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 |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
10.05 J |
Nickel |
35 A |
10.05 |
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; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Time Delay |
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Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
63 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
4 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
35 A |
200 ms |
Interrupting Current Max(DC): 50 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.2 s at 300% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.82 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.032 x 0.019 in (1.6 x 0.82 x 0.48 mm) |
0.019 in (0.48 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 20000 A |
Box |
0.56 in (14.22 mm) |
RK5 |
250 V |
0.563 x 2 in (14.3 x 50.8 mm) |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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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 |
20 ms |
27.15 |
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; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
200 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
2 ms |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.062 in (1.58 mm) |
e3 |
63 V |
1206 |
0.025 in (0.63 mm) |
AEC-Q200; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
1.2 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
100 A |
0.98 |
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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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
970 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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
664 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
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 |
32 V |
32 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
51.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
35 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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
2.06 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
400 ms |
3.39 |
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) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Medium |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
24 V |
30 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
220 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
50 A |
1 m |
Tape And Reel |
0.213 in (5.4 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
0.144 in (3.65 mm) |
CUL; IEC; UL |
70 °C (158 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
24 V |
30 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
220 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
50 A |
1 m |
Tape And Reel |
0.213 in (5.4 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
0.144 in (3.65 mm) |
CUL; IEC; UL |
70 °C (158 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
60 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
0.281 in (7.14 mm) |
0.281 x 1.25 in (7.14 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; UL |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
300 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
12.75 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
100 A |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.169 in (4.3 mm) |
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; IEC; KC; PSE; TUV; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Delay |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
12.8 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
100 A |
Bag |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.169 in (4.3 mm) |
20 ms |
0.309 in (7.85 mm) |
CCC; CUL; KC; PSE; TUV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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|
Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
35 V |
32 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
57 mJ |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
Tin with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
e3 |
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) |
CUL; UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
180 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
0.48 |
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 |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
180 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
20 ms |
0.48 |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
12.65 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
20 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) |
0.846 in (21.5 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; KC; 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 |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
9.8 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
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; 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 |
9.8 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
Bulk |
0.185 in (4.7 mm) |
e3 |
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 |
125 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
390 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
1 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 s at 200% Rated Current |
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) |
CSA; CUL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
24 J |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
5 s |
24 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
Supplemental |
250 V |
3AG |
1.25 x 0.25 in (31.75 x 6.35 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
51 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
4 h |
0.051 |
Tape And Reel |
0.061 in (1.54 mm) |
0.033 in (0.85 mm) |
e3 |
63 V |
200 mΩ |
0603 |
0.061 x 0.033 x 0.02 in (1.54 x 0.85 x 0.5 mm) |
0.02 in (0.5 mm) |
CSA; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
350 V |
500 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
1.25 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
1 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.428 in (10.86 mm) |
0.188 in (4.78 mm) |
e3 |
Nano |
0.428 x 0.188 x 0.188 in (10.86 x 4.78 x 4.78 mm) |
0.188 in (4.78 mm) |
CUL; TUV; UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
1.45 J |
Nickel |
35 A |
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; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
4.453 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
1 m |
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, UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Wire |
6.88 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
150 ms |
4.5 |
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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|
Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
62 mJ |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
1 m |
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) |
Fast |
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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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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
1 m |
Tape And Reel, Paper, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.81 mm) |
0603 |
0.019 in (0.48 mm) |
AEC-Q200; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
13 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
35 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
20 ms |
0.335 x 0.319 in (8.5 x 8.1 mm) |
0.319 in (8.1 mm) |
CCC; CUL; KC; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
300 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
12.8 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
100 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.169 in (4.3 mm) |
20 ms |
0.309 in (7.85 mm) |
CCC; CUL; KC; PSE; TUV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
300 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
12.75 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
100 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.169 in (4.3 mm) |
300 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; IEC; KC; PSE; TUV; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
600 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
14 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin with Nickel barrier |
Tape And Reel |
0.38 in (9.65 mm) |
0.12 in (3.05 mm) |
e3 |
600 V |
0.38 x 0.12 x 0.12 in (9.65 x 3.05 x 3.05 mm) |
0.12 in (3.05 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
155 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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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
222 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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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
1 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
100 A |
1 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; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
Supplemental |
125 V |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CE, CSA, PSE, UL |
Medium |
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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 |
Ammo Pack |
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 |
500 V |
300 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
10 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 10000 A |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
600 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 600 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.815 in (20.7 mm) |
0.752 x 5 in (19.1 x 127 mm) |
5 in (127 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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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 |
Bulk |
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 |
Surface Mount |
50 V |
50 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
402 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 h |
0.402 |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
6.3 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
664 |
Ammo Pack |
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; CSA; KTL; METI; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
3.389 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
10 kA |
233P |
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 |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
Bulk |
0.185 in (4.7 mm) |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
200 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 |
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.