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 |
300 V |
125 V |
175 A |
Tab/Blade |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 20000 A |
1.063 in (27 mm) |
300 V |
2.437 in (61.9 mm) |
CE; CSA; CUL; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
300 V |
125 V |
700 A |
Tab/Blade |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 20000 A |
2.063 in (52.4 mm) |
300 V |
3.374 in (85.7 mm) |
CSE; CUL; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
7 A |
Wraparound |
10.32 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold with Nickel barrier |
451 |
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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
53.72 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead |
50 A |
452 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e0 |
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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
53.72 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead |
50 A |
20 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.02 s at 800% Rated Current |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e0 |
125 V |
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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
200 mA |
Wraparound |
51.7 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
e4 |
2410 |
0.24 x 0.102 x 0.102 in (6.1 x 2.6 x 2.6 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
101 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
100 A |
10 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) |
TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
1.202 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
100 A |
10 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 |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
4 A |
Wraparound |
4.14 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
10 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 |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
80 mA |
Wraparound |
330 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
5 s |
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) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
1.65 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 |
3 A |
Wraparound |
1.65 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 |
125 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
5.64 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
3 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
Bulk |
0.189 in (4.8 mm) |
e3 |
2AG |
0.177 x 0.57 in (4.5 x 14.48 mm) |
0.587 in (14.9 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
77 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
Bulk |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
e3 |
0.177 x 0.57 in (4.5 x 14.48 mm) |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; 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 |
1 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.153 |
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) |
CSA; CUL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
10 A |
Pin Wire |
25.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
25.5 |
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) |
CSA; CUL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
250 mA |
Wraparound |
6.49 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 h |
0.0064 |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.064 x 0.032 in (3.2 x 1.63 x 0.82 mm) |
0.032 in (0.82 mm) |
CSA; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
800 mA |
Wraparound |
265.4 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
5 s |
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) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
8 A |
Wraparound |
20.23 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
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 |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
250 mA |
J Bend |
10.6 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
100 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.1 s at 300% Rated Current |
0.01 |
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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
J Bend |
2.01 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
100 ms |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
722 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 h |
Tape And Reel |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Pico |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
15.4 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 h |
Tape And Reel |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
Pico |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
30 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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
125 V |
250 mA |
Tab/Blade |
6.4 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 |
125 V |
125 V |
250 mA |
277 |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
4 A |
Wraparound |
4.4 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver Over Nickel |
100 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 200% Rated Current, Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
4.4 |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.101 in (2.57 mm) |
e4 |
125 V |
2410 |
0.24 x 0.101 x 0.101 in (6.1 x 2.57 x 2.57 mm) |
0.101 in (2.57 mm) |
CQC; CUL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
30 A |
End Cap |
1.097 kJ |
1.5 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
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; MIL-F-15160/03; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
60 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.815 in (20.7 mm) |
600 V |
0.811 x 3 in (20.6 x 76.2 mm) |
3 in (76.2 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
60 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.815 in (20.7 mm) |
600 V |
0.811 x 3 in (20.6 x 76.2 mm) |
3 in (76.2 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
300 V |
125 V |
300 A |
Tab/Blade |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 20000 A |
1.311 in (33.3 mm) |
300 V |
2.752 in (69.9 mm) |
CE; CSA; CUL; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
300 V |
125 V |
350 A |
Tab/Blade |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 20000 A |
1.311 in (33.3 mm) |
300 V |
2.752 in (69.9 mm) |
CE; CSA; CUL; UL |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
5 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.256 in (6.5 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
2410 |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
5 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.256 in (6.5 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
2410 |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
88.38 J |
50 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A |
88.38 |
Tape And Reel |
0.405 in (10.29 mm) |
0.109 in (2.77 mm) |
250 V |
0.405 x 0.109 x 0.109 in (10.29 x 2.77 x 2.77 mm) |
0.109 in (2.77 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
Tin Lead Over Copper |
0.095 in (2.41 mm) |
e0 |
0.095 x 0.28 in (2.41 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.095 in (2.41 mm) |
125 V |
Pico |
0.095 x 0.28 in (2.41 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
358 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
e4 |
2410 |
0.24 x 0.102 x 0.102 in (6.1 x 2.6 x 2.6 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
596 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
100 A |
10 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) |
TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
8 A |
Wraparound |
16.758 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
e4 |
2410 |
0.24 x 0.102 x 0.102 in (6.1 x 2.6 x 2.6 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
8 A |
Wraparound |
20.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
10 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 |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
7 A |
Wraparound |
100.06 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
e4 |
20 ms |
2410 |
0.24 x 0.102 x 0.102 in (6.1 x 2.6 x 2.6 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
267 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
400 A |
4 h |
267 |
Bulk |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
2AG |
0.177 x 0.57 in (4.5 x 14.48 mm) |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
256 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, 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; PSE; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
62 mA |
Pin Wire |
110 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
1 s |
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) |
CSA; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
200 mA |
Pin Wire |
4.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
1 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Bulk |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
Pico |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
390 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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
10 A |
Pin Wire |
25.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
253 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Ammo Pack |
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 |
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.