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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
1.52 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
1.52 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
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; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
1.52 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
1.52 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
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; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
32 mA |
End Cap |
150 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
3 ms |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e3 |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
10 A |
Pin Wire |
25.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
30 ms |
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; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
300 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
1.5 kA |
50 ms |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e4 |
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) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
115 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
80 ms |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
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 |
15 A |
End Cap |
490.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
300 A |
10 s |
490.5 |
Tape And Reel |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
3AG |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
2.35 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
5 s |
2.35 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
3AG |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
3.2 A |
Pin Wire |
209 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
Bulk |
0.275 in (6.99 mm) |
e3 |
0.275 x 1.275 in (6.99 x 32.39 mm) |
1.275 in (32.39 mm) |
CE; CSA; KTL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
3.2 A |
Pin Wire |
214 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
4 h |
214 |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
3.2 A |
End Cap |
214 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
4 h |
214 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
3AB |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
1 A |
144 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
63 V |
0402 |
0.045 in (1.14 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
439 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.062 in (1.582 mm) |
0.033 in (0.83 mm) |
32 V |
26.4 mΩ |
0603 |
0.02 in (0.508 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
8 A |
Wraparound |
12.95 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
4 h |
0.065 |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.064 x 0.032 in (3.2 x 1.63 x 0.82 mm) |
0.032 in (0.82 mm) |
CSA; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
800 mA |
Wraparound |
265.4 mJ |
-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) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
12 A |
Wraparound |
20.341 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
150 A |
4 h |
20.341 |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.62 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
3.21 mΩ |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.064 x 0.032 in (3.2 x 1.62 x 0.82 mm) |
0.032 in (0.82 mm) |
CSA; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
2 A |
Tab/Blade |
1.4 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
100 ms |
Box |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
0.484 in (12.3 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
300 V |
3.2 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
500 V |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
500 V |
150 A |
Tab/Blade |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 500 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
3 in (76.2 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
500 V |
20 A |
End Cap |
Nickel |
100 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 500 VDC: 50000 A |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
600 V |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.31 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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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 |
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; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
25 mJ |
-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) |
UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
3.2 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
600 V |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.3 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
315 mA |
Pin Wire |
10 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
1.5 kA |
20 ms |
0.01 |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
3.15 A |
Pin Wire |
6.7 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
1.5 kA |
20 ms |
6.7 |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
125 V |
1.6 A |
End Cap |
6.14 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
10 kA |
600 ms |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
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) |
CE; CSA; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Medium |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
50 mA |
Pin Wire |
100 μJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
4 kA |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 4000 A |
0.0001 |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
130 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
313 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; KTL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
25 A |
End Cap |
16.5 kJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
300 A |
313 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
e3 |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
12 V |
32 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
181 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 250% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.062 in (1.575 mm) |
0.033 in (0.85 mm) |
e3 |
12 V |
49 mΩ |
0603 |
0.062 x 0.033 x 0.02 in (1.575 x 0.85 x 0.508 mm) |
0.02 in (0.508 mm) |
AEC-Q200; CSA; CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
90.2 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
4 h |
0.09 |
Tape And Reel |
0.061 in (1.54 mm) |
0.033 in (0.85 mm) |
e3 |
63 V |
174 mΩ |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
603 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
50 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 14400 s at 100% Rated Current |
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) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
459 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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
602.9 mJ |
-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 |
1 A |
Wraparound |
459 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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
1.27 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
1.500 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 1.5 ms at 800% Rated Current |
1.27 |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
e3 |
32 V |
1206 |
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 |
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 |
250 V |
125 V |
2.25 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
5 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 s at 200% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CE; CSA; QPL; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
300 V |
15 A |
End Cap |
Nickel |
10 kA |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
500 V |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
300 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
500 V |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
30 A |
End Cap |
4.754 kJ |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.811 in (20.6 mm) |
600 V |
Indicator |
2.252 in (57.2 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
1 KV |
30 A |
End Cap |
3.29 kJ |
50 kA |
4 m |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
0.394 x 1.496 in (10 x 38 mm) |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.31 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; TUV; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
50.586 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
4 h |
50.585 |
Bulk; Tape And Reel |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
Supplemental |
250 V |
94.3 mΩ |
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) |
CSA; KTL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
51.95 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
239 |
Bulk; Tape And Reel |
0.886 in (22.5 mm) |
e3 |
0.886 x 0.228 in (22.5 x 5.8 mm) |
0.228 in (5.8 mm) |
CE; CSA; KTL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
1.6 A |
Pin Wire |
5.2 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
1 m |
5.2 |
Ammo Pack; Tape And Reel |
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) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
200 A |
Tab/Blade |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
1.079 in (27.4 mm) |
600 V |
1.657 in (42.1 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
449.4 mJ |
Nickel |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
CC |
600 V |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.3 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
449.4 mJ |
200 kA |
12 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
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.