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 |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
54.8 J |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
2 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Blow within 0.002 s at 800% Rated Current |
54.8 |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
7 A |
Pin Wire |
464 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
400 A |
Bulk |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
4 A |
Pin Wire |
2.45 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
0251 |
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; PSE; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
256 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; PSE; TUV; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
125 V |
12 A |
End Cap |
571.2 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
300 A |
5 m |
0.839 in (21.3 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 |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
62 mA |
Pin Wire |
113 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1000 ms at 200% 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) |
CSA; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
4 A |
Pin Wire |
35 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
Bulk |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
125 mA |
Pin Wire |
1.74 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) |
CSA; QPL; 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) |
50 A |
1 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 s at 200% Rated Current |
Ammo Pack |
0.103 in (2.61 mm) |
125 V |
Pico |
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 |
125 V |
2 A |
Tab/Blade |
10 kA |
0.56 in (14.22 mm) |
0.51 x 2.204 in (12.95 x 55.98 mm) |
3.07 in (77.98 mm) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
587 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1000 ms at 200% 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) |
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 |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
4.14 J |
-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; PSE; QPL; TUV; 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 |
4.09 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 |
125 V |
125 V |
250 mA |
Pin Wire |
11.6 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
1 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 s at 200% Rated Current |
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) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
700 mA |
Pin Wire |
71 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
10 kA |
2 s |
Bulk |
0.235 in (5.97 mm) |
125 V |
Micro |
0.287 in (7.3 mm) |
CSA; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
100 mA |
Wraparound |
1.38 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
4 h |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e0 |
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) |
CE; CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Wraparound |
185 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
4 h |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e0 |
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) |
CE; CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
250 mA |
End Cap |
14 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
314 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 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 |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
645 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead |
50 A |
455 |
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) |
IEC; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
800 mA |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
4 h |
Tape And Reel |
0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
125 V |
Pico |
0.11 x 0.28 in (2.8 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 |
125 V |
125 V |
1.33 A |
End Cap |
3.13 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
300 A |
5 m |
0.839 in (21.3 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 |
250 V |
125 V |
12 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
0.563 in (14.3 mm) |
Indicator |
0.563 x 2 in (14.3 x 50.8 mm) |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
160 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 |
125 V |
125 V |
200 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 |
Tape And Reel |
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 |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
50 A |
Tab/Blade |
10 kA |
0.81 in (20.57 mm) |
3.74 in (94.99 mm) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
4 A |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
7 A |
Pin Wire |
464 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
400 A |
4 h |
464 |
Bulk |
0.185 in (4.7 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
2AG |
0.185 x 0.57 in (4.7 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 |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
1.19 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
0253 |
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; METI; PSE; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
0.093 in (2.36 mm) |
Supplemental |
e4 |
125 V |
125 mΩ |
Pico |
0.28 x 0.093 x 0.093 in (7.11 x 2.36 x 2.36 mm) |
0.093 in (2.36 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
10 kA |
4 h |
Bulk |
0.235 in (5.97 mm) |
e4 |
125 V |
Micro |
0.235 x 0.29 in (5.97 x 7.37 mm) |
0.29 in (7.37 mm) |
CSA; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
26.46 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
35 A |
5 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 300 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
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 |
125 mA |
End Cap |
670 μJ |
-65 °C (-85 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.109 in (2.77 mm) |
e4 |
5 s |
0.24 x 0.109 x 0.109 in (6.1 x 2.77 x 2.77 mm) |
0.109 in (2.77 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
125 mA |
Pin Wire |
1.74 mJ |
-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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
100 mA |
Wraparound |
1.38 mJ |
-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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
664 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
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) |
e0 |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
375 mA |
Pin Wire |
29.6 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
1 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.0296 |
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) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
10.2 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 |
125 V |
125 V |
6 A |
Pin Wire |
380 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
400 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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
4 A |
Pin Wire |
148 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
400 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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
300 mA |
Pin Wire |
9.45 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
10 kA |
5 s |
Bulk |
0.235 in (5.97 mm) |
125 V |
Micro |
0.287 in (7.3 mm) |
CSA; QPL; 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 |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
210 mJ |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
2 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Blow within 0.002 s at 800% Rated Current |
0.21 |
Ammo Pack |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
375 mA |
Pin Wire |
29.6 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
Ammo Pack |
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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
250 mA |
Pin Wire |
11.6 mJ |
-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 |
7 A |
Pin Wire |
464 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
400 A |
Bulk |
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; 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 |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
10 kA |
Bulk |
e4 |
CSA; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead |
300 A |
10 m |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 200 A |
5.566 |
0.7 in (17.78 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
e0 |
125 V |
Alarm |
0.7 x 0.315 x 0.772 in (17.78 x 8 x 19.6 mm) |
0.772 in (19.6 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
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.