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 |
600 V |
3 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) |
CSA, UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
48 V |
75 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
2.289 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
5 s |
2.289 |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.175 mm) |
0.062 in (1.575 mm) |
e4 |
75 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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
150 V |
3 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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
3 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
Box |
0.43 in (10.92 mm) |
0.15 in (3.81 mm) |
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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Panasonic |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
35 A |
Tape And Reel, Pressed, 7 inch |
0.039 in (1 mm) |
0.02 in (0.5 mm) |
200 ms |
0402 |
0.015 in (0.39 mm) |
CUL, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
20.16 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
2 ms |
20.16 |
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; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
1.64 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte 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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
3 A |
Tab/Blade |
20 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
9.4 |
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 |
3 A |
Tab/Blade |
9.4 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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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
600 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
100 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 500 VDC: 100000 A |
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 |
3 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
1 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
Box |
0.43 in (10.92 mm) |
0.15 in (3.81 mm) |
e3 |
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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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
3 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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
3 A |
Tab/Blade |
7.4 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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
32 V |
3 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
100 ms |
Bulk |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
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 |
600 V |
600 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
100 kA |
4 m |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
600 V |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.5 x 1.5 in (38.1 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CE; CSA; IEC; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
200 J |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
5 s |
200 |
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; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
63 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
50 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin with Nickel barrier |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 63 VDC: 50 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 0.023 in (3.2 x 1.58 x 0.58 mm) |
0.023 in (0.58 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
45.9 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.0167 |
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 |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
1.232 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
4 h |
0.074 |
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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
600 V |
3 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 |
3 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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
77 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 |
Indicator |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
200 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
5 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
200 |
Bulk |
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) |
CE; CSA; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
14 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
5 s |
14 |
Bulk |
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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
32 V |
3 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
100 ms |
Bulk |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
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 |
3 A |
Tab/Blade |
7.4 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
1 kA |
80 ms |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
e3 |
0.74 in (18.8 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
1.19 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
1.13 |
Bulk |
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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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
1.3 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
300 A |
Bulk |
0.079 in (2 mm) |
e3 |
5 ms |
0.276 x 0.079 in (7 x 2 mm) |
0.079 x 0.276 in (2 x 7 mm) |
0.276 in (7 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
576 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
200 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.2 s at 300% Rated Current |
0.576 |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
1206 |
0.125 x 0.06 x 0.023 in (3.18 x 1.52 x 0.58 mm) |
0.023 in (0.58 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
350 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
4.62 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
1 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
4.62 |
Bulk |
0.189 in (4.8 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
350 V |
2AG |
0.177 x 0.57 in (4.5 x 14.48 mm) |
0.587 in (14.9 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
8.395 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
5 s |
8.4 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 x 0.205 in (20 x 5.2 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 |
250 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
200 J |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
100 A |
5 s |
Bulk |
0.275 in (6.99 mm) |
3AG |
0.275 x 1.274 in (6.99 x 32.36 mm) |
1.288 in (32.72 mm) |
CE; CSA; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
1.65 J |
-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) |
CSA; CUL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
1.65 J |
-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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
14.6 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
14.6 |
Bulk |
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) |
CE; CSA; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
45 V |
63 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
506 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
1 s |
0.506 |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
e3 |
35 V |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.064 x 0.032 in (3.2 x 1.63 x 0.82 mm) |
0.033 in (0.835 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
45 V |
63 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
506 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 |
32 V |
32 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
576 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
200 ms |
0.576 |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.175 mm) |
0.06 in (1.524 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
32 V |
1206 |
0.125 x 0.06 x 0.023 in (3.18 x 1.52 x 0.58 mm) |
0.023 in (0.584 mm) |
CSA; TUV; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
21 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
e3 |
0.28 x 0.135 in (7.11 x 3.43 mm) |
0.135 in (3.43 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
21 J |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
2 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Blow within 0.002 s at 800% Rated Current |
21 |
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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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
1.27 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
1.500 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1.5 ms at 800% Rated Current |
1.27 |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
1206 |
0.125 x 0.06 x 0.023 in (3.18 x 1.52 x 0.58 mm) |
0.025 in (0.635 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
26.24 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
400 ms |
26.24 |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
3 A |
Tab/Blade |
9.4 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
30 ms |
Box |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
250 V |
3 A |
Tab/Blade |
200 kA |
0.543 in (13.8 mm) |
0.543 x 1.398 in (13.8 x 35.5 mm) |
1.398 in (35.5 mm) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
500 V |
3 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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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
500 V |
3 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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
14.6 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
14.6 |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
200 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
4 h |
200 |
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 |
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.