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 |
250 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
9.8 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
Bulk |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
e3 |
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) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
20 J |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
35 A |
Bulk |
0.213 in (5.4 mm) |
20 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.827 in (21 mm) |
BSI; CCEE; CUL; DIN; IEC; IMQ; MITI; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
600 V |
1.25 A |
200 kA |
IDSR |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 600 VDC: 20000 A |
Indicator |
CSA; UL |
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 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1000 ms at 200% 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) |
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 |
1.086 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
100 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) |
CE; CSA; KTL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
440 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
3.1 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) |
CUL; UL |
70 °C (158 °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 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1000 ms at 200% 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) |
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 |
22 J |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
150 A |
Bulk |
0.213 in (5.4 mm) |
20 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.827 in (21 mm) |
BSI; CUL; IEC; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
70 °C (158 °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 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1000 ms at 200% 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) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
1.45 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
312 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
e3 |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
2.05 J |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
0.207 in (5.25 mm) |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.886 in (22.5 mm) |
CCC; CSA; CUL; SEMKO; SEV; PSE; VDE; UL |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
4 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
150 A |
462 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 150 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.413 in (10.5 mm) |
0.185 in (4.7 mm) |
e3 |
10 ms |
0.413 x 0.185 x 0.177 in (10.5 x 4.7 x 4.5 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
IEC; PSEJET; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °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 |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
4.11 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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
9 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
Ammo Pack; Tape And Reel |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CCC; KTL; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
5.12 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 |
1.25 A |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
35 A |
15 |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
250 V |
0.335 x 0.333 in (8.5 x 8.45 mm) |
0.333 in (8.45 mm) |
CCC, CSA, METI, SEMKO, UL, VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
9 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
20 ms |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CCC; KTL; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
300 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 0.3 s at 300% Rated Current |
Ammo Pack |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
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) |
Very Fast |
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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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
204 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
100 A |
1 s |
0.156 |
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; CUL; PSE; 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) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
251 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
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 |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
50 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Blister Tape |
0.398 in (10.1 mm) |
0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
120 s |
10025 |
0.033 in (0.85 mm) |
CUL; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
27.15 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
35 A |
20 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.02 s at 1000% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 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 |
125 V |
63 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
59 mJ |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
50 A |
1 m |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 60 s at 200% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.236 in (6 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CSA; UL |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
63 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
59 mJ |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
50 A |
1 m |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 60 s at 200% Rated Current |
Ammo Pack; Tape |
0.236 in (6 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CSA; UL |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
63 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
59 mJ |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
50 A |
1 m |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 60 s at 200% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.236 in (6 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CSA; UL |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
1.25 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 |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
27.15 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
35 A |
20 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.02 s at 1000% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; 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 |
27.15 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
35 A |
20 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.02 s at 1000% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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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 |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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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 |
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.