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 |
250 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
5.55 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
100 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.155 in (3.94 mm) |
e3 |
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 |
250 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
5.55 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.145 in (3.68 mm) |
e3 |
0.145 x 0.3 in (3.68 x 7.62 mm) |
0.3 in (7.62 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
900 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
35 A |
200 ms |
0.9 |
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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|
Siba |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
400 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
80 J |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
500 V |
20 ms |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
1.252 in (31.8 mm) |
UL |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
12 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
20 ms |
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; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
6 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
100 A |
100 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.1 s at 300% Rated Current |
6 |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
32 V |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.063 x 0.024 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.6 mm) |
0.026 in (0.65 mm) |
AEC-Q200; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
5 A |
Tab/Blade |
17 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
20 ms |
Box |
0.358 in (9.1 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
Micro |
0.311 in (7.9 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
5 A |
Tab/Blade |
17 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
20 ms |
Bulk |
0.358 in (9.1 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
Micro |
0.311 in (7.9 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
53.72 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
100 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.256 in (6.5 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e3 |
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) |
CUL; PSE; 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) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e3 |
0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
27.46 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
1.5 kA |
20 ms |
27.46 |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
5 A |
Wire |
27.46 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Bulk |
0.228 in (5.8 mm) |
e3 |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.886 in (22.5 mm) |
CCC, CE, CSA, PSE, UL, VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
111 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
20 ms |
111 |
Bulk |
0.217 in (5.5 mm) |
Supplemental |
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) |
0.846 in (21.5 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 |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
4.14 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
4.14 |
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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
4 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
100 A |
1 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CUL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
500 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
6.14 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
5 kA |
2 m |
Bulk |
0.275 in (6.985 mm) |
3AB |
1.288 in (32.72 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
469 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
200 A |
30 s |
Bulk |
0.272 in (6.9 mm) |
250 V |
0.236 x 1.26 in (6 x 32 mm) |
1.28 in (32.5 mm) |
CSA; CUL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
12 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 12 s at 200% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CE; CSA; QPL; UL |
Time Delay |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
1.15 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel Gold |
50 A |
1.5 |
Tape |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
e4 |
60 s |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.031 x 0.024 in (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.6 mm) |
0.024 in (0.6 mm) |
CUL; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Super Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
59 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
Ammo Pack; Tape And Reel |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
60 s |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CSA; METI; PSE; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
59 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
1 m |
59 |
Ammo Pack; Tape And Reel |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
PSE; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
59 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
1 m |
59 |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
PSE; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
131.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
200 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.045 |
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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Cooper Industries |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
45 mJ |
Nickel |
200 A |
0.04 |
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 |
Fast |
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|
TE Connectivity |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
5.3 J |
50 A |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
300 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
120 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
100 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.169 in (4.3 mm) |
20 ms |
0.335 x 0.169 x 0.329 in (8.5 x 4.3 x 8.35 mm) |
0.309 in (7.85 mm) |
CCC; CUL; KC; PSE; TUV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
5 A |
10 kA |
Box |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
102 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 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 |
63 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
230 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
230 |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
20 ms |
0.335 x 0.335 in (8.5 x 8.5 mm) |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
CUL; KTL; METI; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
5.566 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e3 |
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) |
PSE; 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) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e3 |
0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
314 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
50 A |
20 ms |
314 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.228 x 0.886 in (5.8 x 22.5 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; PSE; SEV; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
63 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
4.761 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
e3 |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.064 x 0.033 in (3.2 x 1.63 x 0.835 mm) |
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 |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
53.72 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
900 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
35 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 35 A |
0.9 |
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 0.813 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 |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
4 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
100 A |
1 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CUL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
450 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A |
Tape |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.061 in (1.55 mm) |
e3 |
5 s |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.061 x 0.061 in (3.2 x 1.55 x 1.55 mm) |
0.061 in (1.55 mm) |
CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Super Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
300 V |
300 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
106.25 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
20 s |
90 |
Ammo Pack |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
300 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CUL; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
300 V |
300 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
106.25 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
20 s |
90 |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
300 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CUL; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
600 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity = 6.75A-10kA |
Bulk |
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 |
Fast |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
42 J |
50 A |
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) |
UL; VDE |
Fast |
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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
0.197 in (5 mm) |
125 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
133 J |
Nickel |
35 A |
142.5 |
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) |
CE; IEC; IMQ; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Time Delay |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
120 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
115 |
Bag |
0.331 in (8.4 mm) |
e3 |
300 V |
0.331 x 0.358 in (8.4 x 9.1 mm) |
0.358 in (9.1 mm) |
CCC; KTL; PSE; SEMKO; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
4.14 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
4.14 |
Tape And Reel |
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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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
747 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.062 in (1.582 mm) |
0.033 in (0.83 mm) |
32 V |
12.7 mΩ |
0603 |
0.062 x 0.033 x 0.02 in (1.582 x 0.83 x 0.516 mm) |
0.02 in (0.508 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Nte Electronics |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
30 A |
20 ms |
0.106 in (2.7 mm) |
Pico |
0.287 in (7.3 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Slow |
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Cooper Industries |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
250 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
5 J |
10 kA |
PCD |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 4200 A |
Box |
0.35 in (8.89 mm) |
0.35 x 0.375 in (8.89 x 9.53 mm) |
0.375 in (9.53 mm) |
CSA; UL |
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.