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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Vishay Intertechnology |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
900 μJ |
15 °C (59 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
e3 |
0.126 x 0.063 x 0.022 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.55 mm) |
0.022 in (0.55 mm) |
UL; UMF |
35 °C (95 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
2.28 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
3 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 3 s at 200% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.217 in (5.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
3 s |
0.197 x 0.591 in (5 x 15 mm) |
0.217 x 0.598 in (5.5 x 15.2 mm) |
0.598 in (15.2 mm) |
CSA, UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
215 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
10 ms |
0.215 |
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; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
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) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
200 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.2 s at 300% Rated Current |
0.0087 |
Tape And Reel |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.813 mm) |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
490 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
40 A |
5 m |
0.701 in (17.8 mm) |
0.228 in (5.8 mm) |
125 V |
Alarm; Indicator |
0.772 in (19.6 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
1 KV |
1 KV |
500 mA |
End Cap |
259 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
10 kA |
Bulk |
0.248 in (6.3 mm) |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
1.26 in (32 mm) |
CE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
280 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel/Palladium |
50 A |
20 ms |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.053 in (1.35 mm) |
0.1 in (2.54 mm) |
e4 |
2410 |
0.1 in (2.54 mm) |
CE; CSA; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Siba |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
1 KV |
1 KV |
500 mA |
End Cap |
120 mJ |
30 kA |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
6 ms |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
1.252 in (31.8 mm) |
UL |
Very Fast |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
39 mJ |
Nickel |
35 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
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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|
Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
10 kA |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.496 in (38 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
500 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
50 mJ |
50 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 500 VDC: 50000 A |
Box |
0.252 in (6.4 mm) |
0.252 x 1.252 in (6.4 x 31.8 mm) |
1.252 in (31.8 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
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|
Conquer Electronics |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
625 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
35 A |
Box |
0.181 in (4.6 mm) |
3 s |
0.181 x 0.571 in (4.6 x 14.5 mm) |
0.571 in (14.5 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
2.825 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
20 ms |
2.825 |
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; KC; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
3 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
150 A |
20 ms |
3 |
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) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
365 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
1 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
0.365 |
Bulk |
0.189 in (4.8 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
2AG |
0.57 x 0.57 in (14.48 x 14.48 mm) |
0.587 in (14.9 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) |
Tin |
50 A |
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; 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 |
59.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
0.0598 |
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; 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 |
59.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
0.0598 |
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; 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 |
59.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
0.0598 |
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; 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 |
59.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
0.0598 |
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; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
240 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
2 ms |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
490 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
40 A |
5 m |
0.701 in (17.8 mm) |
0.228 in (5.8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Alarm; Indicator |
0.772 in (19.6 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
490 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
40 A |
5 m |
0.839 in (21.3 mm) |
0.228 in (5.8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Alarm; Indicator |
0.772 in (19.6 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Siba |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
400 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
350 mJ |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
500 V |
10 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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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
160 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
Tape |
0.291 in (7.4 mm) |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
e3 |
5 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 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
2 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
1.3 |
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; KC; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
100 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
0.236 x 1.26 in (6 x 32 mm) |
0.25 x 1.252 in (6.35 x 31.8 mm) |
1.252 in (31.8 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Siba |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
700 V |
500 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
120 mJ |
Nickel |
50 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 500 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
6 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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
1.656 J |
Nickel |
35 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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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
827 mJ |
Nickel |
35 A |
Box |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
20 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) |
CUL; IMQ; UL |
Time Delay |
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Cooper Electronic Technologies |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
1.656 J |
35 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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|
Vishay Intertechnology |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
900 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, Cardboard, 7 inch |
0.079 in (2 mm) |
0.049 in (1.25 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
0805 |
0.079 x 0.049 x 0.018 in (2 x 1.25 x 0.45 mm) |
0.018 in (0.45 mm) |
UL; UMF |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
50 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
5 mJ |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
290 mΩ |
60 s |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.031 x 0.018 in (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.45 mm) |
0.018 in (0.45 mm) |
UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
1.3 J |
Tin with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.109 in (2.77 mm) |
0.109 in (2.77 mm) |
e3 |
0.109 x 0.109 x 0.405 in (2.77 x 2.77 x 10.29 mm) |
0.405 in (10.29 mm) |
CSA; UL |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
J Bend |
54.6 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
100 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.1 s at 300% Rated Current |
0.054 |
Tape And Reel |
0.285 in (7.24 mm) |
0.17 in (4.32 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Pico |
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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Siba |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
72 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
1.8 J |
Silver |
100 A |
Tape |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
0.173 in (4.4 mm) |
e4 |
250 V |
20 ms |
0.177 x 0.315 in (4.5 x 8 mm) |
0.173 in (4.4 mm) |
IEC, UL |
Time Lag |
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|
Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
1.4 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
Bulk; Tape And Reel |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.201 x 0.787 in (5.1 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Box |
0.811 in (20.6 mm) |
0.811 x 5 in (20.6 x 127 mm) |
5 in (127 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
87.7 mJ |
Nickel |
200 kA |
12 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
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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|
Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
110 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
100 A |
1 ms |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.098 in (2.49 mm) |
2410 |
0.085 in (2.16 mm) |
UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
8.7 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
200 ms |
0.0087 |
Tape And Reel |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.813 mm) |
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 |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
25 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
1 m |
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) |
UL |
85 °C (185 °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 |
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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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
2.28 J |
Tin |
35 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 3 s at 200% Rated Current |
Box |
0.217 in (5.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.591 in (5 x 15 mm) |
0.217 x 0.598 in (5.5 x 15.2 mm) |
0.598 in (15.2 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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|
Panasonic |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, Punched, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
32 V |
330 mΩ |
200 ms |
0603 |
0.021 in (0.54 mm) |
CUL, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
483 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
5 s |
0.48 |
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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
600 V |
250 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
1.4 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold Over Nickel |
60 A |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.398 in (10.1 mm) |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
e4 |
1 s |
3812 |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
10 kA |
2 m |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
5AG |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Fast |
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.