| 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 |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3.15 A |
Wraparound |
1.92 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
50 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 200% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e0 |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
530 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
50 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e0 |
125 V |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CSA; METI; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
1.011 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
468 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 63 VDC: 50 |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
e3 |
0.125 x 0.06 x 0.023 in (3.18 x 1.52 x 0.58 mm) |
0.023 in (0.58 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3.5 A |
Wraparound |
2.469 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
50 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 200% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e0 |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
853 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 200% Rated Current |
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 |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
4 A |
Wraparound |
2.74 J |
50 A |
0.134 in (3.4 mm) |
0.071 in (1.8 mm) |
200 µs |
1206 |
0.046 in (1.17 mm) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
4 A |
Wraparound |
500 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
FCD12 |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
e3 |
0.126 x 0.063 x 0.024 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.6 mm) |
0.024 in (0.6 mm) |
IEC; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
1.029 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
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 |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
85 V |
30 A |
Wraparound |
-10 °C (14 °F) |
80 A |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.374 in (9.5 mm) |
0.197 in (5 mm) |
0.079 in (2 mm) |
CUL; TUV; UL |
65 °C (149 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
530 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
451 |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e0 |
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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
33 V |
40 A |
Wraparound |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
500 ms |
Tape And Reel, Blister, 7 inch |
0.214 in (5.44 mm) |
0.174 in (4.43 mm) |
0.049 in (1.25 mm) |
CUL; TUV; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
15 V |
40 A |
Wraparound |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 s |
Tape And Reel, Blister, 7 inch |
0.214 in (5.44 mm) |
0.174 in (4.43 mm) |
0.061 in (1.55 mm) |
CUL; TUV; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
60 V |
20 A |
Wraparound |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
3 s |
Tape And Reel, Blister, 7 inch |
0.214 in (5.44 mm) |
0.174 in (4.43 mm) |
0.049 in (1.25 mm) |
CUL; TUV; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
60 V |
20 A |
Wraparound |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
5 s |
Tape And Reel, Blister, 7 inch |
0.214 in (5.44 mm) |
0.174 in (4.43 mm) |
0.079 in (2 mm) |
CUL; TUV; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
15 V |
40 A |
Wraparound |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
500 ms |
Tape And Reel, Blister, 7 inch |
0.214 in (5.44 mm) |
0.174 in (4.43 mm) |
0.03 in (0.75 mm) |
CUL; TUV; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
6 V |
40 A |
Wraparound |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
3 s |
Tape And Reel, Blister, 7 inch |
0.214 in (5.44 mm) |
0.174 in (4.43 mm) |
0.03 in (0.75 mm) |
CUL; TUV; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
40 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Blister Tape |
0.398 in (10.1 mm) |
0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
120 s |
10025 |
0.033 in (0.85 mm) |
CUL; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
64 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Blister Tape |
0.398 in (10.1 mm) |
0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
120 s |
10025 |
0.033 in (0.85 mm) |
CUL; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
80 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Blister Tape |
0.398 in (10.1 mm) |
0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
120 s |
10025 |
0.033 in (0.85 mm) |
CUL; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
50 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Blister Tape |
0.398 in (10.1 mm) |
0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
120 s |
10025 |
0.033 in (0.85 mm) |
CUL; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
8 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Blister Tape |
0.398 in (10.1 mm) |
0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
120 s |
10025 |
0.033 in (0.85 mm) |
CUL; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
400 mA |
Wraparound |
55.1 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
5 s |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
24 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
20 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Nickel |
35 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 24 VDC: 35 A |
0.041 in (1.04 mm) |
0.02 in (0.51 mm) |
0.041 x 0.02 x 0.012 in (1.04 x 0.51 x 0.3 mm) |
0.012 in (0.3 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
853 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.853 |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
80 mA |
Wraparound |
330 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
50 A |
4 h |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e0 |
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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
375 mA |
Wraparound |
25.4 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
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 |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Wraparound |
760 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A |
0.76 |
Tape And Reel |
0.285 in (7.24 mm) |
0.17 in (4.32 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
497 mΩ |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
13 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.285 in (7.24 mm) |
0.17 in (4.32 mm) |
e0 |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.6 A |
Wraparound |
1.06 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
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) |
CSA; CUL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
63 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
432.6 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
e3 |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.064 x 0.033 in (3.2 x 1.63 x 0.835 mm) |
0.033 in (0.835 mm) |
AEC-Q200; CSA; CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
5.6 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
100 A |
10 ms |
5.6 |
Tape And Reel |
0.476 in (12.1 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
e4 |
250 V |
Nano |
0.476 x 0.177 x 0.177 in (12.1 x 4.5 x 4.5 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
CE; CUL; PSE; UKCA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
75 V |
75 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
310 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Copper/Nickel/Tin |
50 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 250% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.13 in (3.302 mm) |
0.062 in (1.575 mm) |
e2 |
75 V |
1206 |
0.046 in (1.1684 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
1.029 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
5 s |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
60 V |
630 mA |
Wraparound |
50 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, Blister |
0.236 in (6 mm) |
0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
5 s |
2410 |
0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
8 A |
Wraparound |
20.23 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
421 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
26.46 J |
Tin/Lead |
35 A |
e0 |
CSA; UL |
Very Fast |
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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 |
5 s |
Nano |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
CE; CSA; CUL; PSE; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
750 mA |
Wraparound |
19.1 mJ |
50 A |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin with Nickel barrier |
50 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 63 VDC: 50 A |
0.012 |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
e3 |
63 V |
0.126 x 0.063 x 0.043 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 1.1 mm) |
0.043 in (1.1 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
5.566 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 200% Rated Current |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
680 mA |
Wraparound |
10.9 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
434 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.81 mm) |
e3 |
0.063 x 0.032 x 0.012 in (1.6 x 0.81 x 0.31 mm) |
0.012 in (0.31 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3.5 A |
Wraparound |
2.469 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
85 V |
30 A |
Wraparound |
-10 °C (14 °F) |
80 A |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.374 in (9.5 mm) |
0.197 in (5 mm) |
0.079 in (2 mm) |
CUL; TUV; UL |
65 °C (149 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
24 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin with Nickel barrier |
35 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 24 VDC: 35 A |
0.017 |
0.039 in (1 mm) |
0.02 in (0.51 mm) |
e3 |
24 V |
0.039 x 0.02 x 0.02 in (1 x 0.51 x 0.51 mm) |
0.02 in (0.51 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
250 mA |
Wraparound |
3 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead Over Nickel |
50 A |
431 |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.031 in (0.79 mm) |
e0 |
0.063 x 0.031 x 0.018 in (1.6 x 0.79 x 0.46 mm) |
0.018 in (0.46 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
350 V |
500 V |
1.6 A |
Wraparound |
2.3 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
1 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.428 in (10.86 mm) |
0.188 in (4.78 mm) |
e3 |
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) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
630 mA |
Wraparound |
143 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
50 A |
4 h |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e0 |
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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very 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.