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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

0448.800MR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

800 mA

Wraparound

272 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

50 A

5 s

0.27

Tape And Reel

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e4

125 V

Nano

0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

CSA; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Very Fast

0451.750MRL

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

750 mA

Wraparound

214.3 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

50 A

5 s

Tape And Reel

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e4

125 V

Nano

0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

CSA; CUL; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Very Fast

045202.5NRL

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

2.5 A

Wraparound

15 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold with Nickel barrier

50 A

2 ms

Tape And Reel

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e4

Nano

0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

CSA; CUL; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Slow

0460005UR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

5 A

Wraparound

54.8 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Over Nickel

50 A

Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A

Tape And Reel

0.285 in (7.24 mm)

0.17 in (4.32 mm)

e3

0.285 x 0.17 x 0.12 in (7.24 x 4.32 x 3.05 mm)

0.12 in (3.05 mm)

CSA; PSE; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Slow

0460005.UR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

5 A

J Bend

54.8 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin

50 A

100 ms

Tape And Reel

0.285 in (7.24 mm)

0.17 in (4.32 mm)

e3

125 V

Pico

0.285 x 0.17 x 0.12 in (7.24 x 4.32 x 3.05 mm)

0.12 in (3.05 mm)

CSA; PSE; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Slow

1025HC50-RTR

Eaton Corporation

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

250 V

60 V

50 A

Wraparound

600 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Silver with Nickel barrier

300 A

Interrupting Current Max(DC): 600 A; Pre Arcing Time: Open within 60 s at 200% Rated Current

Tape And Reel, 13 inch

0.488 in (12.4 mm)

0.177 in (4.5 mm)

e4

0.488 x 0.177 x 0.177 in (12.4 x 4.5 x 4.5 mm)

0.177 in (4.5 mm)

CUL; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

F0805B1R00FSTR

KYOCERA AVX

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

63 V

63 V

1 A

Wraparound

3 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin with Nickel barrier

50 A

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.083 in (2.1 mm)

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

e3

0805

0.083 x 0.05 x 0.035 in (2.1 x 1.27 x 0.9 mm)

0.035 in (0.9 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

SF-1206SA200W-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

110 V

2 A

Wraparound

880 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Over Nickel

50 A

5 s

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.126 in (3.2 mm)

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

e3

1 ms

1206

0.043 in (1.08 mm)

AEC-Q200; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Slow

SF-2410SP080W-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

250 V

800 mA

Wraparound

350 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Over Nickel

100 A

1 ms

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.098 in (2.49 mm)

2410

0.085 in (2.16 mm)

UL; VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

SF-3812TM050T-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

600 V

250 V

500 mA

Wraparound

1.4 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold Over Nickel

60 A

Tape And Reel, 13 inch

0.398 in (10.1 mm)

0.122 in (3.1 mm)

e4

1 s

3812

0.122 in (3.1 mm)

UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

0157.375.DRT

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

375 mA

Wraparound

101 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Silver

50 A

Tape And Reel

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e4

0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

0157.375DRT

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

375 mA

Wraparound

101 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

50 A

100 ms

Tape And Reel

0.256 in (6.5 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e3

Nano

0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

CUL; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

0157002.DR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

2 A

Wraparound

530 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

50 A

5 s

Tape And Reel

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e3

Nano

0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

PSE; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Very Fast

0157002DR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

2 A

Wraparound

530 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

50 A

Tape And Reel

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e3

0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

PSE; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Very Fast

044302.5DR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

250 V

125 V

2.5 A

Wraparound

18.13 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Silver

50 A

2 m

Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 100 A

18.13

Tape And Reel

0.397 in (10.08 mm)

0.12 in (3.05 mm)

e4

250 V

0.398 x 0.123 x 0.123 in (10.1 x 3.12 x 3.12 mm)

0.12 in (3.05 mm)

CUL; IEC; PSE; TUV; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Slow

0459.125UR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

125 mA

J Bend

1.63 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin

50 A

100 ms

Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.1 s at 300% Rated Current

0.0016

Tape And Reel

0.285 in (7.24 mm)

0.17 in (4.32 mm)

e3

125 V

Pico

0.285 x 0.17 x 0.12 in (7.24 x 4.32 x 3.05 mm)

0.12 in (3.05 mm)

CSA; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Very Fast

046702.5NR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

32 V

2.5 A

Wraparound

144 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin Over Nickel

35 A

4 h

Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 35 A

0.144

Tape And Reel

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

0.032 in (0.813 mm)

Supplemental

e3

32 V

0603

0.063 x 0.032 x 0.012 in (1.6 x 0.813 x 0.305 mm)

0.012 in (0.305 mm)

CSA; UL

90 °C (194 °F)

Very Fast

0501020.WRA

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

20 A

Wraparound

86.36 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin Over Nickel

150 A

5 s

Tape And Reel

0.126 in (3.2 mm)

0.064 in (1.63 mm)

e3

1206

0.033 in (0.835 mm)

AEC-Q200; CSA; CUL; UL

150 °C (302 °F)

Fast

F0603G0R20FNTR

KYOCERA AVX

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

63 V

63 V

200 mA

One Surface

40 μJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

50 A

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

0.032 in (0.81 mm)

0603

0.063 x 0.032 x 0.024 in (1.6 x 0.81 x 0.61 mm)

0.024 in (0.61 mm)

CUL; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

SF-0402FP150-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

1.5 A

Wraparound

13.56 mJ

-20 °C (-4 °F)

Tin Over Nickel

35 A

5 s

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.039 in (1 mm)

0.02 in (0.52 mm)

0402

0.014 in (0.35 mm)

UL

105 °C (221 °F)

Fast

SF-0603S300-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

35 V

32 V

3 A

Wraparound

210 mJ

-20 °C (-4 °F)

Tin with Nickel barrier

50 A

5 s

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

0.031 in (0.8 mm)

e3

0603

0.063 x 0.031 x 0.018 in (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.45 mm)

0.018 in (0.45 mm)

CUL; UL

105 °C (221 °F)

Slow

SF-1206F050-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

63 V

500 mA

Wraparound

11 mJ

-20 °C (-4 °F)

Tin Nickel Copper

50 A

1 m

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.122 in (3.1 mm)

0.061 in (1.55 mm)

e2

1206

0.122 x 0.061 x 0.024 in (3.1 x 1.55 x 0.6 mm)

0.024 in (0.6 mm)

UL

105 °C (221 °F)

Fast

SF-1206HIA400M-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

4 A

Wraparound

2.78 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

50 A

1 s

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.126 in (3.2 mm)

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

1206

0.038 in (0.97 mm)

AEC-Q200; UL

150 °C (302 °F)

Fast

SF-1206S080-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

63 V

800 mA

Wraparound

68 mJ

-20 °C (-4 °F)

Tin Over Nickel

50 A

5 s

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.122 in (3.1 mm)

0.061 in (1.55 mm)

e3

1206

0.122 x 0.061 x 0.024 in (3.1 x 1.55 x 0.6 mm)

0.024 in (0.6 mm)

UL

105 °C (221 °F)

Slow

SF-1206S400-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

4 A

Wraparound

1.537 J

-20 °C (-4 °F)

Tin Over Nickel

50 A

5 s

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.122 in (3.1 mm)

0.061 in (1.55 mm)

e3

1206

0.122 x 0.061 x 0.024 in (3.1 x 1.55 x 0.6 mm)

0.024 in (0.6 mm)

UL

105 °C (221 °F)

Slow

SF-3812F2500T-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

250 V

80 V

25 A

Wraparound

625 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold with Nickel barrier

100 A

Rated Breaking Capacity at 80 VDC: 130A

Tape And Reel, 13 inch

0.398 in (10.1 mm)

0.122 in (3.1 mm)

e4

60 s

3812

0.398 x 0.122 x 0.122 in (10.1 x 3.1 x 3.1 mm)

0.122 in (3.1 mm)

UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

0157.500DR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

500 mA

Wraparound

79.5 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

50 A

5 s

Tape And Reel

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e3

Nano

0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Very Fast

0157.500.DR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

500 mA

Wraparound

79.5 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Silver

50 A

Tape And Reel

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e4

0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Very Fast

015702.5.DRT

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

2.5 A

Wraparound

15 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Silver

50 A

Tape And Reel

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e4

0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

015702.5DRT

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

2.5 A

Wraparound

15 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

50 A

100 ms

Tape And Reel

0.256 in (6.5 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e3

Nano

0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

CUL; PSE; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

0456050.DRSDE

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

250 V

80 V

50 A

Wraparound

2.7 kJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

150 A

1 m

Pre Arcing Time: Open within 60 s at 200% Rated Current; Rated Breaking Capacity at 80 VDC: 600 A

Tape And Reel

0.48 in (12.2 mm)

0.177 in (4.5 mm)

250 V

Nano

0.177 in (4.5 mm)

CUL; CSA; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

0469008.WR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

24 V

8 A

Wraparound

23.72 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

60 A

2 ms

0.23

Tape And Reel

0.129 in (3.27 mm)

0.064 in (1.63 mm)

24 V

17 mΩ

1206

0.129 x 0.064 x 0.035 in (3.27 x 1.63 x 0.9 mm)

0.035 in (0.9 mm)

CSA; CUL; UL

150 °C (302 °F)

Slow

0470.500DRSNP

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

500 mA

Wraparound

28.74 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

50 A

5 s

Tape And Reel

0.13 in (3.302 mm)

0.062 in (1.575 mm)

1206

0.046 in (1.168 mm)

CUL; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

1206SFF600F/24-2

TE Connectivity

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

24 V

6 A

Wraparound

-40 °C (-40 °F)

45 A

4 h

Tape And Reel

0.134 in (3.4 mm)

0.071 in (1.8 mm)

24 V

1206

0.134 x 0.071 x 0.051 in (3.4 x 1.8 x 1.3 mm)

0.051 in (1.3 mm)

UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

SF-0603F150-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

1.5 A

Wraparound

37 mJ

-20 °C (-4 °F)

Tin Over Nickel

50 A

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

0.031 in (0.8 mm)

e3

32 V

50.5 mΩ

60 s

0603

0.063 x 0.031 x 0.018 in (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.45 mm)

0.018 in (0.45 mm)

UL

105 °C (221 °F)

Fast

SF-0603S400-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

35 V

32 V

4 A

Wraparound

326 mJ

-20 °C (-4 °F)

Tin with Nickel barrier

50 A

5 s

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

0.031 in (0.8 mm)

e3

0603

0.063 x 0.031 x 0.018 in (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.45 mm)

0.018 in (0.45 mm)

CUL; UL

105 °C (221 °F)

Slow

SF-1206HH10M-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

24 V

10 A

Wraparound

12.1 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

150 A

5 s

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.126 in (3.2 mm)

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

1206

0.126 x 0.063 x 0.038 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.97 mm)

0.038 in (0.97 mm)

UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

TR/3216FF15-R

Eaton Corporation

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

24 V

15 A

Wraparound

25.5 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

150 A

5 s

Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 350% Rated Current

25

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.126 in (3.2 mm)

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

24 V

1206

0.126 x 0.063 x 0.035 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.89 mm)

0.035 in (0.89 mm)

CUL; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

TR/3216FF1.5-R

Eaton Corporation

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

63 V

1.5 A

Wraparound

93 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

50 A

5 s

Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 250% Rated Current

0.093

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.126 in (3.2 mm)

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

63 V

1206

0.126 x 0.063 x 0.035 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.89 mm)

0.035 in (0.89 mm)

AEC-Q200; CSA; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

TR2/1025TD1-R

Eaton Corporation

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

250 V

125 V

1 A

End Cap

9.91 J

50 A

4 h

Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A

9.91

Tape And Reel

0.405 in (10.29 mm)

0.109 in (2.77 mm)

250 V

0.405 x 0.109 x 0.109 in (10.29 x 2.77 x 2.77 mm)

0.109 in (2.77 mm)

CSA; UL

Time Delay

0215012.TXP

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

250 V

250 V

12 A

Wraparound

515.5 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Nickel

1.5 kA

Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.01 s at 1000% Rated Current

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; CUL; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

0242.080UR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

250 V

250 V

80 mA

Wraparound

210 μJ

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin Over Nickel

4 kA

4 h

Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 4000 A

0.0002

Tape And Reel

0.119 in (3.02 mm)

e3

250 V

0.119 x 0.331 in (3.02 x 8.4 mm)

0.331 in (8.4 mm)

UL

125 °C (257 °F)

0407005.WR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

32 V

5 A

Wraparound

7.8 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Over Nickel

50 A

2 ms

Tape And Reel

0.126 in (3.2 mm)

0.064 in (1.63 mm)

e3

32 V

16 mΩ

1206

0.033 in (0.835 mm)

UL

150 °C (302 °F)

Time Lag

0435.500KRHF

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

500 mA

Wraparound

5.3 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin with Nickel barrier

35 A

4 h

Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 35 A, Joule Integral Nom at 32 VDC: 0.0053

0.0053

Tape And Reel

0.041 in (1.04 mm)

0.022 in (0.56 mm)

e3

32 V

Nano

0.041 x 0.022 x 0.015 in (1.04 x 0.56 x 0.38 mm)

0.015 in (0.38 mm)

CSA; UL

90 °C (194 °F)

Very Fast

0443002.DR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

250 V

125 V

2 A

Wraparound

18.06 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Silver

50 A

2 m

Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 100 A

18.06

Tape And Reel

0.397 in (10.08 mm)

0.12 in (3.05 mm)

e4

250 V

0.398 x 0.123 x 0.123 in (10.1 x 3.12 x 3.12 mm)

0.12 in (3.05 mm)

CUL; IEC; PSE; TUV; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Slow

0443003.DR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

250 V

125 V

3 A

Wraparound

51.44 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Silver

50 A

2 m

Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 100 A

51.44

Tape And Reel

0.397 in (10.08 mm)

0.12 in (3.05 mm)

e4

250 V

0.398 x 0.123 x 0.123 in (10.1 x 3.12 x 3.12 mm)

0.12 in (3.05 mm)

CUL; IEC; PSE; TUV; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Slow

0448001.MR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

1 A

Wraparound

441 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

50 A

5 s

0.441

Tape And Reel

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e4

125 V

Nano

0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

CSA; PSE; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Very Fast

044803.5MR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

3.5 A

Wraparound

2.3 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

50 A

5 s

2.3

Tape And Reel

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e4

125 V

Nano

0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

CSA; PSE; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Very Fast

Fuses

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.