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 |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
281 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
800 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
100 A |
0.51 |
Tape And Reel |
0.476 in (12.1 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
e4 |
250 V |
Nano |
0.476 x 0.177 x 0.177 in (12.1 x 4.5 x 4.5 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
PSE; UMF |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
90 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
100 A |
10 ms |
87 |
Tape And Reel |
0.476 in (12.1 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
e4 |
250 V |
Nano |
0.476 x 0.177 x 0.177 in (12.1 x 4.5 x 4.5 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
CE; CUL; PSE; UKCA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
375 mA |
Wraparound |
5.3 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
200 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.2 s at 300% Rated Current |
0.0053 |
Tape And Reel |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.813 mm) |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
1.75 A |
Wraparound |
90.3 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
35 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 35 A |
0.09 |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
1.011 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 63 VDC: 50 A, Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 1.5 ms at 800% Rated Current |
1.01 |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
e3 |
63 V |
1206 |
0.125 x 0.06 x 0.023 in (3.18 x 1.52 x 0.58 mm) |
0.023 in (0.58 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
600 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
896.2 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
100 A |
1 m |
Tape And Reel |
0.476 in (12.1 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
250 V |
Nano |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
600 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
1.492 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
100 A |
1 m |
Tape And Reel |
0.476 in (12.1 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
e4 |
250 V |
Nano |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
21.2 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.813 mm) |
200 ms |
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) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
240.3 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
35 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.813 mm) |
200 ms |
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) |
Fast |
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TE Connectivity |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
35 A |
0603SFF500F/32-2 |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
75 V |
80 A |
J Bend |
2 kJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Bright Tin Over Nickel |
1.5 kA |
1 m |
Tape And Reel |
0.441 in (11.2 mm) |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
e3 |
75 V |
0.236 in (6 mm) |
CE; CUL; TUV; UL |
100 °C (212 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
350 V |
500 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
1.25 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
1 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.428 in (10.86 mm) |
0.188 in (4.78 mm) |
e3 |
Nano |
0.428 x 0.188 x 0.188 in (10.86 x 4.78 x 4.78 mm) |
0.188 in (4.78 mm) |
CUL; TUV; UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
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TE Connectivity |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
50 A |
4 h |
Tape And Reel |
0.134 in (3.4 mm) |
0.071 in (1.8 mm) |
63 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 |
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TE Connectivity |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
4 A |
Wraparound |
2.2 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
4 h |
Tape And Reel |
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) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
58 V |
200 A |
Wraparound |
172.8 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
2 kA |
172800 |
0.925 in (23.5 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
e3 |
58 V |
0.925 x 0.787 x 0.453 in (23.5 x 20 x 11.5 mm) |
0.453 in (11.5 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
40 A |
Wraparound |
5 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
2 kA |
100 ms |
1.181 in (30 mm) |
1.047 in (26.6 mm) |
Mega |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
60 A |
Wraparound |
18 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
2 kA |
100 ms |
1.181 in (30 mm) |
1.047 in (26.6 mm) |
Mega |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
125 A |
Wraparound |
45 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
2 kA |
100 ms |
1.181 in (30 mm) |
1.047 in (26.6 mm) |
Mega |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
150 A |
Wraparound |
75 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
2 kA |
100 ms |
1.181 in (30 mm) |
1.047 in (26.6 mm) |
Mega |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
400 A |
Wraparound |
870 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
2 kA |
100 ms |
1.181 in (30 mm) |
1.047 in (26.6 mm) |
Mega |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
430 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
150 A |
10 ms |
0.43 |
Tape And Reel |
0.413 in (10.5 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
Nano |
0.177 x 0.177 x 0.413 in (4.5 x 4.5 x 10.5 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
CUL; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
430 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
150 A |
10 ms |
0.43 |
Tape And Reel |
0.413 in (10.5 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
Nano |
0.177 x 0.177 x 0.413 in (4.5 x 4.5 x 10.5 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
CUL; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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KYOCERA AVX |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
125 mA |
One Surface |
10 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.039 in (1 mm) |
0.023 in (0.58 mm) |
e3 |
0402 |
0.014 in (0.35 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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KYOCERA AVX |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
30 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.81 mm) |
e3 |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.032 x 0.025 in (1.6 x 0.81 x 0.63 mm) |
0.025 in (0.63 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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KYOCERA AVX |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
30 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.083 in (2.1 mm) |
0.05 in (1.27 mm) |
0805 |
0.035 in (0.9 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
85 V |
30 A |
Wraparound |
-10 °C (14 °F) |
80 A |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.374 in (9.5 mm) |
0.197 in (5 mm) |
0.079 in (2 mm) |
CUL; TUV; UL |
65 °C (149 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
80 V |
60 A |
Wraparound |
-10 °C (14 °F) |
160 A |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.374 in (9.5 mm) |
0.197 in (5 mm) |
0.079 in (2 mm) |
65 °C (149 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
7 A |
Wraparound |
10.32 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold with Nickel barrier |
451 |
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) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
53.72 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead |
50 A |
452 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e0 |
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) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
53.72 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead |
50 A |
20 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.02 s at 800% Rated Current |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e0 |
125 V |
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) |
Slow |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
80 V |
45 A |
One Surface |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
120 A |
1 m |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.374 in (9.5 mm) |
0.197 in (5 mm) |
0.374 x 0.197 in (9.5 x 5 mm) |
0.079 in (2 mm) |
CUL; UL |
60 °C (140 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
35 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
81 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
35 A |
200 ms |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.039 in (1 mm) |
0.02 in (0.51 mm) |
e3 |
0402 |
0.039 x 0.02 x 0.013 in (1 x 0.51 x 0.33 mm) |
0.013 in (0.33 mm) |
UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
4 A |
Wraparound |
114.5 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) |
e3 |
0402 |
0.039 x 0.02 x 0.014 in (1 x 0.52 x 0.35 mm) |
0.014 in (0.35 mm) |
UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Slow |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
35 V |
65 V |
150 mA |
Wraparound |
610 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
13 A |
200 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 35 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.81 mm) |
e3 |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.032 x 0.012 in (1.6 x 0.81 x 0.3 mm) |
0.012 in (0.3 mm) |
UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
35 V |
65 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
12.2 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
13 A |
200 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 35 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.81 mm) |
e3 |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.032 x 0.012 in (1.6 x 0.81 x 0.3 mm) |
0.012 in (0.3 mm) |
UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
750 mA |
Wraparound |
19.4 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
1 ms |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
e3 |
1 ms |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.031 x 0.012 in (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.3 mm) |
0.012 in (0.3 mm) |
CUL, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
800 mA |
Wraparound |
20.6 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 |
132 mΩ |
5 s |
0603 |
0.018 in (0.45 mm) |
UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
3.3 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
1 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
0603 |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
AEC-Q200; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
35 V |
50 V |
400 mA |
Wraparound |
4 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 |
0.018 in (0.45 mm) |
CUL; UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Slow |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
35 V |
32 V |
800 mA |
Wraparound |
24 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 |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
35 V |
32 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
81 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 |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
35 V |
32 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
200 mJ |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
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 |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
810 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
35 A |
50 ms |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
e3 |
1 ms |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.031 x 0.031 in (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.8 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
35 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
343 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °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 |
1 ms |
0603 |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
AEC-Q200; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Slow |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
24 V |
8 A |
Wraparound |
2.727 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
80 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
e3 |
1 ms |
0603 |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
AEC-Q200; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Slow |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
800 mA |
Wraparound |
23 mJ |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
1 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
e3 |
0603 |
0.018 in (0.45 mm) |
UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
229 mJ |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
1 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
e3 |
0603 |
0.018 in (0.45 mm) |
UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Time Lag |
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.