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 |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
853 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
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) |
CSA; CUL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
48 V |
75 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
548 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
5 s |
0.54 |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.175 mm) |
0.062 in (1.575 mm) |
e4 |
75 V |
Nano |
0.125 x 0.062 x 0.062 in (3.175 x 1.575 x 1.575 mm) |
0.062 in (1.575 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
Nickel |
200 kA |
Box |
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) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
3.65 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
2 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
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) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
400 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
100 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.1 s at 300% Rated Current |
0.4 |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
63 V |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.063 x 0.024 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.6 mm) |
0.026 in (0.65 mm) |
AEC-Q200; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Box |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.3 x 38.1 mm) |
1.496 in (38 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 100000 A |
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 |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
40.1 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
4 h |
40.1 |
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) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
324 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
1 s |
0.324 |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
e3 |
63 V |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.064 x 0.032 in (3.2 x 1.63 x 0.82 mm) |
0.033 in (0.835 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
3.65 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
2 ms |
3.65 |
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) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
5 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
30 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.061 in (1.54 mm) |
0.033 in (0.85 mm) |
0603 |
0.02 in (0.502 mm) |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
Nickel |
200 kA |
Box |
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) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
64 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 |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
32 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
32 V |
1AG |
0.625 in (15.875 mm) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
930.2 mJ |
Nickel |
200 kA |
12 s |
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) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
587 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
1 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.587 |
Bulk |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
125 V |
Pico |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; CUL; PSE; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
59.7 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
5 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
40.1 |
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) |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
9.023 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.0149 |
Box |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
4.7 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
2 ms |
4.7 |
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) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
1.5 A |
Tab/Blade |
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) |
CE, CSA, UL |
Fast |
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Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
230 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 |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
853 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) |
CSA; CUL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
288 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 63 VDC: 50 A |
0.288 |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
e3 |
63 V |
1206 |
0.125 x 0.06 x 0.023 in (3.18 x 1.52 x 0.58 mm) |
0.023 in (0.58 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
288 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
1.500 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1.5 ms at 800% Rated Current |
0.288 |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
e3 |
63 V |
1206 |
0.125 x 0.06 x 0.023 in (3.18 x 1.52 x 0.58 mm) |
0.025 in (0.635 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
9.023 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.0149 |
Box |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Cooper Industries |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
14.9 mJ |
Nickel |
100 A |
0.015 |
Box |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
324 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
1 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
e3 |
1206 |
0.033 in (0.835 mm) |
AEC-Q200; CSA; CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
900 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
5 s |
0.9 |
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) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
1.163 J |
Nickel |
100 A |
2 m |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
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 |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
2.35 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
5 s |
2.35 |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
90.2 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
4 h |
0.09 |
Tape And Reel |
0.061 in (1.54 mm) |
0.033 in (0.85 mm) |
e3 |
63 V |
174 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 |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
300 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
500 V |
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 |
250 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
38 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
4 h |
38 |
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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
300 V |
1.5 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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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
500 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
100 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
e3 |
5 s |
1210 |
0.126 x 0.098 x 0.063 in (3.2 x 2.5 x 1.6 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
500 V |
1.5 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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
300 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
0.626 in (15.9 mm) |
300 V |
0.626 in (15.9 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
1.46 J |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.405 in (10.29 mm) |
0.109 in (2.77 mm) |
250 V |
0.405 x 0.109 x 0.109 in (10.29 x 2.77 x 2.77 mm) |
0.109 in (2.77 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
240 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
0.24 |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
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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Vishay Intertechnology |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
5.9 mJ |
15 °C (59 °F) |
Matte Tin with Nickel barrier |
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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
295.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
100 ms |
Ammo Pack |
0.155 in (3.94 mm) |
250 V |
Pico |
0.155 x 0.28 in (3.94 x 7.11 mm) |
CSA, PSE, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
295.8 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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
295.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
100 ms |
Ammo Pack |
0.155 in (3.94 mm) |
250 V |
Pico |
0.155 x 0.28 in (3.94 x 7.11 mm) |
CSA, PSE, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
295.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
100 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.155 in (3.94 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
Pico |
0.155 x 0.28 in (3.94 x 7.11 mm) |
CSA, PSE, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
567 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
2 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
e3 |
63 V |
180 mΩ |
1206 |
0.033 in (0.835 mm) |
UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
567 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
50 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
1206 |
0.033 in (0.835 mm) |
AEC-Q200; CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
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Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
290 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
5 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.1 in (2.54 mm) |
e4 |
2410 |
0.1 in (2.54 mm) |
AEC-Q200; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
398 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
50 A |
100 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.1 s at 300% Rated Current |
0.145 in (3.68 mm) |
e0 |
250 V |
0.145 x 0.3 in (3.68 x 7.62 mm) |
0.3 in (7.62 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °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.