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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
500 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
120 kA |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
500 V |
5AG |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.496 in (38 mm) |
IEC |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.563 in (14.3 mm) |
RK5 |
250 V |
0.563 x 2 in (14.3 x 50.8 mm) |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
1 KV |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
50 kA |
1 m 40 s |
Bulk |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
1 KV |
1.5 x 0.406 x 0.555 in (38.1 x 10.3 x 14.1 mm) |
0.555 in (14.1 mm) |
IATF 16949; UL |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
1 KV |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
7 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
50 kA |
Box |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.496 in (38 mm) |
CCC; CSA; IEC; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
150 V |
10 A |
Pin Wire |
400 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
1 kA |
Bulk |
0.213 in (5.4 mm) |
e3 |
10 ms |
0.213 x 0.886 in (5.4 x 22.5 mm) |
0.213 x 0.886 in (5.4 x 22.5 mm) |
0.886 in (22.5 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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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 |
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; PSE; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
10 A |
Pin Wire |
206 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
750 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
206 |
Bulk |
0.275 in (6.99 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; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
26.46 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
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) |
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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
450 V |
250 V |
10 A |
Pin Wire |
91 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
20 kA |
10 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 1000 A |
91 |
Bulk |
0.275 in (6.985 mm) |
e3 |
450 V |
3AB |
0.275 x 1.288 in (6.99 x 32.72 mm) |
1.288 in (32.72 mm) |
CE; CUL; SEMKO; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
58 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
102 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
30 ms |
Bulk |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
58 V |
Mini |
0.299 in (7.6 mm) |
ISO |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
Nickel |
200 A |
Pre Arcing Time: OPEN within 2 MIN at 200% RATED CURRENT |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
0.248 x 1 in (6.3 x 25.4 mm) |
0.252 x 1 in (6.4 x 25.4 mm) |
1 in (25.4 mm) |
CUL |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
550 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
120 J |
80 kA |
Box |
0.543 in (13.8 mm) |
0.543 x 1.362 in (13.8 x 34.6 mm) |
1.362 in (34.6 mm) |
IEC |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
150 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
400 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 150 VDC: 1500 A |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
10 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CUL; METI; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
150 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
400 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1 kA |
400 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
10 ms |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CUL; METI; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
30 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
100 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 350% Rated Current |
33 |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
32 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 |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
100 A |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
10 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.218 x 0.831 in (5.54 x 21.1 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
UL; VDE |
Fast |
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Nec |
Thermal Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
10 A |
Wire |
0.165 in (4.2 mm) |
0.433 in (11 mm) |
BEAB; CSA; UL; VDE |
139 °C (282.2 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
760 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
300 A |
Bulk |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
1.25 x 0.25 in (31.75 x 6.35 mm) |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
440 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
510 J |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
1 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.01 s at 1000% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
3AB |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CUL; UL |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
450 V |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
91 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
20 kA |
10 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 1000 A |
91 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
450 V |
3AB |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CUL; SEMKO; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
58 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
93 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver Over Nickel |
1 kA |
30 ms |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
58 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) |
ISO; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
58 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
93 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 58 VDC: 1000 A |
Bulk |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.14 in (3.55 mm) |
e4 |
0.429 x 0.14 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.55 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
80 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
86.4 J |
Matte Tin |
1 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 80 VDC: 1000A |
86.4 |
0.748 in (19 mm) |
0.197 in (5 mm) |
ATO |
e3 |
80 V |
FKSATO |
0.748 x 0.197 x 0.52 in (19 x 5 x 13.2 mm) |
0.52 in (13.2 mm) |
UL |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
10 A |
Pin Wire |
25.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
25.5 |
Bulk |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Pico |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; CUL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
12 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 12 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 |
Through Hole Mount |
320 V |
10 A |
Pin Wire |
365 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
20 ms |
Ammo Pack; Tape |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
TR5 |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CE; CUL; PSE; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
Nickel |
100 A |
Bag |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
10 ms |
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) |
BSI; CSA; CUL; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
24 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
12.1 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
150 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
1206 |
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) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
420 V |
420 V |
10 A |
Pin Wire |
130 J |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
Matte Tin |
200 A |
30 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 420 VDC: 300 A |
Bulk |
0.217 in (5.5 mm) |
e3 |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.846 in (21.5 mm) |
CUL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
500 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
100 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 500 VDC: 50000 A |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
600 V |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 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 |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
10 A |
Pin Wire |
25.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
30 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
e3 |
Pico |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; QPL; TUV; 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) |
Gold |
35 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
5 s |
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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
10 A |
Pin Wire |
208 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
4 h |
208 |
Bulk |
0.142 in (3.6 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.142 x 0.394 in (3.6 x 10 mm) |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
568 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
20 ms |
568 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
450 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
249 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 450 VDC: 200 A, Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
249 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
500 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; PSE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
1 KV |
10 A |
End Cap |
401 J |
20 kA |
4 m |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.31 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; TUV; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
760 J |
Matte Tin |
300 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 |
250 V |
10 A |
Pin Wire |
55 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
1 m |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
TR5 |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CUL; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
690 V |
690 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
80 kA |
C14 |
0.551 in (14 mm) |
0.551 x 2.008 in (14 x 51 mm) |
2.008 in (51 mm) |
IEC |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
1.69 kJ |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.811 in (20.6 mm) |
Indicator |
0.811 x 2.252 in (20.6 x 57.2 mm) |
2.252 in (57.2 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
29.49 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
35 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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
333.565 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; CUL; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; TUV; VDE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
154.34 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
154.34 |
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; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
290.665 J |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
100 A |
2 m |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 2 m at 200% Rated Current |
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; KC; PSE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Medium |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
10 A |
Pin Wire |
25.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
25.5 |
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; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
361 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e4 |
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) |
PSE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
298 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
200 A |
5 s |
298 |
Tape And Reel |
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; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
298 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
200 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 |
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.