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 |
Through Hole Mount |
650 V |
8 A |
Pin Wire |
53 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
150 A |
2 m |
Bulk |
0.275 in (6.99 mm) |
3AB |
1.288 in (32.72 mm) |
CE; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
TE Connectivity |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
3.5 A |
Wraparound |
730 mJ |
35 A |
0603SFV350F/32-2 |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
72 V |
15 A |
Wraparound |
110 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver with Nickel barrier |
100 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 60 s at 200% Rated Current, Interrupting Current Max(DC): 130 A |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.386 in (9.8 mm) |
0.12 in (3.05 mm) |
e4 |
0.386 x 0.12 x 0.12 in (9.8 x 3.05 x 3.05 mm) |
0.12 in (3.05 mm) |
CE; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Medium |
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|
Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
400 mA |
Wraparound |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel Palladium |
50 A |
5 s |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.053 in (1.35 mm) |
0.1 in (2.54 mm) |
e4 |
2410 |
0.1 in (2.54 mm) |
CE; CSA; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
32 V |
50 A |
Wraparound |
500 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
200 A |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.062 in (1.58 mm) |
32 V |
5 ms |
1206 |
0.025 in (0.63 mm) |
CE; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 mA |
Pin Wire |
40 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
Bulk |
0.329 in (8.35 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
20 ms |
Micro |
0.329 x 0.157 x 0.303 in (8.35 x 4 x 7.7 mm) |
0.303 in (7.7 mm) |
CCC; CUL; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
1.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.329 in (8.35 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
20 ms |
Micro |
0.329 x 0.157 x 0.303 in (8.35 x 4 x 7.7 mm) |
0.303 in (7.7 mm) |
CCC; CUL; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
9 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.329 in (8.35 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
20 ms |
Micro |
0.329 x 0.157 x 0.303 in (8.35 x 4 x 7.7 mm) |
0.303 in (7.7 mm) |
CCC; CUL; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
70 V |
250 A |
Tab/Blade |
220 kJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
2.5 kA |
100 ms |
Bulk |
1.15 in (29.2 mm) |
0.748 in (19 mm) |
e3 |
70 V |
Mega |
0.39 in (9.9 mm) |
ISO |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
500 V |
12 A |
End Cap |
140 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
30 kA |
10 s |
Interrupting Current Max(DC): 20000 A, Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 s at 300% Rated Current |
Bulk |
0.252 in (6.4 mm) |
e4 |
500 V |
0.236 x 1.26 in (6 x 32 mm) |
1.252 in (31.8 mm) |
CUL; UL |
105 °C (221 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
8 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 |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
2 A |
Tab/Blade |
2.8 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
30 ms |
Box |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
0.346 in (8.8 mm) |
UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
690 V |
350 V |
12 A |
Tab/Blade |
10 J |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 690 VDC: 200000 A |
Box |
2.157 in (54.8 mm) |
2.157 x 0.343 in (54.8 x 8.7 mm) |
0.343 in (8.7 mm) |
BS 88; CE |
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Siba |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
3.15 A |
Wraparound |
24 J |
Silver |
50 A |
Bulk |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
e4 |
10 ms |
0.24 x 0.102 x 0.102 in (6.1 x 2.6 x 2.6 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
CSA; CUL; UL |
Time Lag |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
800 V |
315 A |
Tab/Blade |
12.5 kJ |
50 kA |
2.126 in (54 mm) |
1.429 in (36.3 mm) |
0.945 in (24 mm) |
UL |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
700 V |
125 A |
Tab/Blade |
1 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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
700 V |
700 A |
Tab/Blade |
69.5 kJ |
200 kA |
Box |
2.087 in (53 mm) |
2.087 in (53 mm) |
Indicator |
2.087 x 2.087 x 1.969 in (53 x 53 x 50 mm) |
1.969 in (50 mm) |
CE; IEC; UL |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
690 V |
1.25 kA |
Tab/Blade |
2.15 MJ |
200 kA |
3.425 in (87 mm) |
2.795 in (71 mm) |
Indicator |
3.425 x 2.795 x 2.677 in (87 x 71 x 68 mm) |
2.677 in (68 mm) |
CE; CSA; IEC; UL |
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|
Siba |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
100 mA |
End Cap |
7 mJ |
Nickel |
80 A |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
5 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
DIN |
Medium Time Lag |
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Phoenix Contact |
Electric Fuse |
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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
125 V |
4 A |
Wraparound |
90 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 300 A |
Tape |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.061 in (1.55 mm) |
63 V |
5 s |
1206 |
0.061 in (1.55 mm) |
CUL, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
140 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
50 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 32 VDC: 300 A |
Tape |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.061 in (1.55 mm) |
32 V |
5 s |
1206 |
0.061 in (1.55 mm) |
CUL, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
25 A |
End Cap |
16.5 kJ |
Tin |
300 A |
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) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
130 J |
Tin |
100 A |
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) |
CE; CSA; METI; PSE; UL |
Slow |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
400 mA |
Wraparound |
16 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
0.016 |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.291 in (7.4 mm) |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
e3 |
10 ms |
0.291 x 0.122 in (7.4 x 3.1 mm) |
0.291 x 0.122 x 0.102 in (7.4 x 3.1 x 2.6 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
10 A |
Wraparound |
54 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
54 |
Bulk |
0.291 in (7.4 mm) |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
e3 |
60 ms |
0.291 x 0.122 in (7.4 x 3.1 mm) |
0.291 x 0.122 x 0.102 in (7.4 x 3.1 x 2.6 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
125 mA |
Wraparound |
1.1 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
0.0011 |
Bulk |
0.291 in (7.4 mm) |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
e3 |
10 ms |
0.291 x 0.122 in (7.4 x 3.1 mm) |
0.291 x 0.122 x 0.102 in (7.4 x 3.1 x 2.6 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
125 mA |
Wraparound |
1.1 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
0.0011 |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.291 in (7.4 mm) |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
e3 |
10 ms |
0.291 x 0.122 in (7.4 x 3.1 mm) |
0.291 x 0.122 x 0.102 in (7.4 x 3.1 x 2.6 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
400 mA |
Wraparound |
20 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
Bulk |
0.433 in (11 mm) |
0.181 in (4.6 mm) |
e3 |
1 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; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
30 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
Bulk |
0.433 in (11 mm) |
0.181 in (4.6 mm) |
e3 |
1 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; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
160 mA |
Wraparound |
57 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
200 A |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.398 in (10.1 mm) |
0.118 in (3 mm) |
e3 |
10 ms |
0.118 x 0.398 in (3 x 10.1 mm) |
0.398 x 0.118 x 0.118 in (10.1 x 3 x 3 mm) |
0.118 in (3 mm) |
CUL; CQC; KTL; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
277 V |
250 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
620 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel/Tin |
1.5 kA |
Bulk |
0.606 in (15.4 mm) |
0.211 in (5.35 mm) |
e2 |
10 ms |
0.209 x 0.63 in (5.3 x 16 mm) |
0.606 x 0.211 x 0.211 in (15.4 x 5.35 x 5.35 mm) |
0.211 in (5.35 mm) |
CUL, UL, VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
277 V |
250 V |
1.6 A |
Wraparound |
4.66 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel/Tin |
1.5 kA |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.606 in (15.4 mm) |
0.211 in (5.35 mm) |
e2 |
10 ms |
0.209 x 0.63 in (5.3 x 16 mm) |
0.606 x 0.211 x 0.211 in (15.4 x 5.35 x 5.35 mm) |
0.211 in (5.35 mm) |
CUL, UL, VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Wraparound |
240 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
0.24 |
Tape And Reel, 7 inch |
0.291 in (7.4 mm) |
0.122 in (3.1 mm) |
e3 |
10 ms |
0.291 x 0.122 in (7.4 x 3.1 mm) |
0.291 x 0.122 x 0.102 in (7.4 x 3.1 x 2.6 mm) |
0.102 in (2.6 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
63 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
900 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel Gold |
63 A |
0.79 |
Tape |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
e4 |
1 ms |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.063 x 0.024 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.6 mm) |
0.024 in (0.6 mm) |
CUL; UL; VDE |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
63 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
900 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel Gold |
63 A |
0.79 |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
e4 |
1 ms |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.063 x 0.024 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.6 mm) |
0.024 in (0.6 mm) |
CUL; UL; VDE |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
63 V |
2 A |
Wraparound |
900 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel Gold |
63 A |
0.79 |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
e4 |
1 ms |
1206 |
0.126 x 0.063 x 0.024 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.6 mm) |
0.024 in (0.6 mm) |
CUL; UL; VDE |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
63 V |
25 A |
Wraparound |
220 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel/Gold |
100 A |
220 |
Tape And Reel, 13 inch |
0.126 in (3.2 mm) |
0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
1 ms |
0.126 x 0.063 in (3.2 x 1.6 mm) |
0.126 x 0.063 x 0.024 in (3.2 x 1.6 x 0.6 mm) |
0.024 in (0.6 mm) |
CUL; UL |
90 °C (194 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
690 V |
350 V |
35 A |
Tab/Blade |
33 J |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 690 VDC: 200000 A |
Box |
1.89 in (48 mm) |
1.89 x 0.752 in (48 x 19.1 mm) |
0.752 in (19.1 mm) |
BS 88; CE |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
300 V |
300 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
29 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
20 s |
21 |
Ammo Pack |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
300 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CUL; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
300 V |
300 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
29 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
20 s |
21 |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
e3 |
300 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CUL; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
12 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
20 ms |
Ammo Pack; Tape |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
TR5 |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CCC; CE; CUL; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
100 mA |
Pin Wire |
80 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
0.047 |
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; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
106.25 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
50 A |
20 ms |
90 |
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 |
4 A |
Pin Wire |
27 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
1 m |
27 |
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) |
PSE; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.25 A |
End Cap |
2.5 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
0.236 x 1.26 in (6 x 32 mm) |
0.25 x 1.252 in (6.35 x 31.8 mm) |
1.252 in (31.8 mm) |
CSA; CUL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Bel Fuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 mA |
End Cap |
4 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 5 s, at 200% Rated Current |
Bulk; Tape And Reel |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.236 x 1.26 in (6 x 32 mm) |
0.25 x 1.252 in (6.35 x 31.8 mm) |
1.252 in (31.8 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
2 kA |
Tab/Blade |
200 kA |
4 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 100000 A |
3.504 in (89 mm) |
3.504 x 3.813 in (89 x 96.84 mm) |
10.748 in (273 mm) |
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.