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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

C2Q1.25

Bel Fuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

63 V

1.25 A

Wraparound

4 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Over Nickel

35 A

200 ms

Interrupting Current Max(DC): 50 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.2 s at 300% Rated Current

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

0.032 in (0.82 mm)

e3

32 V

0603

0.063 x 0.032 x 0.019 in (1.6 x 0.82 x 0.48 mm)

0.019 in (0.48 mm)

CUL; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Very Fast

CC12H20A-TR

Eaton Corporation

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

20 A

Wraparound

80 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

100 A

5 s

Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 350% Rated Current

50

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.126 in (3.2 mm)

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

32 V

1206

0.126 x 0.063 x 0.024 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.6 mm)

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

AEC-Q200; CUL; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

MCF0603E1R00FSTR

Spc Technology/ Multicomp

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

32 V

1 A

Wraparound

8 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

50 A

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

MFU0805FF03500P100

Vishay Intertechnology

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

3.5 A

Wraparound

30.8 mJ

15 °C (59 °F)

Matte Tin with Nickel barrier

50 A

Tape And Reel

0.079 in (2 mm)

0.049 in (1.25 mm)

e3

0.079 x 0.049 x 0.018 in (2 x 1.25 x 0.45 mm)

0.018 in (0.45 mm)

UL; UMF

35 °C (95 °F)

Very Fast

MFU1206FF04000P100

Vishay Intertechnology

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

63 V

4 A

Wraparound

40.4 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Over Nickel

50 A

0.0404

Tape And Reel, Cardboard, 7 inch

0.126 in (3.2 mm)

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

e3

63 V

1206

0.126 x 0.063 x 0.022 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.55 mm)

0.022 in (0.55 mm)

UL; UMF

125 °C (257 °F)

Very Fast

SF-0603S200-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

35 V

32 V

2 A

Wraparound

115 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

SF-1206S200-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

63 V

2 A

Wraparound

339 mJ

-20 °C (-4 °F)

Tin with Nickel barrier

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

SF-1206S300-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

3 A

Wraparound

933 mJ

-20 °C (-4 °F)

Tin with Nickel barrier

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

SF-2410SP050W-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

250 V

500 mA

Wraparound

110 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Over Nickel

100 A

1 ms

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.098 in (2.49 mm)

2410

0.085 in (2.16 mm)

UL; VDE

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

TR/3216FF4-R

Eaton Corporation

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

32 V

4 A

Wraparound

337 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

50 A

1 s

Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 s at 350% Rated Current

0.33

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.126 in (3.2 mm)

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

63 V

1206

0.126 x 0.063 x 0.035 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.89 mm)

0.035 in (0.89 mm)

AEC-Q200; CSA; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

0452.375MRL

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

375 mA

Wraparound

101 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

50 A

2 ms

0.1

Tape And Reel

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e4

125 V

Nano

0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

CSA; CUL; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Slow

0467.500NRHF

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

32 V

500 mA

Wraparound

8.7 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin Over Nickel

50 A

200 ms

0.0087

Tape And Reel

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

0.032 in (0.813 mm)

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

0685T1250-01

Bel Fuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

63 V

63 V

1.25 A

Wraparound

200 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Over Nickel

50 A

2 ms

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.126 in (3.2 mm)

0.062 in (1.58 mm)

e3

63 V

1206

0.025 in (0.63 mm)

AEC-Q200; TUV; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Slow

3403.0129.24

Schurter Ag

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

250 V

125 V

750 mA

Wraparound

360 mJ

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin

100 A

Tape And Reel, 13 inch

0.433 in (11 mm)

0.181 in (4.6 mm)

e3

5 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

125 °C (257 °F)

Time Lag

CC12H10A-TR

Eaton Corporation

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

10 A

Wraparound

30 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

100 A

5 s

Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 350% Rated Current

33

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.126 in (3.2 mm)

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

32 V

1206

0.126 x 0.063 x 0.024 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.6 mm)

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

AEC-Q200; CUL; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

CC12H250MA-TR

Eaton Corporation

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

63 V

250 mA

Wraparound

380 μJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

50 A

5 s

Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 350% Rated Current

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.126 in (3.2 mm)

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

63 V

1206

0.035 in (0.89 mm)

CUL; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

SF-2410FP300T-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

3 A

Wraparound

1.548 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

50 A

5 s

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.102 in (2.6 mm)

e4

2410

0.24 x 0.102 x 0.102 in (6.1 x 2.6 x 2.6 mm)

0.102 in (2.6 mm)

CUL; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

SF-2410FP350T-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

3.5 A

Wraparound

2.695 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

50 A

5 s

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.102 in (2.6 mm)

e4

2410

0.24 x 0.102 x 0.102 in (6.1 x 2.6 x 2.6 mm)

0.102 in (2.6 mm)

CUL; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

SF-2410HI0375T-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

375 mA

Wraparound

414.7 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

50 A

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.102 in (2.6 mm)

e4

20 ms

2410

0.24 x 0.102 x 0.102 in (6.1 x 2.6 x 2.6 mm)

0.102 in (2.6 mm)

UL

125 °C (257 °F)

SF-2410HI200T-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

2 A

Wraparound

7.488 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

50 A

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.102 in (2.6 mm)

e4

20 ms

2410

0.24 x 0.102 x 0.102 in (6.1 x 2.6 x 2.6 mm)

0.102 in (2.6 mm)

UL

125 °C (257 °F)

ERBRE1R00V

Panasonic

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

1 A

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

125 mΩ

200 ms

0603

0.021 in (0.54 mm)

CUL, UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

0452.750MRL

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

750 mA

Wraparound

904 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

50 A

2 ms

0.904

Tape And Reel

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e4

125 V

Nano

0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

CSA; CUL; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Slow

0470002DRSNP

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

2 A

Wraparound

756.25 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin Over Nickel

50 A

5 s

Tape And Reel

0.13 in (3.302 mm)

0.062 in (1.575 mm)

e3

1206

0.046 in (1.168 mm)

CUL; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

0470002.DRSNP

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

2 A

Wraparound

756.25 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin Over Nickel

50 A

5 s

Tape And Reel

0.13 in (3.302 mm)

0.062 in (1.575 mm)

e3

1206

0.046 in (1.168 mm)

CUL; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

0885002.DR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

350 V

500 V

2 A

Wraparound

4.7 J

-40 °C (-40 °F)

100 A

1 s

Tape And Reel

0.428 in (10.86 mm)

0.188 in (4.78 mm)

Nano

0.428 x 0.188 x 0.188 in (10.86 x 4.78 x 4.78 mm)

0.188 in (4.78 mm)

CUL; TUV; UL

105 °C (221 °F)

SF-1206S200W-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

65 V

2 A

Wraparound

889 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Over Nickel

50 A

5 s

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.126 in (3.2 mm)

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

e3

1206

0.126 x 0.063 x 0.043 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 1.08 mm)

0.043 in (1.08 mm)

TUV; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Slow

SF-0603FP150F-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

35 V

65 V

1.5 A

Wraparound

71.7 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Over Nickel

13 A

200 ms

Rated Breaking Capacity at 35 VDC: 35 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 0.012 in (1.6 x 0.81 x 0.3 mm)

0.012 in (0.3 mm)

UL

90 °C (194 °F)

Fast

SF-1206HI800M-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

24 V

8 A

Wraparound

60.6 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

80 A

200 µs

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.126 in (3.2 mm)

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

1206

0.126 x 0.063 x 0.038 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.97 mm)

0.038 in (0.97 mm)

UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

044301.5DR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

250 V

125 V

1.5 A

Wraparound

14.72 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Silver

50 A

2 m

Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 100 A

14.72

Tape And Reel

0.397 in (10.08 mm)

0.12 in (3.05 mm)

e4

250 V

0.398 x 0.123 x 0.123 in (10.1 x 3.12 x 3.12 mm)

0.12 in (3.05 mm)

CUL; IEC; PSE; TUV; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Slow

0452007.MRL

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

72 V

75 V

7 A

Wraparound

123.83 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

50 A

2 ms

Rated Breaking Capacity at 75 VDC: 100 A

Tape And Reel

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e4

72 V

Nano

0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

CSA; CUL; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Slow

SF-1206S500-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

5 A

Wraparound

2.533 J

-20 °C (-4 °F)

Tin with Nickel barrier

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

SF-1206S150-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

63 V

1.5 A

Wraparound

236 mJ

-20 °C (-4 °F)

Tin with Nickel barrier

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

SF-0603FP160-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

32 V

32 V

1.6 A

Wraparound

81.7 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

46 mΩ

5 s

0603

0.018 in (0.45 mm)

UL

105 °C (221 °F)

Fast

0454.500MR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

500 mA

Wraparound

240 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Silver

50 A

2 ms

Tape And Reel

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e4

125 V

Nano

0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

CSA; CUL; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Slow

0448002.MR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

2 A

Wraparound

812 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

50 A

5 s

0.812

Tape And Reel

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e4

125 V

Nano

0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

CSA; PSE; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Very Fast

0453007MR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

7 A

Wraparound

10.32 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Silver

50 A

Tape And Reel

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e4

125 V

Nano

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

CSA; CUL; PSE; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Very Fast

0453007.MR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

7 A

Wraparound

10.32 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Silver

50 A

5 s

Tape And Reel

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e4

125 V

Nano

0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

CE; CSA; CUL; PSE; TUV; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Very Fast

0456060.DRSDE

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

250 V

80 V

60 A

Wraparound

4.26 kJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

150 A

1 m

Pre Arcing Time: Open within 60 s at 200% Rated Current; Rated Breaking Capacity at 80 VDC: 600 A

Tape And Reel

0.48 in (12.2 mm)

0.177 in (4.5 mm)

250 V

Nano

0.177 in (4.5 mm)

CUL; CSA; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

0459005UR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

5 A

Wraparound

3.9 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Over Nickel

50 A

Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A

Tape And Reel

0.285 in (7.24 mm)

0.17 in (4.32 mm)

e3

0.285 x 0.17 x 0.12 in (7.24 x 4.32 x 3.05 mm)

0.12 in (3.05 mm)

CSA; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Very Fast

0463015.ER

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

250 V

100 V

15 A

Wraparound

142 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Silver

100 A

1 m

Rated Breaking Capacity at 100 VDC: 50 A

Tape And Reel

0.398 in (10.1 mm)

0.12 in (3.05 mm)

e4

250 V

Nano

0.398 x 0.12 x 0.12 in (10.1 x 3.05 x 3.05 mm)

0.12 in (3.05 mm)

CE; CUL; PSE; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

0476002.MRSN

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

250 V

125 V

2 A

Wraparound

530 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin

100 A

1 ms

Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1 ms at 1000% Rated Current

Tape And Reel

0.24 in (6.1 mm)

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

e3

Nano

0.106 in (2.69 mm)

CUL; PSE; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Fast

ERBRE0R75V

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

0438.250WR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

63 V

250 mA

Wraparound

1.7 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Matte Tin

50 A

4 h

0.0017

Tape And Reel

0.061 in (1.54 mm)

0.033 in (0.85 mm)

e3

63 V

2.02 Ω

0603

0.061 x 0.033 x 0.02 in (1.54 x 0.85 x 0.5 mm)

0.02 in (0.5 mm)

CSA; UL

150 °C (302 °F)

Fast

0443001.DR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

250 V

125 V

1 A

Wraparound

10.17 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Silver

50 A

2 m

Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 100 A

10.17

Tape And Reel

0.397 in (10.08 mm)

0.12 in (3.05 mm)

e4

250 V

0.398 x 0.123 x 0.123 in (10.1 x 3.12 x 3.12 mm)

0.12 in (3.05 mm)

CUL; IEC; PSE; TUV; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Slow

0459.062UR

Littelfuse

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

125 V

125 V

62 mA

Wraparound

80 μJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin

50 A

4 h

Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A

Tape And Reel

0.285 in (7.24 mm)

0.17 in (4.32 mm)

e3

125 V

Pico

0.285 x 0.17 x 0.12 in (7.24 x 4.32 x 3.05 mm)

0.12 in (3.05 mm)

CSA; UL

125 °C (257 °F)

Very Fast

0469005.WR

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

SF-0603FP025F-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

35 V

65 V

250 mA

Wraparound

1.62 mJ

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Over Nickel

13 A

200 ms

Rated Breaking Capacity at 35 VDC: 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 0.012 in (1.6 x 0.81 x 0.3 mm)

0.012 in (0.3 mm)

UL

90 °C (194 °F)

Fast

SF-1206HV40M-2

Bourns

Electric Fuse

Surface Mount

35 V

Wraparound

240 J

-55 °C (-67 °F)

200 A

Tape And Reel, 7 inch

0.126 in (3.2 mm)

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

5 s

1206

0.126 x 0.063 x 0.051 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 1.3 mm)

0.051 in (1.3 mm)

UL

125 °C (257 °F)

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.