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 |
2 A |
End Cap |
900 mJ |
-65 °C (-85 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.109 in (2.77 mm) |
e4 |
5 s |
0.24 x 0.109 x 0.109 in (6.1 x 2.77 x 2.77 mm) |
0.109 in (2.77 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
62.5 mA |
End Cap |
75 μJ |
-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) |
125 V |
Nano |
0.225 in (5.715 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
350 V |
500 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
800 mJ |
-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 |
500 V |
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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
24 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin with Nickel barrier |
35 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 24 VDC: 35 A |
0.049 |
0.039 in (1 mm) |
0.02 in (0.51 mm) |
e3 |
24 V |
0.039 x 0.02 x 0.02 in (1 x 0.51 x 0.51 mm) |
0.02 in (0.51 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
500 mA |
Gull Wing |
112 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead |
50 A |
4 h |
0.112 |
Bulk |
0.372 in (9.45 mm) |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
e0 |
250 V |
0.372 x 0.25 x 0.165 in (9.45 x 6.35 x 4.19 mm) |
0.165 in (4.19 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
8.2 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
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 |
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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 |
2 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
125 V |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
60 V |
4 A |
Wraparound |
4.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, Blister |
0.236 in (6 mm) |
0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
5 s |
2410 |
0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
500 A |
Wraparound |
1.55 MJ |
-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 |
63 V |
63 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
506 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 63 VDC: 50 |
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 |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
6.8 J |
-65 °C (-85 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.109 in (2.77 mm) |
e4 |
5 s |
0.24 x 0.109 x 0.109 in (6.1 x 2.77 x 2.77 mm) |
0.109 in (2.77 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
600 A |
Wraparound |
3 MJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
2 kA |
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 |
125 V |
125 V |
3.15 A |
Wraparound |
1.92 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
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 |
6.3 A |
Wraparound |
9.17 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold with Nickel barrier |
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) |
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 |
6 A |
Wraparound |
9.41 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin with Nickel barrier |
60 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.002 s at 800% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.129 in (3.27 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
e3 |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
64 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
5.6 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
FCD12 |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
e3 |
0.126 x 0.063 x 0.024 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.6 mm) |
0.024 in (0.6 mm) |
IEC; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
2.646 kJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
125 V |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
12 V |
32 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
197.7 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
4 h |
0.19 |
Tape And Reel |
0.061 in (1.54 mm) |
0.033 in (0.85 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
32.4 mΩ |
0603 |
0.061 x 0.033 x 0.02 in (1.54 x 0.85 x 0.5 mm) |
0.02 in (0.5 mm) |
CSA; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
62 mA |
Wraparound |
190 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
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 |
5 A |
J Bend |
54.8 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
100 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.285 in (7.24 mm) |
0.17 in (4.32 mm) |
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 |
125 V |
125 V |
315 mA |
Wraparound |
31.1 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
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; 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) |
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) |
CE; CSA; CUL; PSE; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
950 mJ |
-65 °C (-85 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.109 in (2.77 mm) |
e4 |
5 s |
0.24 x 0.109 x 0.109 in (6.1 x 2.77 x 2.77 mm) |
0.109 in (2.77 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
3.65 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
2 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
125 V |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
36 V |
30 A |
Wraparound |
170 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
200 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 250% Rated Current, Rated Breaking Capacity at 24 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
e3 |
1206 |
0.048 in (1.21 mm) |
CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
36 V |
25 A |
Wraparound |
110 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
200 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 250% Rated Current, Rated Breaking Capacity at 24 VDC: 250 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
1206 |
0.044 in (1.11 mm) |
CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
630 mJ |
50 A |
0603SFS250F/32-2 |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
4 A |
End Cap |
2.2 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 50 A |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
e3 |
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 |
125 V |
125 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
15 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
2 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
125 V |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
160 mA |
End Cap |
1.57 mJ |
4 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 4000 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.331 in (8.4 mm) |
0.331 x 0.119 in (8.4 x 3.02 mm) |
0.119 in (3.02 mm) |
UL |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
56 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 35 A, Joule Integral Nom at 32 VDC: 0.0560 |
Tape And Reel |
0.041 in (1.04 mm) |
0.022 in (0.56 mm) |
e3 |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
375 mA |
Wraparound |
4 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
35 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC |
Tape And Reel |
0.039 in (0.99 mm) |
0.02 in (0.51 mm) |
0.039 x 0.02 x 0.012 in (0.99 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 |
125 V |
125 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
26.46 J |
35 A |
125 V |
Nano |
CSA; UL |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
60 V |
60 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
1.23 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
1 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 60 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 s at 200% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.08 in (2.032 mm) |
60 V |
Nano |
0.225 in (5.715 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
310.3 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.061 in (1.54 mm) |
0.033 in (0.85 mm) |
e3 |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.035 x 0.022 in (1.61 x 0.88 x 0.55 mm) |
0.02 in (0.502 mm) |
AEC-Q200; CSA; CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
75 V |
60 V |
6.3 A |
Wraparound |
14 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, Blister |
0.236 in (6 mm) |
0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
5 s |
2410 |
0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
750 mA |
Wraparound |
93.12 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 |
0.126 x 0.064 x 0.033 in (3.2 x 1.63 x 0.835 mm) |
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 |
3.5 A |
Wraparound |
26.53 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A |
26.53 |
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) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.6 A |
End Cap |
1.06 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead |
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) |
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) |
IEC; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
4 A |
Wraparound |
1.15 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
35 A |
4 h |
1.15 |
0.069 in (1.75 mm) |
0.037 in (0.95 mm) |
32 V |
0603 |
0.069 x 0.037 x 0.019 in (1.75 x 0.95 x 0.48 mm) |
0.019 in (0.48 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
330 mJ |
50 A |
RF0454-000 |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
700 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead Over Nickel |
50 A |
200 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.2 s at 300% Rated Current |
0.7 |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
e0 |
32 V |
26 mΩ |
1206 |
0.125 x 0.06 x 0.045 in (3.18 x 1.52 x 1.14 mm) |
0.045 in (1.14 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
1.6 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead Over Nickel |
35 A |
431 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 35 A |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.79 mm) |
e0 |
0.063 x 0.031 x 0.018 in (1.6 x 0.79 x 0.46 mm) |
0.018 in (0.46 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
1.6 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
50 A |
Blister Tape |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.7 mm) |
1 s |
2410 |
0.106 in (2.7 mm) |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
750 mA |
Wraparound |
17.1 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
200 ms |
0.017 |
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 0.81 x 0.31 mm) |
0.013 in (0.33 mm) |
CSA; CUL; TUV; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
500 A |
Wraparound |
1.55 MJ |
-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 |
80 V |
175 A |
Wraparound |
150 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 |
10 A |
Wraparound |
26.46 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
35 A |
451 |
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 |
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.