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 |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
122 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
93 |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
Mini |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
93 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
150 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 150 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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
440 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
500 J |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
Nickel |
1 kA |
Bulk |
0.248 in (6.3 mm) |
20 ms |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
1.26 in (32 mm) |
CUL; UL |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
1 kA |
100 ms |
Bulk |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
0.76 x 0.207 x 0.492 in (19.3 x 5.25 x 12.5 mm) |
0.483 in (12.28 mm) |
UL |
100 °C (212 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
115 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
1 kA |
80 ms |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
e3 |
0.752 x 0.201 x 0.484 in (19.1 x 5.1 x 12.3 mm) |
0.74 in (18.8 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
26.46 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
35 A |
5 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A |
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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
1.4 KV |
1 KV |
10 A |
End Cap |
118 J |
50 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 1000 VDC: 50000 A |
Box |
0.807 in (20.5 mm) |
0.807 x 5 in (20.5 x 127 mm) |
5 in (127 mm) |
CE; IEC |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
1.4 KV |
1 KV |
10 A |
End Cap |
118 J |
50 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 1000 VDC: 50000 A |
Box |
0.807 in (20.5 mm) |
Indicator |
0.807 x 5 in (20.5 x 127 mm) |
5 in (127 mm) |
CE; IEC |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
Silver |
10 kA |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
e4 |
125 V |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.31 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA, UL |
Time Lag |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
10 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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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
63 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
21 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
21 |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
e3 |
1 ms |
0.126 x 0.063 in (3.2 x 1.6 mm) |
0.126 x 0.063 x 0.024 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.6 mm) |
0.024 in (0.6 mm) |
CUL; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
600 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
100 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity = 13.5A-10kA |
Bulk |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
600 V |
Midget |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.496 in (38 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
Box |
0.43 in (10.92 mm) |
0.15 in (3.81 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
0.43 x 0.15 x 0.347 in (10.92 x 3.81 x 8.81 mm) |
0.347 in (8.81 mm) |
UL |
100 °C (212 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
115 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
1 kA |
0257 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
Bulk |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
0.2 in (5.08 mm) |
e3 |
0.75 x 0.2 x 0.48 in (19.05 x 5.08 x 12.19 mm) |
0.48 in (12.19 mm) |
UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
115 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin/Copper |
1 kA |
4 d 4 h |
115 |
Bulk |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
0.2 in (5.08 mm) |
ATO |
e2 |
32 V |
0.75 x 0.2 x 0.48 in (19.05 x 5.08 x 12.19 mm) |
0.48 in (12.19 mm) |
UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Fast |
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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
10 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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
10 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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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
300 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 100000 A |
0.811 in (20.6 mm) |
J |
600 V |
0.811 x 2.252 in (20.6 x 57.2 mm) |
2.252 in (57.2 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
122 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
93 |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
Mini |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
166 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
Bulk |
0.398 in (10.1 mm) |
0.118 in (3 mm) |
e3 |
10 ms |
0.118 x 0.398 in (3 x 10.1 mm) |
0.398 x 0.118 x 0.118 in (10.1 x 3 x 3 mm) |
0.118 in (3 mm) |
CUL; METI; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
120 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 100000 A |
0.402 in (10.2 mm) |
1.496 in (38 mm) |
CE |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
45.8 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.398 in (10.1 mm) |
0.118 in (3 mm) |
e3 |
1 ms |
0.118 x 0.398 in (3 x 10.1 mm) |
0.398 x 0.118 x 0.148 in (10.1 x 3 x 3.75 mm) |
0.118 in (3 mm) |
CUL; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
115 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
100 ms |
Box |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
0.484 in (12.3 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
400 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
220 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1.5 kA |
220 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
20 ms |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
0.25 x 1.252 in (6.35 x 31.8 mm) |
1.252 in (31.8 mm) |
CUL, UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
63 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
805 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
15 ms |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
0.25 x 1.252 in (6.35 x 31.8 mm) |
1.252 in (31.8 mm) |
CUL; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
122 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
30 ms |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
32 V |
Mini |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
300 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
1 kA |
0.28 in (7.1 mm) |
Indicator |
0.28 x 1.866 in (7.1 x 47.4 mm) |
1.866 in (47.4 mm) |
CE; UL |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
568 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
20 ms |
568 |
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) |
CE; CSA; KC; PSE; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
300 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 100000 A |
Box |
0.811 in (20.6 mm) |
J |
600 V |
Indicator |
0.811 x 2.252 in (20.6 x 57.2 mm) |
2.252 in (57.2 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
400 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
700 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 400 VDC: 1000 A |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
10 ms |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
1.252 in (31.8 mm) |
CUL; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
122 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
93 |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
Mini |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
122 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
30 ms |
93 |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
32 V |
Mini |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
486 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
200 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.492 |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
217.635 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
10 ms |
217.63 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 x 0.787 in (20 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
63 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
15 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
5 s |
15 |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.175 mm) |
0.062 in (1.575 mm) |
e4 |
63 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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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
333.565 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
333.56 |
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) |
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 |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
333.565 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
333.56 |
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) |
CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
100 kA |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
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 |
250 V |
72 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
50 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver with Nickel barrier |
100 A |
1 m |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 60 s at 200% Rated Current, Rated Breaking Capacity at 72 VDC: 130 A |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.386 in (9.8 mm) |
0.12 in (3.05 mm) |
e4 |
3912 |
0.386 x 0.12 x 0.12 in (9.8 x 3.05 x 3.05 mm) |
0.12 in (3.05 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Medium |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
Box |
0.43 in (10.92 mm) |
0.15 in (3.81 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
0.43 x 0.15 x 0.347 in (10.92 x 3.81 x 8.81 mm) |
0.347 in (8.81 mm) |
UL |
100 °C (212 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
10.385 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
150 A |
4 h |
10.385 |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
4.27 mΩ |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.064 x 0.033 in (3.2 x 1.63 x 0.835 mm) |
0.033 in (0.835 mm) |
CSA; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
10.385 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
150 A |
5 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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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
500 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
Nickel |
10 kA |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
CC |
500 V |
Midget |
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 |
10 A |
Wraparound |
26.46 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
5 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A |
26.46 |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e3 |
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) |
PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
26.46 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e3 |
0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
208.8 J |
Nickel |
200 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 |
10 A |
End Cap |
568 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
20 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 20 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
568 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
Supplemental |
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; IEC; KC; PSE; UL; VDE |
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.