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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
0.406 x 1.375 in (10.31 x 34.93 mm) |
1.375 in (34.93 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
||||||||||||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
1 A |
Tab/Blade |
400 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
1 kA |
20 ms |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
e3 |
0.74 in (18.8 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
||||||||||||||
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 20000 A |
0.563 in (14.3 mm) |
0.563 x 2 in (14.3 x 50.8 mm) |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
||||||||||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
1.82 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
300 A |
5 m |
0.701 in (17.8 mm) |
0.228 in (5.8 mm) |
125 V |
Alarm; Indicator |
0.772 in (19.6 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
||||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
1 A |
Tab/Blade |
400 mJ |
Tin/Copper |
1 kA |
20 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.02 s at 350% Rated Current |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
0.2 in (5.08 mm) |
ATO |
e2 |
32 V |
0.75 x 0.2 x 0.48 in (19.05 x 5.08 x 12.19 mm) |
0.48 in (12.19 mm) |
UL |
Fast |
|||||||||||
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
190 mJ |
1.5 kA |
0.236 in (6 mm) |
0.236 x 0.886 in (6 x 22.5 mm) |
0.886 in (22.5 mm) |
BSI; CCC; CSA; IEC; KTL; METI; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Fast |
||||||||||||||||||
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
100 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 |
Fast |
||||||||||||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
256 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
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 |
||||||||||||
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
4.5 J |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
80 A |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
5 ms |
0.197 x 0.984 in (5 x 25 mm) |
Indicator |
0.984 in (25 mm) |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Medium Time Lag |
|||||||||||||||
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
8.25 KV |
1 A |
End Cap |
50 kA |
1.563 in (39.69 mm) |
1.563 x 9.5 in (39.69 x 241.3 mm) |
9.5 in (241.3 mm) |
Medium |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
508 mJ |
Tin Lead |
50 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.508 |
Bulk |
0.154 in (3.9 mm) |
e0 |
250 V |
0.142 x 0.394 in (3.6 x 10 mm) |
0.154 x 0.433 in (3.9 x 11 mm) |
0.433 in (11 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
|||||||||||
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
645 mJ |
-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 |
||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
256 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
0.256 |
Tape And Reel |
0.103 in (2.61 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
125 V |
Pico |
0.103 x 0.28 in (2.61 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CCC; CSA; PSE; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
|||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
440 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
4.4 J |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
1 kA |
Bulk |
0.248 in (6.3 mm) |
10 ms |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
1.26 in (32 mm) |
UL |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Time Lag |
||||||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
1.52 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.01 s at 1000% Rated Current |
1.52 |
Bulk |
0.217 in (5.5 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) |
0.846 in (21.5 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; CUL; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 kA |
4 h |
Bulk |
0.235 in (5.97 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Micro |
0.235 x 0.287 in (5.97 x 7.3 mm) |
0.287 in (7.3 mm) |
CSA, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
||||||||||
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
11 J |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
35 A |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
20 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
BSI; CCCE; CUL; IMQ; MITI; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Time Lag |
|||||||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
760 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.275 in (6.99 mm) |
e3 |
3AG |
0.275 x 1.288 in (6.99 x 32.72 mm) |
1.288 in (32.72 mm) |
CE; CSA; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
|||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
1 A |
Tab/Blade |
400 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
1 kA |
4 d 4 h |
0.405 |
Bulk |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
0.2 in (5.08 mm) |
ATO |
e3 |
32 V |
0.75 x 0.2 x 0.48 in (19.05 x 5.08 x 12.19 mm) |
0.48 in (12.19 mm) |
UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Fast |
||||||||
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
150 V |
150 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
100 kA |
KLA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 150 VDC: 20000 A |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.3 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
|||||||||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
5.64 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
Bulk |
0.185 in (4.7 mm) |
e3 |
0.185 x 0.57 in (4.7 x 14.48 mm) |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
|||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
300 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
Bulk |
0.185 in (4.7 mm) |
e3 |
0.185 x 0.57 in (4.7 x 14.48 mm) |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
||||||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
180 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
1.2 kA |
Bulk |
0.228 in (5.8 mm) |
e3 |
0.228 x 0.886 in (5.8 x 22.5 mm) |
0.886 in (22.5 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; KTL; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
|||||||||||||
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
100 kA |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
0.406 x 1.311 in (10.3 x 33.3 mm) |
1.311 in (33.3 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Medium Time Delay |
||||||||||||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
760 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
312 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
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) |
Fast |
|||||||||||||
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
256 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
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) |
CCC; CSA; PSE; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
||||||||||||
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
256 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
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) |
CCC; CSA; PSE; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
||||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
256 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
0.095 in (2.41 mm) |
e3 |
0.095 x 0.28 in (2.41 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; METI; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
||||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
9 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
2 m |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 250% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.189 in (4.8 mm) |
Nano |
0.189 in (4.8 mm) |
CUL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
||||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
256 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
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 |
|||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
690 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
0.69 |
Bulk |
0.275 in (6.99 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
3AB |
0.275 x 1.288 in (6.99 x 32.72 mm) |
1.288 in (32.72 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
1 A |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
4 h |
Tape And Reel |
0.246 in (6.25 mm) |
0.104 in (2.64 mm) |
250 V |
0.246 x 0.104 x 0.093 in (6.25 x 2.64 x 2.36 mm) |
0.093 in (2.36 mm) |
CSA, TUV, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
|||||||||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
300 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
500 V |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
|||||||||||||||||
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
1.52 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
1.5 kA |
1.52 |
0.217 in (5.5 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.217 x 0.846 in (5.5 x 21.5 mm) |
0.846 in (21.5 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
|||||||||||||||
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
256 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
4 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
125 V |
Pico |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CCC; CSA; CUL; PSE; TUV; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
||||||||||||
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
3.238 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
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; PSE; SEMKO; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
||||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
256 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
251 |
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) |
CCC; CSA; PSE; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
11.296 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
Bulk; Tape And Reel |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
e3 |
0.787 x 0.205 in (20 x 5.2 mm) |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
CE; CSA; KTL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
|||||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
0.093 in (2.36 mm) |
e4 |
0.28 x 0.093 x 0.093 in (7.11 x 2.36 x 2.36 mm) |
0.093 in (2.36 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
||||||||||||
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
5.64 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead |
35 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.185 in (4.7 mm) |
e0 |
0.185 x 0.57 in (4.7 x 14.48 mm) |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
CE; CSA; METI; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
||||||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
2205P |
Tape And Reel |
0.185 in (4.7 mm) |
e3 |
0.185 x 0.57 in (4.7 x 14.48 mm) |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
|||||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
2.01 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
2.01 |
Bulk |
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 Lag |
|||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
87 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
0263 |
Bulk |
0.155 in (3.94 mm) |
0.155 x 0.28 in (3.94 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
|||||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
1.98 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 |
|||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
256 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
253 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; PSE; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
|||||||||||
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
300 A |
0.256 |
Tape And Reel |
0.103 in (2.61 mm) |
Supplemental |
125 V |
Pico |
0.103 x 0.28 in (2.61 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CCC, CSA, PSE, TUV, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
|||||||||||||||
|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
2.01 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
2.01 |
Bulk |
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 Lag |
|||||||||
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
256 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
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 |
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.