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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

E-T-A Introduces Smart Power Relay for the Transportation
Industry

An electronic alternative to standard automotive
relays

Chicago, IL - March 6, 2006 E-T-A Circuit Breakers announces the
E-1048-8D (E-1048 Dice) Smart Power Relay, a remotely controllable electronic
load disconnecting relay matching standard four pin automotive relay
sockets. The E-1048 Dice is a direct replacement of standard protection
concepts, and rather than using an electromechanical relay in combination
with a blade fuse, provides truly electronic overcurrent protection
in a single compact unit.  This extension of the E-T-A Smart Power
Relay product line not only saves time and space but also increases
reliability and provides unprecedented load protection.

Applications

The E-1048 Dice, containing integral power electronics, is best utilized
in shock and vibration applications within the transportation industry
because of its wear resistant switching function.  It is also suitable
in applications where contact deterioration can occur due to frequent
switching of inductive loads in road, rail and marine vehicles.

To meet the needs of rugged applications, the E-1048 is designed to
operate at extreme ambient temperatures of -40ºC to +85ºC (-40ºF to
185ºF) without the need for derating.  Additionally, it requires
only a fraction of the control power needed by electromechanical relays
(approximately 5 mA) and has extremely low current consumption (less
than 1mA).  Both fractional control power and low current consumption
make the E-1048 Dice ideally suited for battery-buffered on-board electrical
systems.

Specifications

E-T-As new 30x30x30mm, dice-shaped E-1048-8D relay is available in
DC 12/24 V and in nine current ratings in two basic versions. 
The entry version offers standard electronic relay functionality and
an additional short circuit proof switching output. The entry protect
version adds additional overload protection to the standard electronic
relay - providing prompt disconnection in the event of an overload or
short circuit.

The E-1048 Dice is based on a power MOSFET transistor with high side
power switching that meets EN 61000-6-2 requirements for noise immunity
and is available from 1A through 25A.  For loads exceeding 25A,
it is possible to connect several units of identical current rating
in parallel.  When doing so, uniform power distribution between
units must be ensured by symmetrical design of the supply cables.

Price and Availability

E-T-As Type E-1048-8D Smart Power Relay is available from stock and
is priced at around $17.00 in volume. For more information on the E-1048-8D
or any of E-T-As solid state remote power controllers (SSRPCs), call
E-T-A at 1-800-462-9979 or visit www.E-T-A.com.

About E-T-A

E-T-A Circuit Breakers is a world leading manufacturer of circuit
breakers and is a single-source supplier for most circuit protection
technologies: thermal, thermal-magnetic, magnetic, electronic, and high
performance. E-T-A circuit breakers are available in more than 150 models
and 350,000 different configurations. E-T-A is also a leading manufacturer
of control and monitoring products, and solid state remote power controllers
(SSRPCs). All E-T-A products are RoHS compliant. With North American
headquarters in Chicago, the company serves industrial OEMs and end-users.

Caption:  E-T-A Circuit Breakers Type E-1048-8D Smart Power
Relay with overload protection

Media Contact:

Bob Hughes

Hughes Communications

905-294-3300

hughescom@saywhat.com

Marketing Contact:

Ellen Raab

Advertising & Promotions Manager

E-T-A Circuit Breakers

847-827-7600

ellen.raab@e-t-a.com