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 |
32 V |
32 V |
40 A |
End Cap |
0.406 in (10.3187 mm) |
32 V |
5AG |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
7.5 A |
Tab/Blade |
60 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
100 ms |
Box |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
0.484 in (12.3 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
1 A |
Tab/Blade |
400 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
1 kA |
20 ms |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
e3 |
0.752 x 0.201 x 0.484 in (19.1 x 5.1 x 12.3 mm) |
0.74 in (18.8 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
30 A |
Tab/Blade |
1.5 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
100 ms |
Box |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
0.484 in (12.3 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
5 A |
Tab/Blade |
25 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
5 A |
Tab/Blade |
37 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
25 |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
Mini |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
122 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
93 |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
Mini |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
93 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
15 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
Box |
0.43 in (10.92 mm) |
0.15 in (3.81 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
0.43 x 0.15 x 0.347 in (10.92 x 3.81 x 8.81 mm) |
0.347 in (8.81 mm) |
UL |
100 °C (212 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
1 A |
Tab/Blade |
400 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
100 ms |
Box |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
0.484 in (12.3 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
1 kA |
100 ms |
Bulk |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
0.76 x 0.207 x 0.492 in (19.3 x 5.25 x 12.5 mm) |
0.483 in (12.28 mm) |
UL |
100 °C (212 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
115 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
1 kA |
80 ms |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
e3 |
0.752 x 0.201 x 0.484 in (19.1 x 5.1 x 12.3 mm) |
0.74 in (18.8 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
30 A |
Tab/Blade |
1.13 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
30 A |
Tab/Blade |
1.23 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
1130 |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
Mini |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
15 A |
Tab/Blade |
308 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
270 |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
Mini |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
15 A |
Tab/Blade |
270 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
32 V |
40 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
100 ms |
Bulk |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
32 V |
0.76 x 0.207 x 0.492 in (19.3 x 5.25 x 12.5 mm) |
0.483 in (12.28 mm) |
UL |
100 °C (212 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
351 mJ |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
1 m |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
0.061 in (1.55 mm) |
e3 |
1206 |
0.122 x 0.061 x 0.024 in (3.1 x 1.55 x 0.6 mm) |
0.024 in (0.6 mm) |
UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
2 A |
Tab/Blade |
2.8 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
2 A |
Tab/Blade |
9 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
2.8 |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
Mini |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
4 A |
Tab/Blade |
31 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
17 |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
Mini |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
4 A |
Tab/Blade |
17 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
Box |
0.43 in (10.92 mm) |
0.15 in (3.81 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
0.43 x 0.15 x 0.347 in (10.92 x 3.81 x 8.81 mm) |
0.347 in (8.81 mm) |
UL |
100 °C (212 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
115 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
1 kA |
0257 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
Bulk |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
0.2 in (5.08 mm) |
e3 |
0.75 x 0.2 x 0.48 in (19.05 x 5.08 x 12.19 mm) |
0.48 in (12.19 mm) |
UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
115 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin/Copper |
1 kA |
4 d 4 h |
115 |
Bulk |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
0.2 in (5.08 mm) |
ATO |
e2 |
32 V |
0.75 x 0.2 x 0.48 in (19.05 x 5.08 x 12.19 mm) |
0.48 in (12.19 mm) |
UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
32 V |
25 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
100 ms |
Bulk |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
32 V |
0.76 x 0.207 x 0.492 in (19.3 x 5.25 x 12.5 mm) |
0.483 in (12.28 mm) |
UL |
100 °C (212 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
5 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
1 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
Box |
0.43 in (10.92 mm) |
0.15 in (3.81 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
0.43 x 0.15 x 0.347 in (10.92 x 3.81 x 8.81 mm) |
0.347 in (8.81 mm) |
UL |
100 °C (212 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
15 A |
Tab/Blade |
340 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin Copper |
1 kA |
80 ms |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
e2 |
0.752 x 0.201 x 0.484 in (19.1 x 5.1 x 12.3 mm) |
0.74 in (18.8 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
3 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
Box |
0.43 in (10.92 mm) |
0.15 in (3.81 mm) |
32 V |
0.43 x 0.15 x 0.347 in (10.92 x 3.81 x 8.81 mm) |
0.347 in (8.81 mm) |
UL |
100 °C (212 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
20 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
1 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
Box |
0.43 in (10.92 mm) |
0.15 in (3.81 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
0.43 x 0.15 x 0.347 in (10.92 x 3.81 x 8.81 mm) |
0.347 in (8.81 mm) |
UL |
100 °C (212 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Panasonic |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
35 A |
Tape And Reel, Pressed, 7 inch |
0.039 in (1 mm) |
0.02 in (0.5 mm) |
200 ms |
0402 |
0.015 in (0.39 mm) |
CUL, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
450 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
2 kA |
Bulk |
1.15 in (29.21 mm) |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
e4 |
1.15 x 0.75 x 0.42 in (29.21 x 19.05 x 10.67 mm) |
0.42 in (10.67 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
450 A |
Tab/Blade |
1.05 MJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
2 kA |
100 ms |
Bulk |
1.15 in (29.2 mm) |
0.748 in (19 mm) |
32 V |
Mega |
1.15 x 0.75 x 0.42 in (29.21 x 19.05 x 10.67 mm) |
0.421 in (10.7 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
100 A |
Tab/Blade |
31.1 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
2 kA |
100 ms |
Bulk |
1.15 in (29.2 mm) |
0.748 in (19 mm) |
32 V |
Mega |
1.15 x 0.75 x 0.42 in (29.21 x 19.05 x 10.67 mm) |
0.39 in (9.9 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
100 A |
Tab/Blade |
31.1 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
2 kA |
Bulk |
1.15 in (29.21 mm) |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
e4 |
1.15 x 0.75 x 0.42 in (29.21 x 19.05 x 10.67 mm) |
0.42 in (10.67 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
15 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
Box |
0.43 in (10.92 mm) |
0.15 in (3.81 mm) |
32 V |
0.43 x 0.15 x 0.347 in (10.92 x 3.81 x 8.81 mm) |
0.347 in (8.81 mm) |
UL |
100 °C (212 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
122 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
93 |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
Mini |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
7.5 A |
Tab/Blade |
82 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
68 |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
Mini |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
7.5 A |
Tab/Blade |
68 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
30 ms |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
Mini |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
3 A |
Tab/Blade |
20 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
9.4 |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
Mini |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
3 A |
Tab/Blade |
9.4 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
32 V |
5 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
100 ms |
Bulk |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
32 V |
0.76 x 0.207 x 0.492 in (19.3 x 5.25 x 12.5 mm) |
0.483 in (12.28 mm) |
UL |
100 °C (212 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
2.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
200 ms |
1.6 |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.175 mm) |
0.06 in (1.524 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
32 V |
1206 |
0.125 x 0.06 x 0.023 in (3.18 x 1.52 x 0.58 mm) |
0.023 in (0.584 mm) |
CSA; TUV; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
7.5 A |
Tab/Blade |
60 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
1 kA |
80 ms |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
e3 |
0.74 in (18.8 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
7.5 A |
Tab/Blade |
60 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
1 kA |
Bulk |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
e3 |
20 ms |
0.752 x 0.201 x 0.484 in (19.1 x 5.1 x 12.3 mm) |
0.484 in (12.3 mm) |
CUL; UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
40 A |
Tab/Blade |
3.3 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
150 ms |
Box |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
0.484 in (12.3 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
7.5 A |
Tab/Blade |
82 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
68 |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
Mini |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
7.5 A |
Tab/Blade |
68 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
30 ms |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
Mini |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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.