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 |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
153 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
1 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 s at 200% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.103 in (2.61 mm) |
Pico |
0.103 x 0.28 in (2.61 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; CUL; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
750 mA |
End Cap |
1.05 J |
35 A |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
0.177 x 0.57 in (4.5 x 14.48 mm) |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
760 mJ |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
2 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Blow within 0.002 s at 800% Rated Current |
0.76 |
Tape And Reel |
0.135 in (3.43 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Pico |
0.135 x 0.28 in (3.43 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
350 V |
350 V |
750 mA |
End Cap |
2.95 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
209 |
Bulk |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
0.177 x 0.57 in (4.5 x 14.48 mm) |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
CE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
90 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
10 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; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
5.425 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
4 h |
5.42 |
Tape And Reel |
0.228 in (5.8 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) |
0.886 in (22.5 mm) |
CE; CSA; KC; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
750 mA |
Wraparound |
12 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
35 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC |
Tape And Reel |
0.039 in (0.99 mm) |
0.02 in (0.51 mm) |
0.039 x 0.02 x 0.012 in (0.99 x 0.51 x 0.3 mm) |
0.012 in (0.3 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
760 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
0.76 |
Bulk |
0.135 in (3.43 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Pico |
0.135 x 0.28 in (3.43 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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
750 mA |
End Cap |
466 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
0.466 |
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 |
250 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
41.1 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
0263 |
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 |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
1.84 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
End Cap |
1.32 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
300 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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
7.16 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
315 |
Bulk |
0.275 in (6.99 mm) |
e3 |
0.275 x 1.275 in (6.99 x 32.39 mm) |
1.275 in (32.39 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
153 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) |
CSA; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
153 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
251 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
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 |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
750 mA |
Wraparound |
17.1 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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
750 mA |
End Cap |
1.84 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
312 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
e3 |
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 |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
153 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
5 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Bulk |
0.512 in (13 mm) |
Pico |
0.512 x 0.315 in (13 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
EN; IEC; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
350 V |
750 mA |
End Cap |
2.95 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
3 s |
2.95 |
Bulk |
0.189 in (4.8 mm) |
e3 |
350 V |
2AG |
0.177 x 0.57 in (4.5 x 14.48 mm) |
0.587 in (14.9 mm) |
CE; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
466 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
0.466 |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
750 mA |
End Cap |
291.1 mJ |
Nickel |
200 kA |
12 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Tab/Blade |
90 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
10 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
0.25 x 0.35 in (6.35 x 8.89 mm) |
0.35 in (8.89 mm) |
CSA; QPL; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
500 V |
750 mA |
End Cap |
Silver |
592 |
e4 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
153 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
251 |
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) |
CSA; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
41.1 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
Ammo Pack |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
End Cap |
2.95 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
Indicator |
0.177 x 0.57 in (4.5 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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
327 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead |
50 A |
4 h |
0.327 |
0.372 in (9.45 mm) |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
e0 |
250 V |
0.372 x 0.25 x 0.165 in (9.45 x 6.35 x 4.19 mm) |
0.165 in (4.19 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
153 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
1 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1000 ms at 200% 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) |
CSA; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
153 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
251 |
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) |
CSA; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
153 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
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; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
466 mJ |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
324P |
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; PSE; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
300 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
1.05 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
4 h |
1.05 |
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 |
750 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 |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
600 V |
750 mA |
End Cap |
234 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
100 kA |
63 µs |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 600 VDC: 50000 A |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
170 µs |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.31 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
600 V |
750 mA |
End Cap |
234 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
100 kA |
4 m |
Pre Arcing Time: Clear within 4 m at 200% Rated Current; Rated Breaking Capacity at 600 VDC: 50000 A |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Wraparound |
760 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A |
0.76 |
Tape And Reel |
0.285 in (7.24 mm) |
0.17 in (4.32 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
497 mΩ |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
2.95 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 |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 kA |
4 h |
Bulk |
0.235 in (5.97 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Micro |
0.235 x 0.287 in (5.97 x 7.3 mm) |
0.287 in (7.3 mm) |
CSA, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Tab/Blade |
90 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead |
10 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
0.235 in (5.97 mm) |
e0 |
0.235 x 0.287 in (5.97 x 7.3 mm) |
0.287 in (7.3 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
2.95 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
2.95 |
Bulk |
0.185 in (4.7 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
2AG |
Indicator |
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 |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
750 mA |
Wraparound |
19.1 mJ |
50 A |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
2.95 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
2.95 |
Bulk |
0.185 in (4.7 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
2AG |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
153 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
253 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
760 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.135 in (3.43 mm) |
0.135 x 0.28 in (3.43 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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
750 mA |
End Cap |
7.16 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
35 A |
4 h |
7.2 |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
Supplemental |
250 V |
621.5 mΩ |
3AG |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
153 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
0253 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.103 in (2.61 mm) |
e3 |
0.103 x 0.28 in (2.61 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 |
Through Hole Mount |
300 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
1.05 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
4 h |
1.05 |
Bulk |
0.185 in (4.7 mm) |
e3 |
300 V |
2AG |
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) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Wraparound |
904 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 |
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.