduced maintenance downtime, since components can be swapped without tools or soldering. In industrial equipment, the durable socket design supports repeated insertions while preserving electrical performance, lowering labour costs and extending overall system life.
The socket is permanently soldered to the PCB, while the relay can be quickly inserted or removed by hand. This allows failed relays to be replaced without desoldering, reducing heat stress on the board and saving service time. Avoiding repeated solder work helps extend overall system life and lowers repair costs. The socket is designed to maintain stable, low contact resistance even after many insertion cycles, ensuring consistent and reliable performance over time. Its compact form factor adds no extra board length or width, with the combined G6K and P6K height measuring just 9.2mm. Two versions are available that share the same PCB footprint as the G6K: a standard model and a high insulation resistance model for more demanding applications.
For more information, visit: https://components.omron.com/us-en/products/relays/G6K
The Electronics Excellence Awards ceremony will take place at embedded world on 11th March at 4.30pm at the Hall 5 Forum.
You’re all welcome to come and see which product will win!
