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 |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
100 mA |
Wraparound |
980 μJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
4 kA |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 4000 A |
0.0009 |
Tape And Reel |
0.119 in (3.02 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.119 x 0.331 in (3.02 x 8.4 mm) |
0.331 in (8.4 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
15 A |
End Cap |
238.1 J |
750 A |
2 m |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
1.254 in (31.85 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
15 A |
End Cap |
206.2 J |
Nickel |
750 A |
238.1 |
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) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
420 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
5 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
0.42 |
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) |
CE; CSA; IEC; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
10 mA |
End Cap |
1.48 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
4 h |
0.0014 |
Bulk |
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 |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
137 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
400 A |
4 h |
137 |
Bulk |
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; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
1.52 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
1.52 |
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; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
1.52 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
1.52 |
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; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
3.2 A |
Pin Wire |
214 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
4 h |
214 |
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; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
3.2 A |
End Cap |
214 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
4 h |
214 |
Bulk |
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; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
50 mA |
Pin Wire |
100 μJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
4 kA |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 4000 A |
0.0001 |
Ammo Pack; Tape And Reel |
0.119 in (3.02 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.119 x 0.331 in (3.02 x 8.4 mm) |
0.331 in (8.4 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
1.2 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
4 h |
22 |
0.275 in (6.985 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
3AB |
0.275 x 1.288 in (6.985 x 32.72 mm) |
1.288 in (32.72 mm) |
CE, CSA, PSE, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
12 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
4 h |
129 |
0.275 in (6.985 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
3AB |
0.275 x 1.288 in (6.985 x 32.72 mm) |
1.288 in (32.72 mm) |
CE, CSA, PSE, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
415 V |
250 V |
40 A |
Tab/Blade |
1.5 kJ |
80 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 80000 A |
Box |
0.689 in (17.5 mm) |
0.689 x 1.398 in (17.5 x 35.5 mm) |
1.398 in (35.5 mm) |
IEC |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
277 V |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
4.05 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel/Tin |
1.5 kA |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.606 in (15.4 mm) |
0.211 in (5.35 mm) |
e2 |
10 ms |
0.209 x 0.63 in (5.3 x 16 mm) |
0.606 x 0.211 x 0.211 in (15.4 x 5.35 x 5.35 mm) |
0.211 in (5.35 mm) |
CUL, UL, VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Nte Electronics |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
750 mA |
End Cap |
35 A |
2 m |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
2AG |
0.591 in (15 mm) |
UL |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
3.2 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
3.2 |
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; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
125 mA |
End Cap |
33 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
1.5 kA |
5 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
0.033 |
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) |
CE; IEC; SEMKO; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
Pin Wire |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
Bulk |
0.374 in (9.5 mm) |
e3 |
TR5 |
0.169 in (4.3 mm) |
UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
150 A |
Tab/Blade |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 20000 A |
1.22 in (31 mm) |
1.22 x 1.626 in (31 x 41.3 mm) |
1.626 in (41.3 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Very Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
63.1 J |
35 A |
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) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
400 mA |
Wraparound |
20 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
Bulk |
0.433 in (11 mm) |
0.181 in (4.6 mm) |
e3 |
1 ms |
0.433 x 0.181 in (11 x 4.6 mm) |
0.433 x 0.181 x 0.154 in (11 x 4.6 x 3.9 mm) |
0.154 in (3.9 mm) |
CUL; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
30 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
Bulk |
0.433 in (11 mm) |
0.181 in (4.6 mm) |
e3 |
1 ms |
0.433 x 0.181 in (11 x 4.6 mm) |
0.433 x 0.181 x 0.154 in (11 x 4.6 x 3.9 mm) |
0.154 in (3.9 mm) |
CUL; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
277 V |
250 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
620 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel/Tin |
1.5 kA |
Bulk |
0.606 in (15.4 mm) |
0.211 in (5.35 mm) |
e2 |
10 ms |
0.209 x 0.63 in (5.3 x 16 mm) |
0.606 x 0.211 x 0.211 in (15.4 x 5.35 x 5.35 mm) |
0.211 in (5.35 mm) |
CUL, UL, VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
277 V |
250 V |
1.6 A |
Wraparound |
4.66 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel/Tin |
1.5 kA |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.606 in (15.4 mm) |
0.211 in (5.35 mm) |
e2 |
10 ms |
0.209 x 0.63 in (5.3 x 16 mm) |
0.606 x 0.211 x 0.211 in (15.4 x 5.35 x 5.35 mm) |
0.211 in (5.35 mm) |
CUL, UL, VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
450 A |
Tab/Blade |
50 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 20000 A |
2.598 in (66 mm) |
2.598 x 5.906 in (66 x 150 mm) |
5.906 in (150 mm) |
CSA; UL |
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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 20000 A |
0.551 in (14 mm) |
0.551 x 2.008 in (14 x 51 mm) |
2.008 in (51 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
250 V |
50 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.85 in (21.6 mm) |
600 V |
1.882 in (47.8 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Cooper Industries |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
2.3 J |
Nickel |
35 A |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
0.25 x 1.292 in (6.35 x 32.82 mm) |
1.292 in (32.82 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
62.3 J |
Nickel |
100 A |
68.6 |
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) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Spc Technology/ Multicomp |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
3.15 A |
Pin Wire |
84.341 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
100 A |
0.329 in (8.35 mm) |
0.169 in (4.3 mm) |
20 ms |
0.329 x 0.169 x 0.303 in (8.35 x 4.3 x 7.7 mm) |
0.303 in (7.7 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
5 A |
Wire |
27.46 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Bulk |
0.228 in (5.8 mm) |
e3 |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.886 in (22.5 mm) |
CCC, CE, CSA, PSE, UL, VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
100 mA |
Pin Wire |
980 μJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
4 kA |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 4000 A |
0.0009 |
Ammo Pack; Tape And Reel |
0.119 in (3.02 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.119 x 0.331 in (3.02 x 8.4 mm) |
0.331 in (8.4 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
400 mA |
Wraparound |
20 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.433 in (11 mm) |
0.181 in (4.6 mm) |
e3 |
1 ms |
0.433 x 0.181 in (11 x 4.6 mm) |
0.433 x 0.181 x 0.154 in (11 x 4.6 x 3.9 mm) |
0.154 in (3.9 mm) |
CUL; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
2.6 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
Bulk |
0.433 in (11 mm) |
0.181 in (4.6 mm) |
e3 |
1 ms |
0.433 x 0.181 in (11 x 4.6 mm) |
0.433 x 0.181 x 0.154 in (11 x 4.6 x 3.9 mm) |
0.154 in (3.9 mm) |
CUL; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
5.44 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
150 A |
10 ms |
5.44 |
Tape And Reel |
0.413 in (10.5 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
Nano |
0.177 x 0.177 x 0.413 in (4.5 x 4.5 x 10.5 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
CUL; PSE; VDE; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
300 A |
Tab/Blade |
200 kA |
10 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 20000 A |
Box |
2.38 in (60.452 mm) |
RK5 |
250 V |
2.38 x 8.63 in (60.45 x 219.2 mm) |
8.63 in (219.202 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
450 A |
Tab/Blade |
200 kA |
10 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 20000 A |
Box |
2.88 in (73.152 mm) |
RK5 |
250 V |
2.88 x 10.38 in (73.15 x 263.65 mm) |
10.38 in (263.652 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
KLB |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 20000 A |
0.563 in (14.3 mm) |
0.563 x 2 in (14.3 x 50.8 mm) |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Cooper Industries |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
110 A |
Tab/Blade |
300 kA |
LPN-RK |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 100000 A |
Box |
1.61 in (40.89 mm) |
Indicator |
1.61 x 7.13 in (40.89 x 181.1 mm) |
7.13 in (181.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Spc Technology/ Multicomp |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
4 A |
Pin Wire |
144 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
100 A |
0.329 in (8.35 mm) |
0.169 in (4.3 mm) |
20 ms |
0.329 x 0.169 x 0.303 in (8.35 x 4.3 x 7.7 mm) |
0.303 in (7.7 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
630 mA |
End Cap |
635 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
5 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
0.635 |
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) |
CE; CSA; IEC; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
4 A |
End Cap |
46.96 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
46.96 |
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; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
4 A |
End Cap |
46.96 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
46.96 |
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; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
4 A |
End Cap |
9.71 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
400 A |
4 h |
9.71 |
Bulk |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
15 A |
End Cap |
0.8 in (20.32 mm) |
2.97 in (75.43 mm) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
250 mA |
Pin Wire |
12.6 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
50 A |
1 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 s at 200% Rated Current |
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 |
250 V |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
6.95 J |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
0.207 in (5.25 mm) |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.886 in (22.5 mm) |
CCC; CSA; CUL; SEMKO; SEV; PSE; VDE; UL |
Time Lag |
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.