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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Siba |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3.15 A |
Wraparound |
24 J |
Silver |
50 A |
Bulk |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
e4 |
10 ms |
0.24 x 0.102 x 0.102 in (6.1 x 2.6 x 2.6 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
Time Lag |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
240 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
0.24 |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.291 in (7.4 mm) |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
e3 |
10 ms |
0.291 x 0.122 in (7.4 x 3.1 mm) |
0.291 x 0.122 x 0.102 in (7.4 x 3.1 x 2.6 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
4 A |
Pin Wire |
27 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
1 m |
27 |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
PSE; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
80 V |
250 A |
Tab/Blade |
2.5 kA |
3.189 in (81 mm) |
Indicator |
3.189 x 0.874 in (81 x 22.2 mm) |
0.874 in (22.2 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Very Fast |
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|
Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
63 V |
4 A |
Wraparound |
94 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin with Nickel barrier |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 63 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.062 in (1.58 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.062 x 0.023 in (3.2 x 1.58 x 0.58 mm) |
0.023 in (0.58 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
12 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
0.817 in (20.75 mm) |
125 V |
0.406 x 0.817 x 1.5 in (10.31 x 20.75 x 38.1 mm) |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
CSA, UL |
Time Lag |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
1.125 A |
10 kA |
T |
Box |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
10 A |
10 kA |
Box |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
15 A |
10 kA |
Box |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
8 A |
10 kA |
Box |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
9 A |
10 kA |
Box |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
354.813 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
400 A |
3 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 3 s at 200% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.217 in (5.5 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
3 s |
0.197 x 0.591 in (5 x 15 mm) |
0.217 x 0.598 in (5.5 x 15.2 mm) |
0.598 in (15.2 mm) |
UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
6 A |
Pin Wire |
471.36 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
400 A |
3 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 3 s at 200% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.217 in (5.5 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
3 s |
0.197 x 0.591 in (5 x 15 mm) |
0.217 x 0.598 in (5.5 x 15.2 mm) |
0.598 in (15.2 mm) |
UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Delay |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
6 A |
End Cap |
131.455 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
10 kA |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e3 |
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) |
Medium |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
62 mA |
Pin Wire |
110 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
e3 |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
62 mA |
Pin Wire |
110 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
1 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
e3 |
Pico |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
62 mA |
Pin Wire |
110 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
1 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
e3 |
Pico |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
62 mA |
Pin Wire |
113 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
1 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.0001 |
Tape And Reel |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
125 V |
Pico |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
62 mA |
Pin Wire |
110 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Bulk |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
e3 |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
256 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
e3 |
Pico |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CCC; CSA; PSE; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
7 A |
Pin Wire |
10.4 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
10.4 |
Bulk |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
125 V |
Pico |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; CUL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
100 mA |
Pin Wire |
390 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
10 kA |
4 h |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Micro |
0.25 x 0.35 in (6.35 x 8.89 mm) |
0.35 in (8.89 mm) |
CSA; QPL; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
290 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
5 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.1 in (2.54 mm) |
e4 |
2410 |
0.1 in (2.54 mm) |
AEC-Q200; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
1.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Palladium |
50 A |
10 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 100 A |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.1 in (2.54 mm) |
e4 |
125 V |
2410 |
0.1 in (2.54 mm) |
CUL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
240 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
Bulk |
0.472 in (12 mm) |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e3 |
10 ms |
0.472 x 0.205 in (12 x 5.2 mm) |
0.472 x 0.205 x 0.236 in (12 x 5.2 x 6 mm) |
0.236 in (6 mm) |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
240 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
Tape And Reel, 15 inch |
0.472 in (12 mm) |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e3 |
10 ms |
0.472 x 0.205 in (12 x 5.2 mm) |
0.472 x 0.205 x 0.236 in (12 x 5.2 x 6 mm) |
0.236 in (6 mm) |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
64 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.061 in (1.55 mm) |
e3 |
5 s |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.061 x 0.061 in (3.2 x 1.55 x 1.55 mm) |
0.061 in (1.55 mm) |
CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Super Fast |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
63 V |
50 mA |
Wraparound |
200 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
10 A |
0.0002 |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
100 µs |
0.126 x 0.063 in (3.2 x 1.6 mm) |
0.126 x 0.063 x 0.063 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 1.6 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
CUL; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
80 mA |
Pin Wire |
200 μJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
1 m |
Ammo Pack; Tape And Reel |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
0.252 in (6.4 mm) |
250 V |
0.252 x 0.626 in (6.4 x 15.9 mm) |
0.626 in (15.9 mm) |
CE; UL |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
3 A |
10 kA |
Box |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
125 mA |
Wraparound |
2.86 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
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 |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
125 mA |
Wraparound |
2.86 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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Wraparound |
185 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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Wraparound |
185 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 |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
53.72 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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
53.72 J |
-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) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
664 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 |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
4 A |
End Cap |
51.61 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
10 kA |
600 ms |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
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) |
Medium |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
405 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
e3 |
Pico |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CCC; CSA; PSE; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
4.14 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
4.14 |
Bulk |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
125 V |
Pico |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CCC; CSA; CUL; PSE; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
15 mA |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
10 kA |
4 h |
Bulk |
0.235 in (5.97 mm) |
e4 |
125 V |
Micro |
0.235 x 0.29 in (5.97 x 7.37 mm) |
0.29 in (7.37 mm) |
CSA; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
10 kA |
2 s |
Bulk |
0.235 in (5.97 mm) |
e4 |
125 V |
Micro |
0.235 x 0.29 in (5.97 x 7.37 mm) |
0.29 in (7.37 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
200 mA |
Wraparound |
8.9 mJ |
-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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
1.029 J |
-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) |
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 A |
Wraparound |
530 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
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 |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
15 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
2 ms |
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) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
2.01 J |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
2 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Blow within 0.002 s at 800% Rated Current |
2.01 |
Tape And Reel |
0.135 in (3.43 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Pico |
0.135 x 0.28 in (3.43 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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.