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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

36916300000

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

300 V

300 V

6.3 A

Pin Wire

160.74 J

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

50 A

20 s

126

Ammo Pack

0.335 in (8.5 mm)

0.157 in (4 mm)

e3

300 V

TE5

0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm)

0.315 in (8 mm)

CUL; UL; VDE

85 °C (185 °F)

Time Lag

37011000410

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

1 A

Pin Wire

200 mJ

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

35 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

0251003.MXL

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

125 V

125 V

3 A

Pin Wire

1.19 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin

50 A

4 ms

Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current

1.13

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)

CCC; CSA; CUL; PSE; TUV; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Very Fast

0273.500H

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

125 V

125 V

500 mA

Pin Wire

71.6 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

0318002.HXP

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

2 A

Pin Wire

5.2 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

100 A

5 s

Bulk

0.275 in (6.99 mm)

e3

3AG

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)

Fast

MCMET160MA250V

Spc Technology/ Multicomp

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

160 mA

Pin Wire

133.1 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

35 A

0.329 in (8.35 mm)

3 ms

0.329 x 0.303 in (8.35 x 7.7 mm)

0.303 in (7.7 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

Slow

0315003.MXP

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

3 A

Pin Wire

200 J

-60 °C (-76 °F)

100 A

5 s

Bulk

0.275 in (6.99 mm)

3AG

0.275 x 1.274 in (6.99 x 32.36 mm)

1.288 in (32.72 mm)

CE; CSA; KC; PSE; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

SS-5H-2A-AP

Eaton Corporation

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

2 A

Pin Wire

29.8 J

-40 °C (-40 °F)

100 A

Ammo Pack

0.335 in (8.5 mm)

0.169 in (4.3 mm)

20 ms

0.335 x 0.169 x 0.329 in (8.5 x 4.3 x 8.35 mm)

0.309 in (7.85 mm)

CCC; CUL; KC; PSE; TUV; UL; VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Delay

0697-0100-01

Bel Fuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

100 mA

Pin Wire

20 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

35 A

Bulk

0.329 in (8.35 mm)

0.157 in (4 mm)

e3

250 V

20 ms

Micro

0.329 x 0.157 x 0.303 in (8.35 x 4 x 7.7 mm)

0.303 in (7.7 mm)

CCC; CUL; SEMKO; UL; VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

0034.6020

Schurter Ag

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

4 A

Pin Wire

7.9 J

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin

35 A

Bulk

0.335 in (8.5 mm)

e3

3 ms

0.335 x 0.335 in (8.5 x 8.5 mm)

0.335 in (8.5 mm)

CUL; UL

85 °C (185 °F)

Very Fast

0251015.MXL

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

32 V

32 V

15 A

Pin Wire

68.8 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

50 A

10 s

Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 s at 200% Rated Current

68.8

Bulk

0.11 in (2.8 mm)

Supplemental

e3

32 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

025101.5MXL

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

125 V

125 V

1.5 A

Pin Wire

587 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

50 A

1 s

Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 s at 200% Rated Current

0.587

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; PSE; TUV; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Very Fast

0215010.MXEP

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

250 V

10 A

Pin Wire

333.565 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

1.5 kA

10 ms

Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current

333.56

Bulk

0.228 in (5.8 mm)

e3

250 V

0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm)

0.228 x 0.886 in (5.8 x 22.5 mm)

0.886 in (22.5 mm)

CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

0215010MXEP

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

250 V

10 A

Pin Wire

333.565 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

1.5 kA

10 ms

Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current

333.56

Bulk

0.228 in (5.8 mm)

e3

250 V

0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm)

0.228 x 0.886 in (5.8 x 22.5 mm)

0.886 in (22.5 mm)

CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

02153.15MXEP

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

250 V

3.15 A

Pin Wire

43.255 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Nickel

1.5 kA

10 ms

Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current

43.255

Bulk

0.228 in (5.8 mm)

250 V

0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm)

0.228 x 0.886 in (5.8 x 22.5 mm)

0.886 in (22.5 mm)

CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

0215.315MXEP

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

250 V

315 mA

Pin Wire

975 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin

1.5 kA

5 ms

Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 ms at 1000% Rated Current

0.975

Bulk

0.236 in (6 mm)

e3

250 V

0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm)

0.236 x 0.886 in (6 x 22.5 mm)

0.886 in (22.5 mm)

CE; IEC; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

37202000001

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

200 mA

Pin Wire

312 mJ

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

35 A

20 ms

0.2

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; KC; UL; VDE

85 °C (185 °F)

Time Lag

37205000431

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

500 mA

Pin Wire

2 J

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

35 A

20 ms

1.3

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

37215000411

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

5 A

Pin Wire

115 J

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

50 A

20 ms

94

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

SR-5-1A-AP

Eaton Corporation

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

1 A

Pin Wire

7.5 J

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin

35 A

Ammo Pack

0.335 in (8.5 mm)

e3

20 ms

0.335 x 0.319 in (8.5 x 8.1 mm)

0.319 in (8.1 mm)

CCC; CUL; KC; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Delay

SR-5H-3.15A-AP

Eaton Corporation

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

300 V

3.15 A

Pin Wire

57 J

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin

100 A

57

Ammo Pack

0.335 in (8.5 mm)

e3

20 ms

0.331 x 0.358 in (8.4 x 9.1 mm)

0.343 in (8.7 mm)

CCC; KTL; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

0216.500MXEP

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

500 mA

Pin Wire

165 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

1.5 kA

20 ms

0.165

Bulk

0.236 in (6 mm)

e3

250 V

0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm)

0.236 x 0.886 in (6 x 22.5 mm)

0.886 in (22.5 mm)

CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; SEMKO; UL; VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

0251.062HAT1L

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

125 V

125 V

62 mA

Pin Wire

110 μJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin

50 A

1 s

Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A

Ammo Pack

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

0473003MRT1L

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

125 V

125 V

3 A

Pin Wire

21 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin

50 A

Tape And Reel

0.28 in (7.11 mm)

e3

0.28 x 0.135 in (7.11 x 3.43 mm)

0.135 in (3.43 mm)

CSA; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Slow

0473003.MRT1L

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

125 V

125 V

3 A

Pin Wire

21 J

-60 °C (-76 °F)

Tin

50 A

2 ms

Pre Arcing Time: Blow within 0.002 s at 800% Rated Current

21

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

0697-1250-01

Bel Fuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

1.25 A

Pin Wire

9 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

35 A

Bulk

0.329 in (8.35 mm)

0.157 in (4 mm)

e3

250 V

20 ms

Micro

0.329 x 0.157 x 0.303 in (8.35 x 4 x 7.7 mm)

0.303 in (7.7 mm)

CCC; CUL; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

39212000440

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

2 A

Pin Wire

29 J

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

35 A

20 ms

21

Bulk

0.335 in (8.5 mm)

0.157 in (4 mm)

e3

250 V

TE5

0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm)

0.315 in (8 mm)

CCC; CE; CUL; KC; PSE; VDE; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

021502.5MXEP

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

250 V

2.5 A

Pin Wire

22.29 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

1.5 kA

10 ms

Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current

22.29

Bulk

0.228 in (5.8 mm)

e3

250 V

0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm)

0.228 x 0.886 in (5.8 x 22.5 mm)

0.886 in (22.5 mm)

CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

0697-3150-01

Bel Fuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

3.15 A

Pin Wire

58 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

35 A

Bulk

0.329 in (8.35 mm)

0.157 in (4 mm)

e3

250 V

20 ms

Micro

0.329 x 0.157 x 0.303 in (8.35 x 4 x 7.7 mm)

0.303 in (7.7 mm)

CCC; CUL; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

0697A1000-01

Bel Fuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

63 V

1 A

Pin Wire

5.8 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

100 A

Bulk

0.329 in (8.35 mm)

0.157 in (4 mm)

e3

20 ms

Micro

0.329 x 0.157 x 0.307 in (8.35 x 4 x 7.8 mm)

0.307 in (7.8 mm)

CCC, CQC, CUL, IEC60127-3, PSE, UL, VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

36916300440

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

300 V

300 V

6.3 A

Pin Wire

160.74 J

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin

50 A

20 s

126

Bulk

0.335 in (8.5 mm)

0.157 in (4 mm)

e3

300 V

TE5

0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm)

0.315 in (8 mm)

CUL; UL; VDE

85 °C (185 °F)

Time Lag

37006300410

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

630 mA

Pin Wire

76 mJ

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

35 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; VDE; UL

85 °C (185 °F)

Fast

37211000431

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

1 A

Pin Wire

7.5 J

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

35 A

20 ms

5.5

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; PSE; UL; VDE

85 °C (185 °F)

Time Lag

MST2A250V

Spc Technology/ Multicomp

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

250 V

2 A

Pin Wire

32 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

0697A3150-01

Bel Fuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

63 V

3.15 A

Pin Wire

66 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

100 A

Bulk

0.329 in (8.35 mm)

0.157 in (4 mm)

e3

20 ms

Micro

0.329 x 0.157 x 0.307 in (8.35 x 4 x 7.8 mm)

0.307 in (7.8 mm)

CCC, CQC, CUL, IEC60127-3, PSE, UL, VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

RST3.15AMMO

Bel Fuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

3.15 A

Pin Wire

58 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

35 A

Ammo Pack

0.329 in (8.35 mm)

0.157 in (4 mm)

e3

250 V

150 ms

Micro

0.329 x 0.157 x 0.303 in (8.35 x 4 x 7.7 mm)

0.303 in (7.7 mm)

CCC; CE; CUL; IEC; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

04773.15MXEP

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

500 V

400 V

3.15 A

Pin Wire

50.109 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin

100 A

10 ms

Rated Breaking Capacity at 400 VDC: 1500 A

Bulk

0.217 in (5.5 mm)

e3

0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm)

0.228 x 0.886 in (5.8 x 22.5 mm)

0.846 in (21.5 mm)

PSE; VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

SS-5-6.3A-BK

Eaton Corporation

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

6.3 A

Pin Wire

176 J

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin

63 A

176

Bag

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; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Delay

0034.6615

Schurter Ag

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

63 V

1 A

Pin Wire

12 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin

35 A

12

Bulk

0.335 in (8.5 mm)

e3

20 ms

0.335 x 0.335 in (8.5 x 8.5 mm)

0.335 in (8.5 mm)

CCC; CUL; KTL; METI; UL; VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

0473005.MRT1L

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

0324025.MXP

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

125 V

25 A

Pin Wire

1.45 kJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

100 A

Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 400 A

1450

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

0697A5000-05

Bel Fuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

63 V

5 A

Pin Wire

94 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

100 A

Bulk

0.329 in (8.35 mm)

0.157 in (4 mm)

e3

20 ms

Micro

0.329 x 0.157 x 0.307 in (8.35 x 4 x 7.8 mm)

0.307 in (7.8 mm)

CCC, CQC, CUL, IEC60127-3, PSE, UL, VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

37005000410

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

500 mA

Pin Wire

42 mJ

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

35 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; VDE; UL

85 °C (185 °F)

Fast

37200630431

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

63 mA

Pin Wire

27.8 mJ

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

35 A

20 ms

0.02

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

0034.6018

Schurter Ag

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

2.5 A

Pin Wire

1.9 J

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin

35 A

Bulk

0.335 in (8.5 mm)

e3

3 ms

0.335 x 0.335 in (8.5 x 8.5 mm)

0.335 in (8.5 mm)

CCC; CUL; UL; VDE

85 °C (185 °F)

Very Fast

021606.3MXEP

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

6.3 A

Pin Wire

56.43 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

1.5 kA

20 ms

56.43

Bulk

0.228 in (5.8 mm)

e3

250 V

0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm)

0.228 x 0.886 in (5.8 x 22.5 mm)

0.886 in (22.5 mm)

CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

0216.063MXEP

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

250 V

63 mA

Pin Wire

540 μJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin

1.5 kA

20 ms

0.0005

Bulk

0.236 in (6 mm)

e3

250 V

0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm)

0.236 x 0.886 in (6 x 22.5 mm)

0.886 in (22.5 mm)

CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; SEMKO; UL; VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

0251002.MRT1L

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Through Hole Mount

125 V

125 V

2 A

Pin Wire

405 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

50 A

4 ms

Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current

0.405

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)

CCC; CSA; CUL; PSE; TUV; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Very Fast

Fuses

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.