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 |
32 V |
5 A |
Tab/Blade |
25 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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
5 A |
Tab/Blade |
37 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
25 |
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 |
5 A |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
4 h |
53.72 |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
125 V |
13.6 mΩ |
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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
53.72 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
2 ms |
53.72 |
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 |
5 A |
Wraparound |
5.3 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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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
60 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
42.795 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
50 A |
10 ms |
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) |
BSI; CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
5.566 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
5 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 |
600 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
100 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity = 6.75A-10kA |
Bulk |
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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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
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, CE, UL |
80 °C (176 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
32 V |
5 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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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
42 J |
Nickel |
50 A |
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; CSA; CUL; IMQ; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Fast |
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|
Siba |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
500 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
10 J |
Nickel |
50 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 500 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
1 ms |
0.25 x 1.252 in (6.35 x 31.8 mm) |
1.252 in (31.8 mm) |
CUL; UL |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
2.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
200 ms |
1.6 |
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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|
Cooper Electronic Technologies |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
32 J |
200 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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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
32 J |
Nickel |
200 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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|
Siba |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
500 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
10 J |
Nickel |
50 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 500 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
1 ms |
0.25 x 1.252 in (6.35 x 31.8 mm) |
1.252 in (31.8 mm) |
CUL; UL |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
5 A |
Tab/Blade |
26 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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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
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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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
5 A |
Tab/Blade |
37 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
30 ms |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
32 V |
Mini |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
5 A |
Tab/Blade |
37 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
25 |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
106.25 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
20 ms |
90 |
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 |
5 A |
Tab/Blade |
26 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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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
2.9 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
2.9 |
Bulk |
0.291 in (7.4 mm) |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
e3 |
10 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 |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
5 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.81 mm) |
32 V |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.344 in (10.9 x 3.81 x 8.73 mm) |
0.344 in (8.73 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
5 A |
Tab/Blade |
37 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
25 |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
87.5 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
1 m |
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) |
CSA, UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
5 A |
Tab/Blade |
37 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
30 ms |
25 |
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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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
600 V |
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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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
5 A |
Wire |
121.25 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
150 ms |
90 |
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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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
32.83 J |
Nickel |
200 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 |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
5.566 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 |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
1.6 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
35 A |
200 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.2 s at 300% Rated Current |
1.6 |
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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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
5 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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|
Kamaya Electric |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, Paper, 7 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
e3 |
5 s |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.063 x 0.026 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.65 mm) |
0.026 in (0.65 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
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 |
Fast |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
380.49 J |
Nickel |
200 A |
2 m |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
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 |
Time Delay |
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|
Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
63 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
94 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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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
111 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
20 ms |
111 |
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) |
CCC; CE; CSA; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
544 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
150 A |
20 ms |
544 |
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; CUL; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
23.1 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
100 A |
1 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
23.6 |
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 |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
5.566 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) |
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 |
5 A |
Wraparound |
5.566 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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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
380.49 J |
Nickel |
200 A |
2 m |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
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 |
Time Delay |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
345.9 J |
Nickel |
200 A |
380.49 |
Box |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
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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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
200 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 |
5 A |
End Cap |
50 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
200 A |
5 s |
50 |
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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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
150 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
97.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 150 VDC: 1500 A |
97.5 |
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 |
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.