Part | RoHS | Manufacturer | Circuit Protection Type | Mounting Feature | Rated AC Voltage | Rated DC Voltage | Rated Current | Terminal Shape | Nominal Joule Integral | Minimum Operating Temperature | Terminal Finish | Rated Breaking Capacity | Manufacturer Series | Trip Time/Delay | Additional Features | Pre Arcing Rating (A2/s) | Packing Method | Body Length/Diameter | Body Width | Fuse Class | JESD-609 Code | Rated Voltage | Resistance | Minimum Pre Arcing Time | Fuse Size | Built-in Features | Dimensions | Body Height | Reference Standard | Maximum Operating Temperature | Blow Characteristic |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
440 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
510 J |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
1 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.01 s at 1000% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
3AB |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CUL; UL |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
150 A |
Tab/Blade |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 20000 A |
1.594 in (40.5 mm) |
Indicator |
1.594 x 7.126 in (40.5 x 181 mm) |
7.126 in (181 mm) |
CSA; QPL; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
150 A |
Tab/Blade |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 20000 A |
1.594 in (40.5 mm) |
Indicator |
1.594 x 7.126 in (40.5 x 181 mm) |
7.126 in (181 mm) |
CSA; QPL; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 mA |
End Cap |
540.5 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
0.5405 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
Supplemental |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KC; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
6 A |
End Cap |
118 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
200 A |
5 s |
118 |
Tape And Reel |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
3AG |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
450 V |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
91 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
20 kA |
10 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 1000 A |
91 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
450 V |
3AB |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CUL; SEMKO; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
58 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
93 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver Over Nickel |
1 kA |
30 ms |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
58 V |
Mini |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
ISO; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
58 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
93 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 58 VDC: 1000 A |
Bulk |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.14 in (3.55 mm) |
e4 |
0.429 x 0.14 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.55 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
58 V |
40 A |
Tab/Blade |
6.8 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
1 kA |
6800 |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
0.472 in (12 mm) |
e3 |
58 V |
0.472 x 0.307 x 0.63 in (12 x 7.8 x 16 mm) |
0.307 in (7.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
80 V |
5 A |
Tab/Blade |
24.3 J |
Tin |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 80 VDC: 1000A |
0.748 in (19 mm) |
0.197 in (5 mm) |
e3 |
0.748 x 0.197 x 0.52 in (19 x 5 x 13.2 mm) |
0.52 in (13.2 mm) |
UL |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
80 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
86.4 J |
Matte Tin |
1 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 80 VDC: 1000A |
86.4 |
0.748 in (19 mm) |
0.197 in (5 mm) |
ATO |
e3 |
80 V |
FKSATO |
0.748 x 0.197 x 0.52 in (19 x 5 x 13.2 mm) |
0.52 in (13.2 mm) |
UL |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
12 A |
Tab/Blade |
350 J |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CE, CSA, UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
63 mA |
End Cap |
540 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
0.0005 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
56.43 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
56.43 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
92.705 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
150 A |
20 ms |
92.705 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; CUL; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Bulk |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
4 A |
Tab/Blade |
14 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
1 kA |
80 ms |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
e3 |
0.752 x 0.201 x 0.484 in (19.1 x 5.1 x 12.3 mm) |
0.74 in (18.8 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 mA |
End Cap |
35.5 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
5 s |
0.035 |
Tape And Reel |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
3AG |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 mA |
End Cap |
385 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
4 h |
0.385 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
Supplemental |
250 V |
3AG |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
208 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Tab/Blade |
Silver |
4.2 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 6000 A |
0.484 in (12.3 mm) |
e4 |
0.484 x 1.331 in (12.3 x 33.8 mm) |
1.331 in (33.8 mm) |
Fast |
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Cooper Industries |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
208 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Tab/Blade |
Silver |
4.2 kA |
ACH |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 6000 A |
0.484 in (12.3 mm) |
e4 |
0.484 x 1.331 in (12.3 x 33.8 mm) |
1.331 in (33.8 mm) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
500 V |
15 A |
End Cap |
1.12 kJ |
Nickel |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 500 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
600 V |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.3 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
Nickel |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
600 V |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.3 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
3 A |
Tab/Blade |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
CC |
600 V |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.3 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CE, CSA, UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
500 V |
125 A |
Tab/Blade |
1.503 kJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 500 VDC: 50000 A |
Bulk |
1.218 in (30.94 mm) |
10 ms |
2.125 in (53.98 mm) |
CE; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
1.6 A |
End Cap |
6.83 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
6.83 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
16 A |
End Cap |
1.408 kJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
500 A |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
1408 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
IEC; PSE; SEMKO; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
27.46 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
27.46 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
40 mA |
End Cap |
11 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
10 ms |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; KC; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
14.45 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
20 ms |
14.45 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
Supplemental |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
BSI; CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
8.395 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CE; CSA; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
500 A |
Tab/Blade |
2.05 MJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
2 kA |
100 ms |
Bulk |
1.15 in (29.2 mm) |
0.748 in (19 mm) |
32 V |
Mega |
1.15 x 0.75 x 0.42 in (29.21 x 19.05 x 10.67 mm) |
0.421 in (10.7 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
500 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
2 kA |
Bulk |
1.15 in (29.21 mm) |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
e4 |
1.15 x 0.75 x 0.42 in (29.21 x 19.05 x 10.67 mm) |
0.42 in (10.67 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
483 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
5 s |
0.48 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
3AG |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
400 V |
4 A |
End Cap |
52.48 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
10 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 400 VDC: 500 A |
52.48 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
500 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
PSE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
125 V |
7.5 A |
End Cap |
121 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
300 A |
5 m |
0.839 in (21.3 mm) |
0.228 in (5.8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Alarm; Indicator |
0.772 in (19.6 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
500 V |
30 A |
End Cap |
280 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
30 kA |
10 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 500 VDC: 20000 A |
280 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
500 V |
3AB |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
500 V |
4 A |
End Cap |
100 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 500 VDC: 50000 A |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
1 KV |
3 A |
End Cap |
7.9 J |
Nickel |
20 kA |
4 m |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.31 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; TUV; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
1 KV |
20 A |
End Cap |
1.313 kJ |
Nickel |
20 kA |
4 m |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.31 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; TUV; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
70 V |
100 A |
Tab/Blade |
18.3 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
2.5 kA |
70 ms |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
0.496 in (12.6 mm) |
0.323 in (8.2 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
690 V |
30 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
50 kA |
1.89 in (48 mm) |
0.748 in (19 mm) |
240 s |
0.984 in (25 mm) |
CE; CUL; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
315 mA |
End Cap |
1.14 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
1.14 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.228 x 0.886 in (5.8 x 22.5 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; SEV; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
3.15 A |
End Cap |
202 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
202 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.228 x 0.886 in (5.8 x 22.5 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
200 mA |
End Cap |
340 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
5 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
0.34 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CE; IEC; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
128.75 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
128.75 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
129.51 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
2 m |
129.5 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
Supplemental |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CE; CSA; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
25 A |
Tab/Blade |
625 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
A fuse is an electrical safety device that is designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overcurrent. Fuses are commonly used in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems, and they are an important safety device that helps prevent electrical fires, equipment damage, and personal injury.
A fuse typically consists of a metal wire or filament that is enclosed in a fuse body, which is designed to protect the wire from damage. The fuse is connected in series with the electrical circuit, and when the current flowing through the circuit exceeds a preset level, the wire in the fuse will melt or blow, which opens the circuit and prevents further damage to the electrical system.
Fuses are available in a variety of types and sizes, and they can be classified based on their current rating, voltage rating, and speed of operation. Some common types of fuses include cartridge fuses, blade fuses, and plug fuses.
In addition to protecting electrical systems from overcurrent, fuses can also be used to protect electrical equipment and machinery from damage caused by short circuits or other types of electrical faults. They are a cost-effective and reliable method of electrical protection, and they are widely used in a variety of electrical applications.