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 |
1 A |
Wraparound |
602.9 mJ |
-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) |
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 |
1 A |
Wraparound |
459 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
449.4 mJ |
Nickel |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
CC |
600 V |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.3 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
449.4 mJ |
200 kA |
12 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
14 J |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
5 s |
14 |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
300 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
1.1 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
1.5 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 1500 A |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e4 |
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) |
CCC; CUL; VDE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Eska Erich Schweizer |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
6.35 J |
35 A |
Bulk |
0.197 in (5 mm) |
250 V |
20 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CE; CUL; IEC; VDE; UL |
Time Lag |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
78 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
0.078 |
Bulk |
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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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
35 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape |
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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
300 V |
300 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
8 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
20 s |
5.8 |
Ammo Pack |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
300 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CUL; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1 A |
Wire |
4.85 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
150 ms |
3 |
Ammo Pack |
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) |
Time Lag |
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Siba |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
700 V |
500 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
320 mJ |
Nickel |
50 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 500 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
700 V |
1 ms |
0.25 x 1.252 in (6.35 x 31.8 mm) |
1.252 in (31.8 mm) |
CUL; UL |
Very Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
200 A |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
250 V |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.31 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA, UL |
Time Lag |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
600 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
100 kA |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
CC |
600 V |
Midget |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.3 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CE, CSA, UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
760 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
5 s |
0.76 |
Bulk |
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) |
CE; CSA; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
0.409 in (10.4 mm) |
0.409 x 1.5 in (10.4 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
500 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
2 J |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 500 VDC: 50000 A |
0.4 |
Box |
0.248 in (6.3 mm) |
500 V |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
0.252 x 1.252 in (6.4 x 31.8 mm) |
1.26 in (32 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
11.498 J |
Nickel |
35 A |
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 |
Surface Mount |
6 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
100 A |
300 ms |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.138 in (3.5 mm) |
0.071 in (1.8 mm) |
e3 |
6 V |
210 mΩ |
1206 |
0.035 in (0.88 mm) |
TUV; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
98 mJ |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
0.061 in (1.55 mm) |
e3 |
1206 |
0.122 x 0.061 x 0.024 in (3.1 x 1.55 x 0.6 mm) |
0.024 in (0.6 mm) |
UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Slow |
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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 20000 A |
0.551 in (14 mm) |
0.551 x 2.008 in (14 x 51 mm) |
2.008 in (51 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
19.2 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
20 ms |
19.2 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.228 x 0.886 in (5.8 x 22.5 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; PSE; SEV; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
6.73 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
20 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 20 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
6.73 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
Supplemental |
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; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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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 |
Surface Mount |
50 V |
50 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
210.54 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
4 h |
0.21 |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
e3 |
50 V |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.064 x 0.032 in (3.2 x 1.63 x 0.82 mm) |
0.032 in (0.82 mm) |
CSA; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
21.2 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 50 A |
0.021 |
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 0.813 x 0.305 mm) |
0.012 in (0.305 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °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 |
32 V |
63 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
60 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel Gold |
50 A |
0.06 |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
e4 |
60 s |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.031 x 0.024 in (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.6 mm) |
0.024 in (0.6 mm) |
CUL; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Super Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
32 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
32 V |
1AG |
0.625 in (15.875 mm) |
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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 |
32 V |
32 V |
1 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
100 ms |
Bulk |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
32 V |
0.76 x 0.207 x 0.492 in (19.3 x 5.25 x 12.5 mm) |
0.483 in (12.28 mm) |
UL |
100 °C (212 °F) |
Fast |
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Spc Technology/ Multicomp |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
870 mJ |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.256 in (6.5 mm) |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
250 V |
2410 |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
UL |
Slow |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
2.8 mJ |
15 °C (59 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.079 in (2 mm) |
0.049 in (1.25 mm) |
e3 |
0.079 x 0.049 x 0.018 in (2 x 1.25 x 0.45 mm) |
0.018 in (0.45 mm) |
UL; UMF |
35 °C (95 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
2.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
e3 |
0.126 x 0.063 x 0.022 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.55 mm) |
0.022 in (0.55 mm) |
IEC; UL; UMF |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
280 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
10.17 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 |
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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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
500 V |
400 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
1.8 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
10 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 400 VDC: 1500 A |
Bulk |
0.217 in (5.5 mm) |
e3 |
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) |
PSE; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
2 J |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
80 A |
5 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
Indicator |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CUL; UL |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Medium Time Lag |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
78 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
0.078 |
Bulk |
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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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
770 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
Tape |
0.291 in (7.4 mm) |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
e3 |
5 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 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
320 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
4.85 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
50 A |
20 ms |
Ammo Pack; Tape |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
TR5 |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CE; CUL; PSE; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
300 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.093 in (2.36 mm) |
e3 |
4 ms |
0.091 x 0.315 in (2.3 x 8 mm) |
0.093 x 0.315 in (2.36 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CSA; GAMT1; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
600 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
100 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 500 VDC: 100000 A |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
600 V |
Midget |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.496 in (38 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
500 V |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.496 in (38 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
480 mJ |
Nickel |
35 A |
Pre Arcing Time: OPEN within 2 MIN at 200% RATED CURRENT |
0.48 |
Bag |
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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Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
63 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
4 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
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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Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
121 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
2 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 0.002 s, at 800% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.062 in (1.58 mm) |
e3 |
63 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; 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.