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 |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
21 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.135 in (3.43 mm) |
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 Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
350 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
4.62 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
4 h |
4.62 |
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 |
3 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
9.4 |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
33.75 mΩ |
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 |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
700 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead Over Nickel |
50 A |
429 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
e0 |
0.125 x 0.06 x 0.045 in (3.18 x 1.52 x 1.14 mm) |
0.045 in (1.14 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
20.16 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
2 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
125 V |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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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 |
4 h |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 s at 200% Rated Current |
4.62 |
Tape And Reel |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
1.5 KV |
3 A |
End Cap |
6 J |
30 kA |
4 m |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
3.333 in (84.65 mm) |
CE; CUL; IEC; UL |
Fast |
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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 |
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 |
Surface Mount |
60 V |
60 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
1.23 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
1 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 60 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 s at 200% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.08 in (2.032 mm) |
60 V |
Nano |
0.225 in (5.715 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very 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 |
Tape And Reel |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
1 KV |
3 A |
End Cap |
7.9 J |
20 kA |
4 m |
7.9 |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
0.406 x 2.5 in (10.31 x 63.5 mm) |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
CE, TUV, UL |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
150 V |
150 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
100 kA |
KLW |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 150 VDC: 20000 A |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
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 |
32 V |
32 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
700 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead Over Nickel |
50 A |
200 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.2 s at 300% Rated Current |
0.7 |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
e0 |
32 V |
26 mΩ |
1206 |
0.125 x 0.06 x 0.045 in (3.18 x 1.52 x 1.14 mm) |
0.045 in (1.14 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very 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 |
21 |
Bulk |
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 Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
77 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
100 A |
0.185 in (4.7 mm) |
e0 |
0.185 x 0.57 in (4.7 x 14.48 mm) |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
CE; CSA; METI; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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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) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
251 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Bulk |
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 |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
1.66 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
100 A |
Interrupting Current Max(DC): 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: open within 0.001 s at 1000% rated current |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CUL; IEC; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
200 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
Bulk |
0.275 in (6.99 mm) |
e3 |
0.275 x 1.288 in (6.99 x 32.72 mm) |
1.288 in (32.72 mm) |
CE; CSA; KTL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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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) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.095 in (2.41 mm) |
0.095 x 0.28 in (2.41 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; METI; PSE; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
20.16 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
2 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
125 V |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
200 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
100 A |
4 h |
200 |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
Supplemental |
e0 |
250 V |
59.3 mΩ |
3AG |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; METI; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
1.77 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
Bulk |
0.155 in (3.94 mm) |
0.155 x 0.28 in (3.94 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 |
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 |
Tape And Reel |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
1.27 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
5 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Bulk |
0.512 in (13 mm) |
Pico |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
EN; IEC; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
1.77 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
100 ms |
1.77 |
Tape And Reel |
0.155 in (3.94 mm) |
250 V |
Pico |
0.155 x 0.28 in (3.94 x 7.11 mm) |
CSA, PSE, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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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) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.103 in (2.61 mm) |
Pico |
0.103 x 0.28 in (2.61 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CCC; CSA; CUL; PSE; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
500 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
Nickel |
592 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
3 A |
Tab/Blade |
20 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
30 ms |
9.4 |
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 |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
1.19 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
251 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
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 |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
1.19 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
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 |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
240.3 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
35 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.2 s at 300% Rated Current |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.81 mm) |
0.063 x 0.032 x 0.012 in (1.6 x 0.81 x 0.305 mm) |
0.012 in (0.305 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
3 A |
Tab/Blade |
8.5 J |
Silver |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 1000 A |
0.469 in (11.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
0.469 x 0.15 x 0.339 in (11.9 x 3.8 x 8.6 mm) |
0.339 in (8.6 mm) |
UL |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
4 h |
24.5 |
0.142 in (3.6 mm) |
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 |
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 |
Tape And Reel |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
1.19 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
251 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
1 KV |
3 A |
End Cap |
7.9 J |
Silver |
20 kA |
4 m |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
e4 |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CE; CSA; IEC; UL |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
6.96 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
170 V |
3 A |
Tab/Blade |
Silver |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 170 VDC: 100000 |
0.563 in (14.3 mm) |
e4 |
0.563 x 1.367 in (14.3 x 34.72 mm) |
1.367 in (34.72 mm) |
UL |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
240.3 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
35 A |
200 ms |
0.24 |
Tape And Reel |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.813 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
32 V |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.032 x 0.012 in (1.6 x 0.81 x 0.31 mm) |
0.013 in (0.33 mm) |
CSA; CUL; 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 |
1.19 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
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 |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
1.23 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 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; 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) |
Gold |
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 |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
1.65 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
50 A |
4 h |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e0 |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
1.77 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
4 h |
1.7 |
Tape And Reel |
0.155 in (3.94 mm) |
250 V |
27.4 mΩ |
Pico |
0.28 in (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 |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
1.19 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Bulk |
0.811 in (20.6 mm) |
0.811 x 2.252 in (20.6 x 57.2 mm) |
2.252 in (57.2 mm) |
CE; CSA; QPL; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
759 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
10 kA |
4 h |
Bulk |
0.235 in (5.97 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Micro |
0.235 x 0.287 in (5.97 x 7.3 mm) |
0.287 in (7.3 mm) |
CSA; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
17.65 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
Bulk; Tape And Reel |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
KTL; METI; PSE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Medium |
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.