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 |
Inline/Holder |
650 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
1.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
150 A |
2 m |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
3AB |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
5.6 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
100 A |
10 ms |
5.6 |
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) |
CE; CUL; PSE; UKCA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
390 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
251 |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
3.8 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
1 m |
3.8 |
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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
14.44 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
130 A |
20 ms |
Ammo Pack; Tape And Reel |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
IEC; PSE; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.815 in (20.7 mm) |
5 in (127 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
12.65 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
Tape And Reel |
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; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
19.525 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
239 |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CE; CSA; KTL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
40 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
5 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
24 |
Bulk |
0.275 in (6.985 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) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
2.8 J |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
100 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.213 in (5.4 mm) |
5 s |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.827 in (21 mm) |
CUL; UL |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
11.95 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
9.75 |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CCC; CE; CUL; KC; PSE; VDE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
680 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
662 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 35 A |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
0.335 x 0.333 in (8.5 x 8.45 mm) |
0.333 in (8.45 mm) |
CCC; KTL; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
664 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 200% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
125 V |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
3.2 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
1.5 kA |
3.2 |
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) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
700 mJ |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
1.5 kA |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
20 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CUL; DIN; IEC; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
9.8 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
4 h |
9.8 |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
250 V |
2AG |
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) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
2.23 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
Bulk; Tape And Reel |
0.205 in (5.2 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 |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
27.15 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
Bulk; Tape And Reel |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; PSE; SEMKO; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
440 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
3.1 J |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
Nickel |
1 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.01 s at 1000% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
3AB |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CUL; UL |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Wire |
30 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
150 A |
1 s |
Bulk |
0.488 in (12.4 mm) |
0.252 in (6.4 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
TE7 |
0.488 x 0.252 x 0.386 in (12.4 x 6.4 x 9.8 mm) |
0.362 in (9.2 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
24 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
Bulk |
0.275 in (6.99 mm) |
e3 |
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) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
27.15 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
213 |
Bulk; Tape And Reel |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e3 |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; PSE; SEMKO; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
40 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
4 h |
24 |
0.275 in (6.985 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
3AB |
0.275 x 1.288 in (6.985 x 32.72 mm) |
1.288 in (32.72 mm) |
CE, CSA, PSE, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
900 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A |
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; METI; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
5.8 J |
150 A |
219 |
0.228 in (5.8 mm) |
0.228 x 0.886 in (5.8 x 22.5 mm) |
0.886 in (22.5 mm) |
BSI; CCC; CSA; IEC; KTL; METI; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
32 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
32 V |
8AG |
1 in (25.4 mm) |
Normal |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
2.23 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
35 A |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 400% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.217 in (5.5 mm) |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.846 in (21.5 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 |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
3.48 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 0.4 s, at 200% Rated Current |
Bulk; Tape And Reel |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CE; CSA; KTL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Medium |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
3.39 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
10 kA |
600 ms |
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) |
0.827 in (21 mm) |
CE; CSA; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Medium |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
4 h |
Tape And Reel |
0.129 in (3.27 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
e3 |
63 V |
1206 |
0.129 x 0.064 x 0.035 in (3.27 x 1.63 x 0.9 mm) |
0.035 in (0.9 mm) |
CSA; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
22 J |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
150 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; CUL; IEC; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
300 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
440 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
1.8 J |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
Nickel |
1 kA |
Bulk |
0.248 in (6.3 mm) |
440 V |
20 ms |
3AB |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
1.26 in (32 mm) |
UL |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
Silver |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
e4 |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.496 in (38 mm) |
MIL-PRF-15160 |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
390 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
1 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Bulk |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
1.45 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
e3 |
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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
390 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1000 ms at 200% Rated Current |
Bulk |
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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
4.24 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
1.5 kA |
215P |
Bulk; Tape And Reel |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e3 |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; KTL; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
16.8 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
3 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
Bulk |
0.189 in (4.8 mm) |
e3 |
2AG |
0.185 x 0.57 in (4.7 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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
3.2 J |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
Tin |
80 A |
Bulk |
0.232 in (5.9 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
5 ms |
0.232 x 0.827 in (5.9 x 21 mm) |
0.827 in (21 mm) |
UL |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Medium Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
9.8 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
4 h |
9.8 |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
250 V |
2AG |
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) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
390 mJ |
-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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
14.44 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
130 A |
20 ms |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
TE5 |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CQC; CUL; KTL; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
220 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 63 VDC: 50 A |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
e3 |
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) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
390 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Copper |
50 A |
0253 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.103 in (2.61 mm) |
e3 |
0.103 x 0.28 in (2.61 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
664 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 |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
390 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1000 ms at 200% 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) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
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 |
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.