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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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
182 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
500 µs |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
e3 |
1 ms |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.031 x 0.031 in (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.8 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
305 mJ |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
1 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
0.061 in (1.55 mm) |
e3 |
1206 |
0.024 in (0.6 mm) |
UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
800 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
1 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
0.8 |
Bulk |
0.189 in (4.8 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
2AG |
0.177 x 0.57 in (4.5 x 14.48 mm) |
0.587 in (14.9 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) |
Tin |
50 A |
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 |
587 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
1 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
0.587 |
Ammo Pack |
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 |
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 |
Tape And Reel |
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 |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
2.35 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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
1.6 J |
Nickel |
100 A |
Pre Arcing Time: OPEN within 2 MIN at 200% RATED CURRENT |
Box |
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) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
Fast |
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KYOCERA AVX |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
30 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.81 mm) |
e3 |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.032 x 0.025 in (1.6 x 0.81 x 0.63 mm) |
0.025 in (0.63 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
35 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
81 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
35 A |
200 ms |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.039 in (1 mm) |
0.02 in (0.51 mm) |
e3 |
0402 |
0.039 x 0.02 x 0.013 in (1 x 0.51 x 0.33 mm) |
0.013 in (0.33 mm) |
UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
35 V |
32 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
81 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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|
Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
1.202 J |
-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) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
5.921 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead |
100 A |
436 |
Tape And Reel |
0.59 in (14.99 mm) |
0.2 in (5.08 mm) |
e0 |
0.59 x 0.2 x 0.095 in (14.99 x 5.08 x 2.41 mm) |
0.095 in (2.41 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
76.6 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
35 A |
200 ms |
0.076 |
Tape And Reel |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.813 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
32 V |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.032 x 0.012 in (1.6 x 0.81 x 0.31 mm) |
0.013 in (0.33 mm) |
CSA; CUL; TUV; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
15 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
0.177 x 0.57 in (4.5 x 14.48 mm) |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
CE; CSA; METI; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Cooper Electronic Technologies |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
450 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
90 mJ |
50 A |
PC |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 450 VDC: 300 A |
Box |
0.35 in (8.89 mm) |
0.184 in (4.67 mm) |
0.35 x 0.184 x 0.365 in (8.89 x 4.67 x 9.27 mm) |
0.365 in (9.27 mm) |
CSA; UL |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
450 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
90 mJ |
50 A |
10 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 450 VDC: 300 A |
Box |
0.35 in (8.89 mm) |
0.184 in (4.67 mm) |
250 V |
0.35 x 0.184 x 0.345 in (8.89 x 4.67 x 8.76 mm) |
0.345 in (8.76 mm) |
CUL; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
5 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.256 in (6.5 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
2410 |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
60 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
1 m |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 60 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel, 8.66 inch |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.107 in (2.72 mm) |
2410 |
0.107 in (2.72 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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|
Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
144 mJ |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
Tin Nickel Copper |
50 A |
1 m |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
0.061 in (1.55 mm) |
e2 |
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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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 |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
32 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
32 V |
3AG |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
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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, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1000 ms at 200% Rated Current |
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; 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 |
160 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
10 kA |
4 h |
Bulk |
0.235 in (5.97 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Micro |
0.235 x 0.287 in (5.97 x 7.3 mm) |
0.287 in (7.3 mm) |
CSA; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
14.72 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
433 |
Tape And Reel |
0.398 in (10.1 mm) |
e4 |
0.398 x 0.123 in (10.1 x 3.12 mm) |
0.123 in (3.12 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.31 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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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 |
5 s |
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 |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
2.55 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
300 A |
5 m |
0.701 in (17.8 mm) |
0.228 in (5.8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Alarm; Indicator |
0.772 in (19.6 mm) |
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 |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
10 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
0.235 in (5.97 mm) |
e4 |
0.235 x 0.29 in (5.97 x 7.37 mm) |
0.29 in (7.37 mm) |
CSA; 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) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
0263 |
Tape And Reel |
0.155 in (3.94 mm) |
0.155 x 0.28 in (3.94 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 |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
160 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
10 kA |
4 h |
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 |
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 |
250 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
59.7 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
4 h |
40.1 |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
2.35 J |
Tin |
35 A |
318 |
0.276 in (7 mm) |
e3 |
0.276 x 1.288 in (7 x 32.72 mm) |
1.288 in (32.72 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
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 |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
2.408 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 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) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
2.35 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; 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 |
Surface Mount |
24 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
35 A |
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) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
253 |
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 |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
125 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 63 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
e0 |
63 V |
62.5 mΩ |
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) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
4.382 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
217 |
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) |
CSA; IEC; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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 |
Bulk |
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) |
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; 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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
38 J |
Tin |
100 A |
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; METI; PSE; UL |
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) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
1 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 s at 200% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.103 in (2.61 mm) |
Pico |
0.103 x 0.28 in (2.61 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; CUL; 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.