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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
Nickel |
200 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
Box |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
0.236 x 1.26 in (6 x 32 mm) |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Very Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
1.6 J |
Nickel |
100 A |
Pre Arcing Time: OPEN within 2 MIN at 200% RATED CURRENT |
Box |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
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) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
50 mA |
End Cap |
200 μJ |
Silver |
35 A |
Box |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e4 |
250 V |
3600 s |
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) |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
400 mA |
End Cap |
872 mJ |
Nickel |
35 A |
0.872 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
20 ms |
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) |
BSI; CCC; CSA; IMQ; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
63 mA |
End Cap |
21 mJ |
Nickel |
35 A |
0.021 |
Bag |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
10 ms |
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) |
BSI; CCC; CSA; IMQ; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
237.6 J |
Nickel |
63 A |
237.6 |
Bag |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
20 ms |
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) |
BSI; CCC; CSA; IMQ; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
450 A |
Tab/Blade |
200 kA |
Bulk |
2.88 in (73.152 mm) |
10.38 in (263.652 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
12 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 12 s at 200% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
250 V |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.3 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CE; CSA; QPL; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.31 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; QPL; UL |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.563 in (14.3 mm) |
0.563 x 2 in (14.3 x 50.8 mm) |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
35 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.815 in (20.7 mm) |
Indicator |
3 in (76.2 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
110 A |
Tab/Blade |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
1.535 in (39 mm) |
7.126 in (181 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
500 A |
Tab/Blade |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
2.543 in (64.6 mm) |
10.374 in (263.5 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
101 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
100 A |
10 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) |
TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
1.202 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
100 A |
10 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 |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
80 V |
35 A |
Wraparound |
1.32 kJ |
-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 |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
19.84 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.398 in (10.1 mm) |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
e4 |
120 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) |
TUV, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
54 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.398 in (10.1 mm) |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
e4 |
120 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) |
TUV, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
29.8 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
29.8 |
Ammo Pack |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.169 in (4.3 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.335 x 0.169 x 0.329 in (8.5 x 4.3 x 8.35 mm) |
0.329 in (8.35 mm) |
CQC; EK; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
3.15 A |
Pin Wire |
67 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
67 |
Bag |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.169 in (4.3 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.335 x 0.169 x 0.329 in (8.5 x 4.3 x 8.35 mm) |
0.329 in (8.35 mm) |
CQC; EK; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
22.2 J |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.109 in (2.77 mm) |
0.109 in (2.77 mm) |
e3 |
0.109 x 0.109 x 0.405 in (2.77 x 2.77 x 10.29 mm) |
0.405 in (10.29 mm) |
CSA; UL |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
400 mA |
End Cap |
1.325 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
5 ms |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CUL; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
22.29 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
22.29 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
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) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
100 mA |
End Cap |
4.5 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
20 ms |
0.0045 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
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) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
315 mA |
End Cap |
110 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
35 A |
10 ms |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KC; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
8 A |
Pin Wire |
198.16 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
80 A |
10 ms |
198.16 |
Bulk |
0.217 in (5.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.228 x 0.886 in (5.8 x 22.5 mm) |
0.846 in (21.5 mm) |
CE; IEC; KC; PSE; VDE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
80 mA |
Pin Wire |
1.32 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
35 A |
3 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 3 ms at 400% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.22 in (5.6 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.846 in (21.5 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; CUL; KC; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
75 V |
3.15 A |
End Cap |
17.72 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
10 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 75 VDC: 70 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 400% Rated Current |
17.72 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
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) |
CCC; CE; CSA; CUL; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
5.64 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
3 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
Bulk |
0.189 in (4.8 mm) |
e3 |
2AG |
0.177 x 0.57 in (4.5 x 14.48 mm) |
0.587 in (14.9 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
77 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
Bulk |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
e3 |
0.177 x 0.57 in (4.5 x 14.48 mm) |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
100 mA |
End Cap |
55 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
2 m |
0.05 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
250 V |
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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 mA |
End Cap |
120 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
313 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
e3 |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.8 A |
End Cap |
170 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
4 h |
170 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
Supplemental |
250 V |
3AG |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; KTL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
5.921 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead |
100 A |
436 |
Tape And Reel |
0.59 in (14.99 mm) |
0.2 in (5.08 mm) |
e0 |
0.59 x 0.2 x 0.095 in (14.99 x 5.08 x 2.41 mm) |
0.095 in (2.41 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
60.9 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
4 h |
60.9 |
Bulk |
0.142 in (3.6 mm) |
250 V |
0.142 x 0.394 in (3.6 x 10 mm) |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
30 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
12 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 12 s at 200% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CE; CSA; QPL; UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
72 V |
30 A |
Wraparound |
112 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver with Nickel barrier |
100 A |
Interrupting Current Max(DC): 500 A; Pre Arcing Time: Open within 60 s at 200% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
0.124 in (3.15 mm) |
e4 |
0.394 x 0.124 x 0.124 in (10 x 3.15 x 3.15 mm) |
0.124 in (3.15 mm) |
CUL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
400 mA |
End Cap |
1.324 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
35 A |
20 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 20 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
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) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KTL; SEMKO; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
15 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
0.177 x 0.57 in (4.5 x 14.48 mm) |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
CE; CSA; METI; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
298 J |
35 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
3AG |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
315 mA |
Pin Wire |
100 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
Ammo Pack; Tape |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
TR5 |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CCC; CE; CUL; VDE; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
200 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
Ammo Pack; Tape |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
TR5 |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CCC; CE; CUL; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
4 A |
Pin Wire |
6.7 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
40 A |
20 ms |
Ammo Pack; Tape |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
TR5 |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CCC; CE; CUL; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
23 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
23 |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
20 mΩ |
20 ms |
TR5 |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CCC; KTL; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
160 mA |
Pin Wire |
4 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
5 s |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
TR5 |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
17.52 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.005 |
Box |
0.266 in (6.76 mm) |
e3 |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
0.266 x 1.292 in (6.76 x 32.82 mm) |
1.292 in (32.82 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
6 A |
End Cap |
37.4 J |
Nickel |
200 A |
Box |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
0.252 x 1.248 in (6.4 x 31.7 mm) |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
Nickel |
100 A |
2 m |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
Box |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CSA; UL |
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.