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 |
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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
530 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 200% Rated Current |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
65 V |
65 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
14 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 65 VDC: 50 A |
14 |
Ammo Pack; Tape And Reel |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
65 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
530 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
5 s |
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 |
250 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
30 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 |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
100 A |
4 h |
2.6 |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
Supplemental |
250 V |
60.3 mΩ |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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) |
Tin |
50 A |
0253 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Ammo Pack |
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) |
CCC; CSA; PSE; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
4.5 J |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
5 ms |
0.197 x 0.984 in (5 x 25 mm) |
Indicator |
0.205 x 0.984 in (5.2 x 25 mm) |
0.984 in (25 mm) |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Medium Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
800 mJ |
50 A |
RF0455-000 |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
500 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
100 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 500 VDC: 50000 A |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
65 V |
65 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
1.06 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
2 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 65 VDC: 50 A |
Ammo Pack; Tape And Reel |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
65 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CUL; UKCA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
800 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
0.134 in (3.4 mm) |
0.071 in (1.8 mm) |
63 V |
1206 |
0.134 x 0.071 x 0.046 in (3.4 x 1.8 x 1.17 mm) |
0.046 in (1.17 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
65 V |
65 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
7.8 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 65 VDC: 50 A |
Ammo Pack; Tape And Reel |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
65 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Medium Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
1.812 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 h |
1.812 |
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) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
4 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
35 A |
Blister Tape |
0.244 in (6.2 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
10 ms |
2410 |
0.039 in (1 mm) |
CUL; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
980 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
35 A |
Ammo Pack; Tape And Reel |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
20 ms |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CCC; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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) |
Tin |
50 A |
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) |
CCC; CSA; PSE; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
2 A |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
50 A |
4 h |
28.6 |
Tape And Reel |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
250 V |
0.335 x 0.333 in (8.5 x 8.45 mm) |
0.333 in (8.45 mm) |
CSA, UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
1.87 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
1.5 kA |
20 ms |
1.87 |
Bulk |
0.228 in (5.8 mm) |
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) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
10 J |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
35 A |
20 ms |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
20 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, CCEE, IMQ, MITI, SEMKO, UL, VDE |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
350 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
1.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
4 h |
1.5 |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
350 V |
2AG |
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) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
300 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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
77 J |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
0.275 in (6.99 mm) |
e3 |
0.275 x 1.275 in (6.99 x 32.39 mm) |
1.275 in (32.39 mm) |
CE; CSA; METI; PSE; UL |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
2 A |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
50 A |
4 h |
28.6 |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
250 V |
0.335 x 0.333 in (8.5 x 8.45 mm) |
0.333 in (8.45 mm) |
CSA, UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
14.8 J |
150 A |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
BSI; CCC; CSA; IEC; KTL; METI; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
58 V |
2 A |
Tab/Blade |
3 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
Bulk |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.331 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.4 mm) |
0.331 in (8.4 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 20000 A |
0.563 in (14.3 mm) |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
300 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
12 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 12 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
500 V |
Midget |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.31 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
2.8 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
100 A |
Joule Integral Nom at 32 VDC: 2.8 |
Tape And Reel |
0.476 in (12.1 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
e4 |
0.476 x 0.177 x 0.177 in (12.1 x 4.5 x 4.5 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
METI; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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 |
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) |
CCC; 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 |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
405 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.095 in (2.41 mm) |
e3 |
0.095 x 0.28 in (2.41 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 |
2 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 |
Tape And Reel |
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 |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
320 mJ |
50 A |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
1 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Bulk |
0.093 in (2.36 mm) |
Supplemental |
e4 |
125 V |
Pico |
0.093 x 0.28 in (2.36 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; QPL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
812 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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
16 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
664 |
Tape And Reel |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
0.335 x 0.333 in (8.5 x 8.45 mm) |
0.333 in (8.45 mm) |
CCC; CSA; KTL; METI; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
4.236 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 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) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
4.236 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 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) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Gull Wing |
1.7 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead |
50 A |
4 h |
1.7 |
Bulk |
0.372 in (9.45 mm) |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
e0 |
250 V |
0.372 x 0.25 x 0.165 in (9.45 x 6.35 x 4.19 mm) |
0.165 in (4.19 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
5.2 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
9.97 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
10 kA |
600 ms |
Bulk |
0.217 in (5.5 mm) |
e3 |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.228 x 0.886 in (5.8 x 22.5 mm) |
0.827 in (21 mm) |
CE; CSA; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Medium |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
6.7 J |
Tin Lead |
50 A |
4 h |
6.7 |
Bulk |
0.154 in (3.9 mm) |
e0 |
250 V |
0.154 x 0.433 in (3.9 x 11 mm) |
0.433 in (11 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
32.16 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
130 A |
20 ms |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
IEC; PSE; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
23 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CCC; KTL; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
5.2 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; KTL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
14.9 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
100 A |
Joule Integral Nom at Rated Voltage(DC): 14.9 |
Tape And Reel |
0.476 in (12.1 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
0.476 x 0.177 x 0.177 in (12.1 x 4.5 x 4.5 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
METI; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Gull Wing |
1.07 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
50 A |
2 s |
1.07 |
Bulk |
0.372 in (9.45 mm) |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
e0 |
250 V |
0.372 x 0.25 x 0.165 in (9.45 x 6.35 x 4.19 mm) |
0.165 in (4.19 mm) |
CSA, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 20000 A |
0.563 in (14.3 mm) |
0.563 x 2 in (14.3 x 50.8 mm) |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
CSA; UL |
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.