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 |
32 V |
32 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
1.6 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
35 A |
200 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.2 s at 300% Rated Current |
1.6 |
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) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
1 KV |
1 KV |
440 mA |
End Cap |
Nickel |
10 kA |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.31 mm) |
1 KV |
1.375 in (34.925 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
8 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
5.8 |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
4 A |
Pin Wire |
126.4 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
40 A |
20 ms |
100 |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
160 mA |
Pin Wire |
58 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
1 m |
0.058 |
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) |
UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
486 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
200 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.492 |
Box |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
5 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 1000 A |
Box |
0.43 in (10.92 mm) |
0.15 in (3.81 mm) |
32 V |
0.43 x 0.15 x 0.347 in (10.92 x 3.81 x 8.81 mm) |
0.347 in (8.81 mm) |
UL |
100 °C (212 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Kamaya Electric |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
Tape And Reel, Paper, 7 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
e3 |
5 s |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.063 x 0.026 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.65 mm) |
0.026 in (0.65 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Box |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.3 x 38.1 mm) |
1.496 in (38 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
2.25 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Box |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
0.406 x 1.5 in (10.3 x 38.1 mm) |
1.496 in (38 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
100 A |
Tab/Blade |
51.3 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
2 kA |
Bulk |
0.63 in (16 mm) |
0.472 in (12 mm) |
e3 |
0.63 x 0.472 x 0.315 in (16 x 12 x 8 mm) |
0.327 in (8.3 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
2.167 J |
Nickel |
100 A |
2 m |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
Box |
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) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
20 A |
Tab/Blade |
520 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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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 100000 A |
0.409 in (10.4 mm) |
0.409 x 1.5 in (10.4 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
15 A |
End Cap |
200.2 J |
750 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CSA; MIL-F-15160/03; UL |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
100 A |
Box |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
250 V |
Midget |
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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
30 A |
End Cap |
Nickel |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 10000 A |
Box |
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) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
480 V |
300 V |
60 A |
End Cap |
100 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 10000 A |
Box |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
G |
480 V |
0.406 x 2.25 in (10.3 x 57.15 mm) |
2.25 in (57.15 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast And Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
60 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
300 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 100000 A |
Box |
2.126 in (54 mm) |
0.984 in (25 mm) |
e3 |
Indicator |
2.13 x 1 x 1.125 in (54.1 x 25.4 x 28.58 mm) |
1.142 in (29 mm) |
CSA; UL |
80 °C (176 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
8.2 J |
-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) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
8.2 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 |
250 V |
15 A |
End Cap |
245 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
400 A |
4 h |
245 |
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 |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
40.1 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
4 h |
40.1 |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
150 A |
Tab/Blade |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
1.787 in (45.4 mm) |
Indicator |
9.626 in (244.5 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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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 |
1.787 in (45.4 mm) |
9.626 in (244.5 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
Nickel |
200 kA |
Box |
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) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
Nickel |
200 kA |
Box |
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) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
315 mA |
End Cap |
975 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
5 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 5 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
0.975 |
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 |
3.15 A |
End Cap |
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 |
0.205 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 |
1 A |
End Cap |
180 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
20 ms |
0.18 |
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) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
180 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
1.5 kA |
10 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, PSE, UL, VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
160 mA |
End Cap |
10 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
10 ms |
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; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
23.25 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
20 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) |
CCC; CE; CSA; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
20 A |
Tab/Blade |
520 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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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
63 V |
50 mA |
Wraparound |
200 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
10 A |
0.0002 |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
100 µs |
0.126 x 0.063 in (3.2 x 1.6 mm) |
0.126 x 0.063 x 0.063 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 1.6 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
CUL; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
15 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 100000 A |
0.409 in (10.4 mm) |
0.409 x 1.5 in (10.4 x 38.1 mm) |
1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
CSA, CE, UL |
80 °C (176 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
1.045 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
10 ms |
1.045 |
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) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
217.635 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
10 ms |
217.63 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 x 0.787 in (20 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
256 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
4 ms |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 4 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
0.256 |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
118 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
5 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
80 |
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; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
324 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
1 s |
0.324 |
Tape And Reel |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.064 in (1.63 mm) |
e3 |
63 V |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.064 x 0.032 in (3.2 x 1.63 x 0.82 mm) |
0.033 in (0.835 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
150 °C (302 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
3 A |
Wraparound |
1.232 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
4 h |
0.074 |
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 |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
3.65 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
2 ms |
3.65 |
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 |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
63 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
15 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
5 s |
15 |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.175 mm) |
0.062 in (1.575 mm) |
e4 |
63 V |
Nano |
0.125 x 0.062 x 0.062 in (3.175 x 1.575 x 1.575 mm) |
0.062 in (1.575 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
600 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
304.4 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
100 A |
1 m |
Tape And Reel |
0.476 in (12.1 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
e4 |
250 V |
Nano |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
700 V |
315 A |
Tab/Blade |
10 kJ |
200 kA |
Box |
2.126 in (54 mm) |
1.181 in (30 mm) |
Indicator |
2.126 x 1.181 x 2.008 in (54 x 30 x 51 mm) |
2.008 in (51 mm) |
CE; CSA; DIN 43653; IEC; UL |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
4 A |
Wraparound |
26 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Gold |
200 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 100 A |
Bag |
0.445 in (11.3 mm) |
0.165 in (4.2 mm) |
e4 |
10 ms |
0.165 x 0.437 in (4.2 x 11.1 mm) |
0.421 x 0.142 x 0.157 in (10.7 x 3.6 x 4 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
CUL; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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.