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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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
6.3 A |
Wraparound |
8.9 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
e3 |
1 ms |
1206 |
0.043 in (1.08 mm) |
AEC-Q200; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
56.43 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
1.5 kA |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CE; CSA; CQC; IEC; KC; PSE; VDE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
198.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
63 A |
20 ms |
198.5 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
Supplemental |
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) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
1.093 kJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
150 A |
20 ms |
1093.0 |
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; CUL; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
75 V |
6.3 A |
Wraparound |
14.37 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
5 s |
14.3 |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.175 mm) |
0.062 in (1.575 mm) |
e4 |
75 V |
Nano |
0.125 x 0.062 x 0.062 in (3.175 x 1.575 x 1.575 mm) |
0.062 in (1.575 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
138.915 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
20 ms |
105 |
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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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
144.869 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
1 m |
Bulk |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
100 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
1 m |
100 |
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) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
318.71 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
130 A |
20 ms |
Ammo Pack; Tape And Reel |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
IEC; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
237.6 J |
Nickel |
63 A |
237.6 |
Bag |
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) |
BSI; CCC; CSA; IMQ; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Time Delay |
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|
Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
6.3 A |
Wraparound |
8.99 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
e3 |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.063 x 0.043 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 1.08 mm) |
0.043 in (1.08 mm) |
TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
12 KV |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
20 J |
40 kA |
2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
10 in (254 mm) |
BS 2692-1; IEC |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
500 V |
400 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
111.4 J |
Tin |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 400 VDC: 500 A |
Box |
0.218 in (5.54 mm) |
e3 |
0.218 x 0.831 in (5.54 x 21.1 mm) |
0.831 in (21.1 mm) |
PSE/JET; UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
237.6 J |
Nickel |
63 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; MITI/JET; UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
400 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
111.4 J |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 400 VDC: 500 A |
Bag |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; PSE/JET; TUV; UL |
Time Delay |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
90.413 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 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) |
CE; PSE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Medium |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
600 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
213 |
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; PSE; SEMKO; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
6.3 A |
Wraparound |
9.17 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
242 J |
Tin/Lead |
0.275 in (6.99 mm) |
e0 |
0.275 x 1.275 in (6.99 x 32.39 mm) |
1.275 in (32.39 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Slow |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
9.1 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
5 s |
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) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
440 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
130 J |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
Nickel |
1 kA |
Bulk |
0.248 in (6.3 mm) |
10 ms |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
1.26 in (32 mm) |
UL |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
1.5 kA |
56.43 |
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) |
BSI, CCC, CE, CSA, PSE, UL, VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
440 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
130 J |
-25 °C (-13 °F) |
1 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.01 s at 1000% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
3AB |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CUL; UL |
70 °C (158 °F) |
Slow |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
138.915 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
20 ms |
105 |
Bulk |
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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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
318.71 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
130 A |
20 ms |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
TE5 |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CQC; CUL; KTL; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
129.022 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
1.5 kA |
215P |
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; KTL; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
38.7 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
200 A |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 0.4 s, at 200% Rated Current |
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) |
CE; CSA; KTL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Medium |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
240 J |
Tin Lead |
63 A |
240 |
Bulk |
0.154 in (3.9 mm) |
e0 |
250 V |
0.154 x 0.433 in (3.9 x 11 mm) |
0.433 in (11 mm) |
CSA; IEC; UL; VDE |
Slow |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
318.71 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
130 A |
20 ms |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
IEC; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
240 J |
Tin Lead |
63 A |
240 |
Tape And Reel |
0.154 in (3.9 mm) |
e0 |
250 V |
0.154 x 0.433 in (3.9 x 11 mm) |
0.433 in (11 mm) |
CSA; IEC; UL; VDE |
Slow |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
90.413 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
300 A |
Bulk; Tape And Reel |
0.228 in (5.8 mm) |
e3 |
0.228 x 0.886 in (5.8 x 22.5 mm) |
0.886 in (22.5 mm) |
CE; PSE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Medium |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
33.8 J |
Tin Lead |
63 A |
0.154 in (3.9 mm) |
e0 |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
60 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
62.465 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
63 A |
10 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 60 VDC: 70 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 400% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.217 in (5.5 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.846 in (21.5 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; CUL; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
128.75 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
1.5 kA |
128.75 |
0.217 in (5.5 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.217 x 0.846 in (5.5 x 21.5 mm) |
0.846 in (21.5 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
57.9 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
1.5 kA |
216 |
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 |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
600 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
63 A |
600 |
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, PSE, UL, VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
19.3 J |
Tin Lead |
50 A |
672 |
0.154 in (3.9 mm) |
e0 |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
24 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
63 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; VDE; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
198.645 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
63 A |
20 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 20 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
Bulk; Tape And Reel |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
250 V |
7.6 mΩ |
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; IEC; KTL; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
92.85 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 |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
6.3 A |
Wraparound |
9.17 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
19.2 J |
Tin Lead |
50 A |
4 h |
19.2 |
Tape And Reel |
0.154 in (3.9 mm) |
e0 |
250 V |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
318.71 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
130 A |
20 ms |
Ammo Pack; Tape |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
TE5 |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CQC; CUL; KTL; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
190 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
63 A |
190 |
Bulk |
0.142 in (3.6 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.142 x 0.394 in (3.6 x 10 mm) |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
IEC; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
6.3 A |
Wraparound |
9.17 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 200% Rated Current |
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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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
6.3 A |
Wraparound |
7.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
100 A |
2 m |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% 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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
22.9 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 h |
22.9 |
Bulk |
0.142 in (3.6 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.142 x 0.394 in (3.6 x 10 mm) |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
38.7 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead |
200 A |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 0.4 s, at 200% Rated Current |
0.228 in (5.8 mm) |
e0 |
0.228 x 0.886 in (5.8 x 22.5 mm) |
0.886 in (22.5 mm) |
CE; CSA; KTL; PSE; UL |
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.