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 |
70 V |
100 A |
Tab/Blade |
18.3 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
2.5 kA |
70 ms |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
0.496 in (12.6 mm) |
0.323 in (8.2 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
375 mA |
Wraparound |
101 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
375 mA |
Wraparound |
101 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
100 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.256 in (6.5 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e3 |
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) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
530 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e3 |
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) |
PSE; 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) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e3 |
0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
315 mA |
End Cap |
1.14 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
1.14 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 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) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; SEV; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
3.15 A |
End Cap |
202 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
202 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 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) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; 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 |
200 mA |
End Cap |
340 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
5 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
0.34 |
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) |
CE; IEC; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
128.75 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
128.75 |
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 |
3 A |
End Cap |
129.51 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
2 m |
129.5 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
Supplemental |
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) |
CE; CSA; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
25 A |
Tab/Blade |
625 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
25 A |
Tab/Blade |
622 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
625 |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
Mini |
0.429 x 0.15 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.8 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
50 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
200 A |
5 s |
50 |
Tape And Reel |
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; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
7 A |
End Cap |
347 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
200 A |
4 h |
347 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
Supplemental |
250 V |
3AG |
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 |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
18.13 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
2 m |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 100 A |
18.13 |
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 |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
125 mA |
J Bend |
1.63 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
100 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.1 s at 300% Rated Current |
0.0016 |
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 |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
144 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
35 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 35 A |
0.144 |
Tape And Reel |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
0.032 in (0.813 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
32 V |
0603 |
0.063 x 0.032 x 0.012 in (1.6 x 0.813 x 0.305 mm) |
0.012 in (0.305 mm) |
CSA; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
20 A |
Wraparound |
86.36 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
150 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
e3 |
1206 |
0.033 in (0.835 mm) |
AEC-Q200; CSA; CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
58 V |
20 A |
Tab/Blade |
400 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
40 ms |
Bulk |
0.571 in (14.5 mm) |
0.472 in (12 mm) |
58 V |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
ISO; SAE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
58 V |
20 A |
Tab/Blade |
400 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
40 ms |
Bulk |
0.571 in (14.5 mm) |
0.472 in (12 mm) |
58 V |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
ISO; SAE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
58 V |
25 A |
Tab/Blade |
625 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 58 VDC: 1000 A |
Bulk |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.14 in (3.55 mm) |
e4 |
0.429 x 0.14 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.55 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
58 V |
25 A |
Tab/Blade |
625 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
30 ms |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
58 V |
Mini |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
ISO; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
58 V |
7.5 A |
Tab/Blade |
68 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
e4 |
58 V |
Mini |
0.429 x 0.14 x 0.346 in (10.9 x 3.55 x 8.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
ISO; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
58 V |
7.5 A |
Tab/Blade |
68 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
100 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.03 s at 600% Rated Current |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
58 V |
Mini |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
10 kA |
2 m |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
5AG |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
80 V |
300 A |
Tab/Blade |
2.7 kA |
3.181 in (80.8 mm) |
80 V |
3.18 in (80.77 mm) |
CUL; UL |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
10 kA |
12 s |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 12 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 |
Panel Mount |
32 V |
150 A |
Wraparound |
81.6 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
2 kA |
100 ms |
1.232 in (31.3 mm) |
0.984 in (25 mm) |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2.5 A |
Pin Wire |
35 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
35 |
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 |
3.15 A |
Pin Wire |
78.39 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
55 |
Ammo Pack; Tape |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
400 A |
Tab/Blade |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
1.594 in (40.5 mm) |
1.594 x 1.72 in (40.5 x 43.7 mm) |
1.72 in (43.7 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
100 A |
Tab/Blade |
68.15 kJ |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
1.126 in (28.6 mm) |
2.626 in (66.7 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
4 A |
End Cap |
83.81 J |
Nickel |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
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 |
4 A |
End Cap |
83.81 J |
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 |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
79.5 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e3 |
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) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
79.5 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
15 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
0.24 x 0.106 x 0.106 in (6.1 x 2.69 x 2.69 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2.5 A |
Wraparound |
15 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
100 ms |
Tape And Reel |
0.256 in (6.5 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e3 |
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) |
CUL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
15 A |
End Cap |
1.405 kJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
20 ms |
1405 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
Supplemental |
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) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
200 mA |
End Cap |
165 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
2 m |
0.16 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
Supplemental |
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) |
CE; CSA; KC; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Bulk |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
80 mA |
Pin Wire |
210 μJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
4 kA |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 250 VDC: 4000 A |
0.0002 |
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 |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Pin Wire |
153 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
1 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 300 A |
0.153 |
Ammo Pack |
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; QPL; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
100 mA |
Pin Wire |
390 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Bright Tin |
10 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; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
250 mA |
Pin Wire |
6.4 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 |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
64.8 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 |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
30 A |
Tab/Blade |
4.1 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
40 ms |
4070 |
Bulk |
1.15 in (29.2 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
e4 |
32 V |
1.15 x 0.348 x 0.85 in (29.21 x 8.85 x 21.59 mm) |
0.85 in (21.6 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
30 A |
Tab/Blade |
4.07 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
1.15 in (29.21 mm) |
0.348 in (8.85 mm) |
e4 |
1.15 x 0.348 x 0.85 in (29.21 x 8.85 x 21.59 mm) |
0.85 in (21.59 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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.