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 |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
938.4 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
2 m |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Pico |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
6.45 J |
Nickel |
35 A |
Box |
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) |
CUL; IMQ; MITI/JET; UL |
Time Delay |
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KYOCERA AVX |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
3 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
e3 |
1206 |
0.122 x 0.063 x 0.047 in (3.1 x 1.6 x 1.2 mm) |
0.047 in (1.2 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
16 mJ |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
84 mΩ |
60 s |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.031 x 0.018 in (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.45 mm) |
0.018 in (0.45 mm) |
UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
1.52 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within .010 s at 1000% Rated Current |
1.52 |
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) |
BSI; CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; 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 |
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; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
733 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
300 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 200 A |
Bulk |
e3 |
Alarm |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
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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 |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
400 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
1.28 J |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 400 VDC: 1500 A |
Bag |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
PSE/JET; UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
300 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.1 s at 300% Rated Current |
0.103 in (2.62 mm) |
0.103 x 0.311 in (2.62 x 7.9 mm) |
0.311 in (7.9 mm) |
MIL-PRF-23419/8J |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
35 V |
65 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
52 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
13 A |
200 µs |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 35 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.81 mm) |
e3 |
1 ms |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.032 x 0.014 in (1.6 x 0.81 x 0.36 mm) |
0.014 in (0.36 mm) |
CUL; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
36 mJ |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
1 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
e3 |
0603 |
0.018 in (0.45 mm) |
UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
111 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
2 ms |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
e3 |
1 ms |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.063 x 0.038 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.97 mm) |
0.038 in (0.97 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
1 A |
Gull Wing |
192 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
50 A |
2 s |
0.19 |
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) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
1 A |
End Cap |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
1.5 kA |
1.52 |
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) |
BSI, CCC, CE, CSA, PSE, UL, VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
180 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
0.18 |
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) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
19.2 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
150 A |
20 ms |
19.2 |
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; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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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 |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
5.64 |
Bulk |
0.185 in (4.7 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
2AG |
Indicator |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
87 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
100 ms |
Bulk |
0.155 in (3.94 mm) |
250 V |
Pico |
CSA, PSE, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
690 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
0.69 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
3AB |
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) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
J Bend |
281 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
100 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.1 s at 300% Rated Current |
0.281 |
Tape And Reel |
0.285 in (7.24 mm) |
0.17 in (4.32 mm) |
e3 |
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) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
281 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.285 in (7.24 mm) |
0.17 in (4.32 mm) |
e3 |
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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
800 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
100 A |
0.51 |
Tape And Reel |
0.476 in (12.1 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
e4 |
250 V |
Nano |
0.476 x 0.177 x 0.177 in (12.1 x 4.5 x 4.5 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
PSE; UMF |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
21.2 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.813 mm) |
200 ms |
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) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
650 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
600 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
150 A |
2 m |
Bulk |
0.275 in (6.99 mm) |
3AB |
0.275 x 1.288 in (6.99 x 32.72 mm) |
1.288 in (32.72 mm) |
CE; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
2 m |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
5AG |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
1 KV |
1 A |
End Cap |
600 mJ |
20 kA |
4 m |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.31 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; TUV; UL |
Fast |
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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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
1.042 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 20 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
1.045 |
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; IEC; PSE; SEMKO; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
1.042 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 20 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
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; IEC; KTL; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
500 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
100 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 500 VDC: 50000 A |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
CC |
600 V |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
1 KV |
1 A |
End Cap |
150 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
50 kA |
Box |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
0.409 x 1.516 in (10.4 x 38.5 mm) |
1.496 in (38 mm) |
CCC; CSA; IEC; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
111 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
200 µs |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
1206 |
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) |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
72 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
220 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 72 VDC: 50 A |
0.22 |
Tape And Reel |
0.107 in (2.72 mm) |
0.107 in (2.72 mm) |
125 V |
0.107 x 0.107 x 0.24 in (2.72 x 2.72 x 6.1 mm) |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
CUL; UL |
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 |
125 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
1.373 J |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
Nickel |
10 kA |
2 m |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 2 m at 200% Rated Current |
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; KC; PSE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Medium |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
J Bend |
2.01 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
100 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.285 in (7.24 mm) |
0.17 in (4.32 mm) |
e3 |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
722 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 h |
Tape And Reel |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Pico |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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TE Connectivity |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
4 h |
Tape And Reel |
0.134 in (3.4 mm) |
0.071 in (1.8 mm) |
63 V |
1206 |
0.134 x 0.071 x 0.051 in (3.4 x 1.8 x 1.3 mm) |
0.051 in (1.3 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
12.21 J |
Nickel |
35 A |
2 m |
Box |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
3AB |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CSA, UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
146 mJ |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
0.146 |
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) |
CCC; MITI; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Fast |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
500 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
120 kA |
C10 |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.496 in (38 mm) |
IEC |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
65 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
30.3 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
e3 |
1 ms |
0603 |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
AEC-Q200; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Slow |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
7.4 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
100 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.169 in (4.3 mm) |
20 ms |
0.335 x 0.169 x 0.329 in (8.5 x 4.3 x 8.35 mm) |
0.309 in (7.85 mm) |
CCC; CUL; KC; PSE; TUV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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KYOCERA AVX |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.039 in (1 mm) |
0.022 in (0.55 mm) |
e3 |
0402 |
0.039 x 0.022 x 0.016 in (1 x 0.55 x 0.4 mm) |
0.016 in (0.4 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
2.8 mJ |
15 °C (59 °F) |
Matte Tin with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.039 in (1 mm) |
0.02 in (0.5 mm) |
e3 |
0.039 x 0.02 x 0.013 in (1 x 0.5 x 0.32 mm) |
0.013 in (0.32 mm) |
UL; UMF |
35 °C (95 °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.