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 |
250 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
15 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 |
250 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
2.35 J |
Tin/Lead |
35 A |
0.276 in (7 mm) |
e0 |
0.276 x 1.275 in (7 x 32.39 mm) |
1.275 in (32.39 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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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 |
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; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
50 A |
3.94 |
0.135 in (3.43 mm) |
e0 |
125 V |
Pico |
0.135 x 0.28 in (3.43 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA, PSE, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
950 mJ |
-65 °C (-85 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.109 in (2.77 mm) |
e4 |
5 s |
0.24 x 0.109 x 0.109 in (6.1 x 2.77 x 2.77 mm) |
0.109 in (2.77 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
3.94 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
Bulk |
0.135 in (3.43 mm) |
0.135 x 0.28 in (3.43 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
15 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 |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
587 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Ammo Pack |
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; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
15 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 |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
884 mJ |
Tin Lead |
50 A |
672 |
0.154 in (3.9 mm) |
e0 |
0.154 x 0.433 in (3.9 x 11 mm) |
0.433 in (11 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
2.35 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
318 |
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) |
Fast |
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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 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
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; PSE; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
1.5 A |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
4 h |
0.281 |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
Supplemental |
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) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
3.94 J |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
2 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Blow within 0.002 s at 800% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.135 in (3.43 mm) |
e3 |
Pico |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
884 mJ |
Tin Lead |
50 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.884 |
Tape And Reel |
0.154 in (3.9 mm) |
e0 |
250 V |
0.142 x 0.394 in (3.6 x 10 mm) |
0.154 x 0.433 in (3.9 x 11 mm) |
0.433 in (11 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
900 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel |
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 |
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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
587 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
0251 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
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; METI; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
3.94 J |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
2 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Blow within 0.002 s at 800% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.135 in (3.43 mm) |
e3 |
Pico |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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 |
251 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
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; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
3.94 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.135 in (3.43 mm) |
0.135 x 0.28 in (3.43 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
2.408 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
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) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
180 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 40 A |
0.069 in (1.75 mm) |
0.037 in (0.95 mm) |
e3 |
0.069 x 0.037 x 0.037 in (1.75 x 0.95 x 0.95 mm) |
0.037 in (0.95 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °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) |
Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 63 VDC: 50 |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
e3 |
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 |
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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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
2.408 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
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) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
2.408 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
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) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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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 |
251 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
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; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
884 mJ |
50 A |
5 s |
0.154 in (3.9 mm) |
0.142 x 0.394 in (3.6 x 10 mm) |
0.433 in (11 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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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 |
251 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
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; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
2.35 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.275 in (6.99 mm) |
e3 |
3AG |
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) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
3.94 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
e3 |
0.28 x 0.135 in (7.11 x 3.43 mm) |
0.135 in (3.43 mm) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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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) |
300 A |
275 |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
76.6 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 |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
230 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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
15 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 |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
500 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
Nickel |
592 |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
3.94 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.285 in (7.24 mm) |
0.17 in (4.32 mm) |
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 |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
853 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
160 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
10 kA |
2 s |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Micro |
0.25 x 0.35 in (6.35 x 8.89 mm) |
0.35 in (8.89 mm) |
CSA; QPL; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Very Fast |
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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) |
Tin |
50 A |
0253 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Bulk |
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; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 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; PSE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
125 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead Over Nickel |
50 A |
429 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 63 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
e0 |
0.125 x 0.06 x 0.045 in (3.18 x 1.52 x 1.14 mm) |
0.045 in (1.14 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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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) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Ammo Pack |
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; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
4 h |
0.8 |
Tape And Reel |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
2AG |
0.57 x 0.57 in (14.48 x 14.48 mm) |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
CE, CSA, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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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 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
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; PSE; QPL; TUV; 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.