| 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 |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
1.985 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
4 h |
1.985 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
Supplemental |
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; KC; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
5.3 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin with Nickel barrier |
35 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 35 A |
0.0053 |
Tape And Reel |
0.039 in (0.99 mm) |
0.02 in (0.51 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
32 V |
0402 |
0.039 x 0.02 x 0.012 in (0.99 x 0.51 x 0.3 mm) |
0.012 in (0.3 mm) |
CSE; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
300 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
365 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
4 h |
0.365 |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
300 V |
2AG |
0.177 x 0.57 in (4.5 x 14.48 mm) |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
CE, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
71.6 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead |
10 kA |
2 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 2 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
e0 |
125 V |
Micro |
0.25 x 0.35 in (6.35 x 8.89 mm) |
0.35 in (8.89 mm) |
CSA; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
59.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Bulk |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
e3 |
Pico |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CCC; CSA; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
40 mJ |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
50 A |
5 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
0.04 |
Tape And Reel |
0.094 in (2.4 mm) |
125 V |
5 s |
Pico |
0.094 x 0.283 in (2.4 x 7.2 mm) |
0.283 in (7.2 mm) |
CSA, UL |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
63 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
42 mJ |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 63 VDC: 50 A |
0.04 |
Bulk |
0.236 in (6 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
125 V |
5 s |
Micro |
0.236 x 0.315 in (6 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CSA; UL |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
277 V |
277 V |
500 mA |
J Bend |
44.62 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1.5 kA |
10 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.54 in (13.71 mm) |
0.237 in (6.03 mm) |
277 V |
Pico |
0.24 in (6.09 mm) |
CE; CUL; IEC; UL |
84 °C (183.2 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
365 mJ |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
224 |
Bulk; 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) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
59.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
e3 |
Pico |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CCC; CSA; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
8.7 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
434 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.81 mm) |
e3 |
0.063 x 0.032 x 0.012 in (1.6 x 0.81 x 0.31 mm) |
0.012 in (0.31 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 kA |
4 h |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Micro |
0.25 x 0.35 in (6.35 x 8.89 mm) |
0.35 in (8.89 mm) |
CSA, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
59.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
0.095 in (2.41 mm) |
e3 |
0.095 x 0.28 in (2.41 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 |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
115 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
0.115 |
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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
192.7 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Ammo Pack |
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) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
300 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 0.3 s at 300% Rated Current |
Ammo Pack |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
Pico |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
128 mJ |
Tin Lead |
50 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.128 |
Tape And Reel |
0.154 in (3.9 mm) |
e0 |
250 V |
0.142 x 0.394 in (3.6 x 10 mm) |
0.154 x 0.433 in (3.9 x 11 mm) |
0.433 in (11 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
139 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
300 A |
5 m |
Bulk |
0.839 in (21.3 mm) |
0.228 in (5.8 mm) |
Alarm |
0.772 in (19.6 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
59.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
Ammo Pack |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
e3 |
Pico |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CCC; CSA; CUL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
1.16 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
4 h |
1.16 |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
250 V |
2AG |
0.177 x 0.57 in (4.5 x 14.48 mm) |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
CE, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
350 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
365 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
1 s |
0.365 |
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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
59.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
251 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Ammo Pack |
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; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
69.15 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
235 |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CE; CSA; KTL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
32 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
32 V |
8AG |
1 in (25.4 mm) |
Normal |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
50 A |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
240 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
2 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
100 kA |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
0.406 x 1.311 in (10.3 x 33.3 mm) |
1.311 in (33.3 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Medium Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
483 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
35 A |
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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
159 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Ammo Pack |
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) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
59.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
4 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
125 V |
Pico |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CCC; CSA; CUL; TUV; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
639 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
0.115 |
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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
59.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Bulk |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
169 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
1.5 kA |
216P |
Bulk; Tape And Reel |
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; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
277 V |
277 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
127.4 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1.5 kA |
2 ms |
Bulk |
0.614 in (15.6 mm) |
Pico |
0.354 in (9 mm) |
CUL; IEC; UL |
74 °C (165.2 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
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) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
1.16 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
2.824 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
Bulk; Tape And Reel |
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; KTL; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
59.8 mJ |
-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; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
500 mA |
Tab/Blade |
800 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
Bulk |
0.748 in (19 mm) |
0.197 in (5 mm) |
20 ms |
0.681 in (17.3 mm) |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
483 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
318 |
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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
84 mJ |
-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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
84 mJ |
-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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
59.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
4 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.103 in (2.61 mm) |
125 V |
Pico |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CCC; CSA; CUL; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
45 mJ |
1.5 kA |
226 |
0.207 in (5.25 mm) |
0.207 x 0.886 in (5.25 x 22.5 mm) |
0.886 in (22.5 mm) |
CCC; CSA; IEC; KTL; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
330 mJ |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
35 A |
Bulk |
0.248 in (6.3 mm) |
120 s |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
1.26 in (32 mm) |
CSA; UL |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Tab/Blade |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
10 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
0.235 in (5.97 mm) |
e4 |
0.235 x 0.29 in (5.97 x 7.37 mm) |
0.29 in (7.37 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
60 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
36 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, Blister |
0.236 in (6 mm) |
0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
5 s |
2410 |
0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
875 mJ |
-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 |
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.