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 |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
5.2 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
5 s |
Bulk |
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; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
29.8 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
100 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.169 in (4.3 mm) |
20 ms |
0.335 x 0.169 x 0.329 in (8.5 x 4.3 x 8.35 mm) |
0.309 in (7.85 mm) |
CCC; CUL; KC; PSE; TUV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
50.585 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
4 h |
50.585 |
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; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
9.97 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
400 ms |
9.97 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Medium |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
181 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.062 in (1.582 mm) |
0.033 in (0.83 mm) |
32 V |
49 mΩ |
0603 |
0.062 x 0.033 x 0.02 in (1.582 x 0.83 x 0.508 mm) |
0.02 in (0.508 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Panasonic |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, Punched, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
200 ms |
0603 |
0.021 in (0.54 mm) |
CUL, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Siba |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
80 A |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
500 V |
5 ms |
0.197 x 1.181 in (5 x 30 mm) |
1.181 in (30 mm) |
Very Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
17.52 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.005 |
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 |
600 V |
300 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
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 |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
100 A |
Box |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
250 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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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
2 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
Box |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
20 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
CCC; CUL; KTL; METI; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
5.73 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
10 ms |
5.73 |
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) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
2 A |
Tab/Blade |
1.4 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
20 ms |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
2 A |
Tab/Blade |
9 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
30 ms |
2.8 |
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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
29 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
21 |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CCC; CE; CUL; KC; PSE; VDE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Panasonic |
Thermal Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Wire |
Bulk |
0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
250 V |
BEAB; CCC; CSA; PSE; UL; VDE |
110 °C (230 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
144 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 |
2 A |
Wraparound |
7.6 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
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) |
e3 |
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 |
2 A |
J Bend |
7.6 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
100 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.285 in (7.24 mm) |
0.17 in (4.32 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Pico |
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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Spc Technology/ Multicomp |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
32 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
100 A |
0.329 in (8.35 mm) |
0.169 in (4.3 mm) |
20 ms |
0.329 x 0.169 x 0.303 in (8.35 x 4.3 x 7.7 mm) |
0.303 in (7.7 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
6 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
100 A |
1.5 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.138 in (3.5 mm) |
0.071 in (1.8 mm) |
6 V |
80 mΩ |
1206 |
0.045 in (1.15 mm) |
TUV; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
77 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
4 h |
77 |
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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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
63 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
900 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel Gold |
63 A |
0.79 |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
e4 |
1 ms |
1206 |
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; VDE |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
405 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
0.405 |
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) |
CCC; CSA; CUL; PSE; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
2.8 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
100 A |
1 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
2.48 |
Tape And Reel |
0.476 in (12.1 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
e4 |
250 V |
Nano |
0.476 x 0.177 x 0.177 in (12.1 x 4.5 x 4.5 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
PSE; UMF |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
50.585 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
2 m |
50.585 |
Bulk |
0.217 in (5.5 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.228 x 0.886 in (5.8 x 22.5 mm) |
0.846 in (21.5 mm) |
CE; CSA; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Wire |
17.8 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
150 ms |
12 |
Ammo Pack |
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) |
CCC; CE; CUL; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
3.58 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
Tape |
0.291 in (7.4 mm) |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
e3 |
5 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 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
30 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
23 |
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) |
CCC; CE; CUL; KC; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
29 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
21 |
Ammo Pack; Tape |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CCC; CE; CUL; KC; PSE; VDE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
32 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
32 V |
1AG |
0.625 in (15.875 mm) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
200 A |
0.252 in (6.4 mm) |
250 V |
0.252 x 0.626 in (6.4 x 15.9 mm) |
0.626 in (15.9 mm) |
CE; UL |
Fast |
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Legrand |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
400 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
20 kA |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.315 x 1.26 in (8 x 32 mm) |
1.24 in (31.5 mm) |
EN; IEC |
40 °C (104 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
50.585 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
4 h |
50.585 |
Bulk |
0.228 in (5.8 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.228 x 0.886 in (5.8 x 22.5 mm) |
0.886 in (22.5 mm) |
CE; CSA; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
77 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
Bulk |
0.275 in (6.985 mm) |
e3 |
0.275 x 1.275 in (6.985 x 32.385 mm) |
1.275 in (32.385 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
58 V |
2 A |
Tab/Blade |
2.8 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 |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
ISO; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
58 V |
2 A |
Tab/Blade |
2.8 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 |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
530 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
125 V |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CSA, PSE, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
530 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) |
CE; CSA; CUL; PSE; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
8.2 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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
7.6 J |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
2 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Blow within 0.002 s at 800% Rated Current |
7.6 |
Tape And Reel |
0.135 in (3.43 mm) |
e3 |
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 Delay |
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Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
23 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.329 in (8.35 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
20 ms |
Micro |
0.329 x 0.157 x 0.303 in (8.35 x 4 x 7.7 mm) |
0.303 in (7.7 mm) |
CCC; CUL; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
500 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
1.3 J |
50 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 500 VDC: 50000 A |
Box |
0.252 in (6.4 mm) |
0.252 x 1.252 in (6.4 x 31.8 mm) |
1.252 in (31.8 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
2 A |
Tab/Blade |
9 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
2.8 |
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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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
8.9 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; KC; MITI; UL |
Time Delay |
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|
Cooper Industries |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
8.9 J |
Nickel |
100 A |
GMC |
Box |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CSA; MITI; UL |
Medium Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
11.68 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
11.68 |
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) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
405 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
4 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) |
CCC; 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.