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 |
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 |
0.0116 |
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; 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) |
50 A |
Interrupting Current Max(DC): 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: open within 4 ms at 1000% rated current |
Bulk |
0.103 in (2.61 mm) |
0.103 x 0.28 in (2.61 x 7.11 mm) |
0.28 in (7.11 mm) |
CCC; CSA; CUL; PSE; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
41.1 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
100 ms |
Ammo Pack |
0.155 in (3.94 mm) |
250 V |
Pico |
0.155 x 0.28 in (3.94 x 7.11 mm) |
CSA, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
30 A |
Pin Wire |
2.49 kJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 400 A |
2490 |
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; CUL; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
938.4 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
2 m |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
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) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
10 A |
Pin Wire |
208 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
4 h |
208 |
Bulk |
0.142 in (3.6 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.142 x 0.394 in (3.6 x 10 mm) |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
12 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
20 ms |
Ammo Pack; Tape |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
TR5 |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CCC; CE; CUL; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
630 mA |
Pin Wire |
3.096 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
2.5 |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
TR5 |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CCC; CE; CUL; KC; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
3.15 A |
Pin Wire |
1.9 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
1 m |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
PSE; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
4 A |
Pin Wire |
233.346 J |
Tin |
400 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 3 s at 200% Rated Current |
Box |
0.217 in (5.5 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
0.197 x 0.591 in (5 x 15 mm) |
0.217 x 0.598 in (5.5 x 15.2 mm) |
0.598 in (15.2 mm) |
UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
450 V |
4 A |
Pin Wire |
300 A |
10 s |
Box |
0.35 in (8.89 mm) |
0.184 in (4.67 mm) |
450 V |
0.35 x 0.184 x 0.345 in (8.89 x 4.67 x 8.77 mm) |
0.345 in (8.77 mm) |
CUL; UL |
Fast |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
1.79 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
1.79 |
Ammo Pack |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.169 in (4.3 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.335 x 0.169 x 0.329 in (8.5 x 4.3 x 8.35 mm) |
0.329 in (8.35 mm) |
CQC; EK; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
300 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
12.75 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
100 A |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.169 in (4.3 mm) |
250 V |
0.335 x 0.169 x 0.329 in (8.5 x 4.3 x 8.35 mm) |
0.329 in (8.35 mm) |
CQC; IEC; KC; PSE; TUV; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Delay |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
12.8 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
100 A |
Bag |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.169 in (4.3 mm) |
20 ms |
0.309 in (7.85 mm) |
CCC; CUL; KC; PSE; TUV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
6.3 A |
Pin Wire |
128.75 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.01 s at 1000% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e3 |
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; CUL; KC; PSE; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
250 mA |
Pin Wire |
5.79 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
4 kA |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 4000 A |
0.0058 |
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 mA |
Pin Wire |
16.5 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
100 ms |
Bulk |
0.155 in (3.94 mm) |
250 V |
Pico |
CSA, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 mA |
Pin Wire |
16.5 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
100 ms |
0.0165 |
Tape And Reel |
0.155 in (3.94 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
Pico |
0.155 x 0.28 in (3.94 x 7.11 mm) |
CSA, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
740 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Pure Tin |
50 A |
100 ms |
0.74 |
Ammo Pack |
0.155 in (3.94 mm) |
250 V |
Pico |
0.155 x 0.28 in (3.94 x 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 |
5 mA |
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 |
15 mA |
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 |
300 mA |
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 |
5 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 |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
160 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
10 kA |
2 s |
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; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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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) |
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 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
90 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 |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
600 mA |
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 |
250 V |
250 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
40.1 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
4 h |
40.1 |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
15 A |
Pin Wire |
245 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
400 A |
4 h |
245 |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
192.7 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 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) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3.5 A |
Pin Wire |
26.8 J |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
2 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Blow within 0.002 s at 800% Rated Current |
26.8 |
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 |
420 V |
420 V |
8 A |
Pin Wire |
65 J |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
Matte Tin |
200 A |
30 ms |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 420 VDC: 300 A |
Bulk |
0.217 in (5.5 mm) |
e3 |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.846 in (21.5 mm) |
CUL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
400 mA |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
4 h |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
500 V |
500 V |
20 A |
Pin Wire |
140 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
30 kA |
10 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 500 VDC: 20000 A |
140 |
Bulk |
0.275 in (6.985 mm) |
e3 |
500 V |
3AB |
0.275 x 1.288 in (6.99 x 32.72 mm) |
1.288 in (32.72 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
500 V |
40 A |
Pin Wire |
2.5 kJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
2 kA |
2 m |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
Tray |
0.482 in (12.25 mm) |
e3 |
500 V |
0.394 x 1.26 in (10 x 32 mm) |
1.315 in (33.4 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
256 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 h |
0.256 |
Bulk |
0.142 in (3.6 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.142 x 0.394 in (3.6 x 10 mm) |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
3.15 A |
Pin Wire |
5.904 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
4 h |
5.904 |
Bulk |
0.142 in (3.6 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.142 x 0.394 in (3.6 x 10 mm) |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
4 A |
Pin Wire |
126.4 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
40 A |
20 ms |
95 |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
TR5 |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CCC; CE; CUL; KC; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
10 A |
Pin Wire |
55 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
1 m |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
TR5 |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CUL; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 mA |
Pin Wire |
313 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
1 m |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
TR5 |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CSA, UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
875 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
1 m |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
TR5 |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CSA, UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
3.15 A |
Pin Wire |
29.966 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
1 m |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
TR5 |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CSA, UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
600 V |
600 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
10 kA |
Box |
0.275 in (6.98 mm) |
120 s |
3AB |
1.288 in (32.72 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
600 V |
600 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
10 kA |
Box |
0.275 in (6.98 mm) |
120 s |
3AB |
1.288 in (32.72 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Cooper Industries |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
400 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
5 J |
10 kA |
PCG |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 400 VDC: 300 A |
Box |
0.35 in (8.89 mm) |
0.184 in (4.67 mm) |
0.35 x 0.184 x 0.345 in (8.89 x 4.67 x 8.76 mm) |
0.345 in (8.76 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
400 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
5 J |
10 kA |
10 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 400 VDC: 300 A |
Box |
0.35 in (8.89 mm) |
0.184 in (4.67 mm) |
125 V |
0.35 x 0.184 x 0.345 in (8.89 x 4.67 x 8.76 mm) |
0.345 in (8.76 mm) |
CUL; UL |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
300 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.1 s at 300% Rated Current |
0.103 in (2.62 mm) |
0.103 x 0.311 in (2.62 x 7.9 mm) |
0.311 in (7.9 mm) |
MIL-PRF-23419/8J |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
300 V |
3.15 A |
Pin Wire |
67 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
100 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.169 in (4.3 mm) |
20 ms |
0.309 in (7.85 mm) |
CCC; CUL; KC; PSE; TUV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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.