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 |
32 V |
8 A |
Wraparound |
50 A |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
250 mA |
End Cap |
10.6 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
1 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 s at 200% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.08 in (2.032 mm) |
Nano |
0.225 in (5.715 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
400 mA |
End Cap |
41.6 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
65 V |
65 V |
12 A |
Wraparound |
47.97 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
451 |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 5 s, at 200% Rated Current |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
65 V |
65 V |
12 A |
Wraparound |
47.97 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
20 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 20 s at 200% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
24 V |
24 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
1.6 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead Over Nickel |
50 A |
200 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.2 s at 300% Rated Current |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
e0 |
24 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) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
8 A |
Wraparound |
20.23 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
4 h |
20.23 |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
125 V |
7.7 mΩ |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
54.6 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
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 |
125 V |
125 V |
3.5 A |
Wraparound |
2.469 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
50 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 200% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e0 |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very 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 |
125 V |
125 V |
200 mA |
End Cap |
3.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 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) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3.5 A |
Wraparound |
2.469 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
5 s |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
250 mA |
Wraparound |
2.5 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
435 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 35 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.039 in (0.99 mm) |
0.02 in (0.51 mm) |
e3 |
0.039 x 0.02 x 0.012 in (0.99 x 0.51 x 0.3 mm) |
0.012 in (0.3 mm) |
CSE; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3.5 A |
Wraparound |
2.469 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
5 s |
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) |
PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
6 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 63 VDC: 50 A |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
e3 |
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) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
12 A |
Wraparound |
47.97 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
20 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 24 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
664 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
4 h |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e0 |
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) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
4.5 A |
End Cap |
2.7 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 40 A |
0.069 in (1.75 mm) |
0.037 in (0.95 mm) |
e3 |
0.069 x 0.037 x 0.037 in (1.75 x 0.95 x 0.95 mm) |
0.037 in (0.95 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
6.3 A |
Wraparound |
9.17 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
5 s |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
60 A |
Joule Integral Nom at 250 VDC: 30 |
e0 |
250 V |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 50 A |
0.134 in (3.4 mm) |
0.071 in (1.8 mm) |
e3 |
0.134 x 0.071 x 0.046 in (3.4 x 1.8 x 1.17 mm) |
0.046 in (1.17 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
75 V |
80 A |
J Bend |
3.3 kJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Bright Tin Over Nickel |
1.5 kA |
1 m |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 60 s at 200% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.441 in (11.2 mm) |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
e3 |
100 V |
0.441 x 0.394 x 0.236 in (11.2 x 10 x 6 mm) |
0.236 in (6 mm) |
CUL; UL |
100 °C (212 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
65 V |
65 V |
20 A |
Wraparound |
154 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
100 A |
20 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 65 VDC: 150 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
65 V |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CE; CUL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
645 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
455 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 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) |
IEC; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
1.27 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
e3 |
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 |
2 A |
End Cap |
18.06 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
433 |
Tape And Reel |
0.398 in (10.1 mm) |
e4 |
0.398 x 0.123 in (10.1 x 3.12 mm) |
0.123 in (3.12 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
65 V |
65 V |
20 A |
Wraparound |
154 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
100 A |
20 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 65 VDC: 150 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CE; CUL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
8 A |
Wraparound |
20.23 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) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
277 V |
277 V |
50 mA |
J Bend |
190 μJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1.5 kA |
10 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.54 in (13.71 mm) |
0.237 in (6.03 mm) |
277 V |
Pico |
0.24 in (6.09 mm) |
CE; CUL; IEC; UL |
60 °C (140 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
400 mA |
Wraparound |
55.1 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
250 mA |
Wraparound |
11.3 mJ |
50 A |
125 V |
Nano |
CSA; UL |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin with Nickel barrier |
35 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 50 A |
0.16 |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
e3 |
63 V |
0.063 x 0.031 x 0.031 in (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.8 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
3.5 A |
Wraparound |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead |
433 |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
e0 |
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) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
4 A |
J Bend |
35 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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
24 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
35 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Nickel |
35 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 24 VDC: 35 A |
0.041 in (1.04 mm) |
0.02 in (0.51 mm) |
0.041 x 0.02 x 0.012 in (1.04 x 0.51 x 0.3 mm) |
0.012 in (0.3 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
500 mA |
J Bend |
54.6 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
100 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.285 in (7.24 mm) |
0.17 in (4.32 mm) |
125 V |
Pico |
0.12 in (3.05 mm) |
UL; CSA |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
80 V |
225 A |
Wraparound |
126.9 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
2 kA |
100 ms |
1.232 in (31.3 mm) |
0.984 in (25 mm) |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
20.16 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
20 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.256 in (6.5 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CUL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
250 mA |
Wraparound |
3 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
1206 |
0.033 in (0.835 mm) |
AEC-Q200; CSA; CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
53.72 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
20 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.256 in (6.5 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CUL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
8.2 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
20 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.256 in (6.5 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CUL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3.5 A |
Wraparound |
26.53 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
20 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.256 in (6.5 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CUL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
15 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
20 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.256 in (6.5 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CUL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
18 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
1206 |
0.033 in (0.835 mm) |
AEC-Q200; CSA; CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
375 mA |
Wraparound |
101 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
20 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.256 in (6.5 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CUL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
375 mA |
Wraparound |
10 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
1206 |
0.033 in (0.835 mm) |
AEC-Q200; CSA; CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
750 mA |
Wraparound |
64 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
1 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
1206 |
0.033 in (0.835 mm) |
AEC-Q200; CSA; CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
280 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
14.72 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
2 m |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 250% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.398 in (10.1 mm) |
0.123 in (3.12 mm) |
Nano |
0.123 in (3.12 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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.