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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Panasonic |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
750 mA |
Wraparound |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, Punched, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
200 ms |
0603 |
0.021 in (0.54 mm) |
CUL, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
5.62 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
60 A |
2 ms |
0.21 |
Tape And Reel |
0.129 in (3.27 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
32 V |
35 mΩ |
1206 |
0.129 x 0.064 x 0.035 in (3.27 x 1.63 x 0.9 mm) |
0.035 in (0.9 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
4 A |
Tab/Blade |
14 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 |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
189.1 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
35 A |
200 ms |
0.11 |
Tape And Reel |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.813 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
32 V |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.032 x 0.012 in (1.6 x 0.81 x 0.31 mm) |
0.013 in (0.33 mm) |
CSA; CUL; TUV; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Fast |
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Panasonic |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, Punched, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
32 V |
330 mΩ |
200 ms |
0603 |
0.021 in (0.54 mm) |
CUL, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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KYOCERA AVX |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
250 mA |
Wraparound |
50 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.039 in (1 mm) |
0.022 in (0.55 mm) |
e3 |
0402 |
0.039 x 0.022 x 0.016 in (1 x 0.55 x 0.4 mm) |
0.016 in (0.4 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
500 A |
Tab/Blade |
2.05 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 |
500 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 |
25 A |
Tab/Blade |
625 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 |
25 A |
Tab/Blade |
622 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
625 |
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 |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
144 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
35 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 35 A |
0.144 |
Tape And Reel |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.813 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
32 V |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.032 x 0.012 in (1.6 x 0.813 x 0.305 mm) |
0.012 in (0.305 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
20 A |
Wraparound |
86.36 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
150 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
e3 |
1206 |
0.033 in (0.835 mm) |
AEC-Q200; CSA; CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Panel Mount |
32 V |
150 A |
Wraparound |
81.6 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
2 kA |
100 ms |
1.232 in (31.3 mm) |
0.984 in (25 mm) |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
13.56 mJ |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
35 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.039 in (1 mm) |
0.02 in (0.52 mm) |
0402 |
0.014 in (0.35 mm) |
UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
35 V |
32 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
210 mJ |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
Tin with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
e3 |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.031 x 0.018 in (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.45 mm) |
0.018 in (0.45 mm) |
CUL; UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Slow |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
4 A |
Wraparound |
2.78 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
1 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
1206 |
0.038 in (0.97 mm) |
AEC-Q200; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
4 A |
Wraparound |
1.537 J |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
5 s |
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) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
30 A |
Tab/Blade |
4.1 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
40 ms |
4070 |
Bulk |
1.15 in (29.2 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
1.15 x 0.348 x 0.85 in (29.21 x 8.85 x 21.59 mm) |
0.85 in (21.6 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
30 A |
Tab/Blade |
4.07 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
1.15 in (29.21 mm) |
0.348 in (8.85 mm) |
e4 |
1.15 x 0.348 x 0.85 in (29.21 x 8.85 x 21.59 mm) |
0.85 in (21.59 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
37 mJ |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
50.5 mΩ |
60 s |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.031 x 0.018 in (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.45 mm) |
0.018 in (0.45 mm) |
UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Fast |
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Bourns |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
35 V |
32 V |
4 A |
Wraparound |
326 mJ |
-20 °C (-4 °F) |
Tin with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.8 mm) |
e3 |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.031 x 0.018 in (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.45 mm) |
0.018 in (0.45 mm) |
CUL; UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
2 A |
Tab/Blade |
1.4 J |
-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 |
20 A |
Tab/Blade |
520 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
80 ms |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
e4 |
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 |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
7.8 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
2 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
16 mΩ |
1206 |
0.033 in (0.835 mm) |
UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
5.3 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin with Nickel barrier |
35 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 35 A, Joule Integral Nom at 32 VDC: 0.0053 |
0.0053 |
Tape And Reel |
0.041 in (1.04 mm) |
0.022 in (0.56 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
Nano |
0.041 x 0.022 x 0.015 in (1.04 x 0.56 x 0.38 mm) |
0.015 in (0.38 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
51.8 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
35 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.813 mm) |
200 ms |
0.063 x 0.032 x 0.012 in (1.6 x 0.813 x 0.305 mm) |
0.012 in (0.305 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
60 A |
Tab/Blade |
21.7 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
2 kA |
Bulk |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
0.472 in (12 mm) |
e3 |
0.63 x 0.472 x 0.315 in (16 x 12 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
70 A |
Tab/Blade |
22 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
2 kA |
100 ms |
22000 |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
0.472 in (12 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
0.63 x 0.472 x 0.315 in (16 x 12 x 8 mm) |
0.307 in (7.8 mm) |
CUL; ISO; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
100 A |
Wraparound |
31 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
2 kA |
100 ms |
1.181 in (30 mm) |
1.047 in (26.6 mm) |
Mega |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
Wraparound |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
2 kA |
100 ms |
1.181 in (30 mm) |
1.047 in (26.6 mm) |
e3 |
Mega |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Panasonic |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
1.5 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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KYOCERA AVX |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
120 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.81 mm) |
e3 |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.032 x 0.025 in (1.6 x 0.81 x 0.63 mm) |
0.025 in (0.63 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
20 A |
Tab/Blade |
520 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 |
20 A |
Tab/Blade |
1.1 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
40 ms |
1100 |
Bulk |
1.15 in (29.2 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
1.15 x 0.348 x 0.85 in (29.21 x 8.85 x 21.59 mm) |
0.85 in (21.6 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
20 A |
Tab/Blade |
1.1 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
1.15 in (29.21 mm) |
0.348 in (8.85 mm) |
e4 |
1.15 x 0.348 x 0.85 in (29.21 x 8.85 x 21.59 mm) |
0.85 in (21.59 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
50 A |
Tab/Blade |
11.3 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
1.15 in (29.21 mm) |
0.348 in (8.85 mm) |
e4 |
1.15 x 0.348 x 0.85 in (29.21 x 8.85 x 21.59 mm) |
0.85 in (21.59 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
50 A |
Tab/Blade |
11.3 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
40 ms |
11300 |
Bulk |
1.15 in (29.2 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
1.15 x 0.348 x 0.85 in (29.21 x 8.85 x 21.59 mm) |
0.85 in (21.6 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
100 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin with Nickel barrier |
35 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 35 A, Joule Integral Nom at 32 VDC: 0.1000 |
0.1 |
Tape And Reel |
0.041 in (1.04 mm) |
0.022 in (0.56 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
Nano |
0.041 x 0.022 x 0.015 in (1.04 x 0.56 x 0.38 mm) |
0.015 in (0.38 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
4 A |
Wraparound |
308.4 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 35 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.039 in (0.99 mm) |
0.02 in (0.51 mm) |
e3 |
0.039 x 0.02 x 0.012 in (0.99 x 0.51 x 0.3 mm) |
0.012 in (0.3 mm) |
CSE; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
50 A |
Tab/Blade |
8.8 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
40 ms |
0.555 in (14.1 mm) |
0.472 in (12 mm) |
32 V |
1.063 in (27 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
50 A |
Tab/Blade |
8.8 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
40 ms |
0.555 in (14.1 mm) |
0.472 in (12 mm) |
32 V |
1.063 in (27 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
150 A |
Tab/Blade |
81.9 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
2 kA |
100 ms |
Bulk |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
0.472 in (12 mm) |
e3 |
0.63 x 0.472 x 0.327 in (16 x 12 x 8.3 mm) |
0.327 in (8.3 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
200 A |
Tab/Blade |
125 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
2 kA |
100 ms |
Bulk |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
0.472 in (12 mm) |
e3 |
0.63 x 0.472 x 0.327 in (16 x 12 x 8.3 mm) |
0.327 in (8.3 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
15 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
80 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 80 ms at 350% Rated Current |
Blister |
0.76 in (19.3 mm) |
0.207 in (5.25 mm) |
ATO |
32 V |
Indicator |
0.48 in (12.2 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
80 A |
Tab/Blade |
25.6 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
2 kA |
100 ms |
25600 |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
0.472 in (12 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
0.63 x 0.472 x 0.315 in (16 x 12 x 8 mm) |
0.307 in (7.8 mm) |
CUL; ISO; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Panasonic |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
630 mA |
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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Panasonic |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
2 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 |
0.039 x 0.02 x 0.015 in (1 x 0.5 x 0.39 mm) |
0.015 in (0.39 mm) |
CUL, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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KYOCERA AVX |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
750 mA |
Wraparound |
3 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.81 mm) |
e3 |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.032 x 0.025 in (1.6 x 0.81 x 0.63 mm) |
0.025 in (0.63 mm) |
125 °C (257 °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.