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 |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
351 mJ |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
1 m |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
0.061 in (1.55 mm) |
e3 |
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 |
Surface Mount |
48 V |
75 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
1.408 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
5 s |
1.4 |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.175 mm) |
0.062 in (1.575 mm) |
e4 |
48 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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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
2.5 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 |
2.5 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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 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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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
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, CE, UL |
80 °C (176 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
23.25 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
20 ms |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
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; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2.5 A |
Pin Wire |
35 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
35 |
Ammo Pack; Tape |
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 |
2.5 A |
Wire |
29.69 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
150 ms |
22 |
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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|
Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
2.5 A |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin with Nickel barrier |
100 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.062 in (1.58 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.062 x 0.022 in (3.2 x 1.58 x 0.57 mm) |
0.022 in (0.57 mm) |
CSA, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
130 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
4 h |
130 |
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; KTL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
199 J |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
5 s |
199 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
3AG |
1.25 x 0.25 in (31.75 x 6.35 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
2.5 A |
Pin Wire |
22.29 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
22.29 |
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) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
819.1 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
4 h |
0.079 |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.064 x 0.032 in (3.2 x 1.63 x 0.82 mm) |
0.032 in (0.82 mm) |
CSA; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
63 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
370 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold Nickel |
50 A |
0.35 |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
e4 |
60 s |
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 |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
2.087 J |
Nickel |
200 kA |
12 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
63.1 J |
Nickel |
100 A |
Box |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
0.252 x 1.248 in (6.4 x 31.7 mm) |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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|
Cooper Electronic Technologies |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
63.1 J |
100 A |
MDL |
Box |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
22.29 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
22.29 |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
22.29 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
1.5 kA |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e3 |
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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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
21.9 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
Box |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
20 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CUL; METI; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
1.029 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold with Nickel barrier |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
300 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
500 V |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2.5 A |
Pin Wire |
1.9 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
3 ms |
0.335 x 0.335 in (8.5 x 8.5 mm) |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
CCC; CUL; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
3.28 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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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
300 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
11.7 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 1500 A |
11.7 |
Box |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
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) |
CCC; CUL; KTL; METI; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
16.6 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
1.5 kA |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
10 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
BSI, CCC, CSA, CUL, IMQ, KC, PSE, SEMKO, UL, VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
16.6 J |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
16.6 |
Box |
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; CCC/CQC; CSA; IEC; IMQ; KC; PSE/JET; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Time Delay |
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|
Cooper Electronic Technologies |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
14 J |
1.5 kA |
S505 |
Box |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
BSI; IMQ; MITI; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Time Delay |
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Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
94 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
10 kA |
4 h |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
125 V |
0.25 x 1.252 in (6.35 x 31.8 mm) |
1.252 in (31.8 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
1.07 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
2 ms |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.062 in (1.58 mm) |
e3 |
63 V |
1206 |
0.025 in (0.63 mm) |
AEC-Q200; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Cooper Industries |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
36 J |
35 A |
S504 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
20 ms |
0.205 x 0.394 in (5.2 x 10 mm) |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
BSI; IMQ; SEMKO; UL; UR; VDE |
Time Delay |
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Spc Technology/ Multicomp |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2.5 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
125 V |
1 s |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2.5 A |
Pin Wire |
35 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
35 |
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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
32 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
100 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 200% Rated Current |
Bulk |
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 |
Time Delay |
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|
Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
63 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
19 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
35 A |
200 ms |
Interrupting Current Max(DC): 50 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.2 s at 300% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.82 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.032 x 0.019 in (1.6 x 0.82 x 0.48 mm) |
0.019 in (0.48 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
130 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
313 |
Bulk |
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; KTL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
63.1 J |
Nickel |
100 A |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
0.252 x 1.248 in (6.4 x 31.7 mm) |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
21.9 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
20 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CUL; METI; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2.5 A |
Pin Wire |
21.9 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
Bulk |
0.213 in (5.4 mm) |
e3 |
20 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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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2.5 A |
Pin Wire |
21.9 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.213 in (5.4 mm) |
e3 |
20 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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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
21.9 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
20 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CUL; METI; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
63 V |
2.5 A |
Pin Wire |
45 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
Bulk |
0.329 in (8.35 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
20 ms |
Micro |
0.329 x 0.157 x 0.307 in (8.35 x 4 x 7.8 mm) |
0.307 in (7.8 mm) |
CCC, CQC, CUL, IEC60127-3, PSE, UL, VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
4.8 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 0.118 in (10.1 x 3 x 3 mm) |
0.118 in (3 mm) |
CUL; IEC 60127-4; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
0.248 in (6.3 mm) |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
1.26 in (32 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
4.467 J |
Nickel |
100 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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
4.467 J |
Nickel |
100 A |
2 m |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
Box |
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 |
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.