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 |
1.6 A |
Wraparound |
1.06 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
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) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
63 V |
63 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
6 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
200 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.2 s at 300% Rated Current |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
e3 |
63 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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
5 A |
Wire |
121.25 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
150 ms |
90 |
Ammo Pack |
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; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
20 A |
End Cap |
2.44 kJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1 kA |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
1.438 |
Box |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
32 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 |
250 V |
3 A |
End Cap |
45.9 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.0167 |
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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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
2.8 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 |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
40 A |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tape And Reel |
0.087 in (2.2 mm) |
0.059 in (1.5 mm) |
6 V |
500 mΩ |
0.087 x 0.059 x 0.049 in (2.2 x 1.5 x 1.25 mm) |
0.049 in (1.25 mm) |
CSA, UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
250 mA |
Wraparound |
1 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin Over Nickel |
50 A |
200 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 0.2 s at 300% Rated Current |
0.001 |
Tape And Reel |
0.125 in (3.18 mm) |
0.06 in (1.52 mm) |
e3 |
125 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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
80 V |
50 A |
Tab/Blade |
2.5 kA |
3.189 in (81 mm) |
Indicator |
3.189 x 0.874 in (81 x 22.2 mm) |
0.874 in (22.2 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Very Fast |
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Panasonic |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
35 A |
Tape And Reel, Pressed, 7 inch |
0.039 in (1 mm) |
0.02 in (0.5 mm) |
200 ms |
0402 |
0.015 in (0.39 mm) |
CUL, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
1 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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
100 mA |
Pin Wire |
15.155 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
35 A |
Bag |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
20 ms |
0.335 x 0.319 in (8.5 x 8.1 mm) |
0.319 in (8.1 mm) |
CCC; CUL; KC; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
90 A |
Tab/Blade |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
300 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 100000 A |
Box |
2.992 in (76 mm) |
0.984 in (25 mm) |
e3 |
Indicator |
3.01 x 1 x 1.26 in (76.45 x 25.4 x 32 mm) |
1.26 in (32 mm) |
CSA; UL |
80 °C (176 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
75 V |
40 A |
Wraparound |
1.7 kJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
100 A |
1 m |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 60 s at 200% Rated Current, Rated Breaking Capacity at 75 VDC: 600 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.48 in (12.2 mm) |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
e4 |
125 V |
Nano |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
400 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
700 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 400 VDC: 1000 A |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
10 ms |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
1.252 in (31.8 mm) |
CUL; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
1.6 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 |
5 A |
End Cap |
32.83 J |
Nickel |
200 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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
20 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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
500 V |
500 V |
7 A |
End Cap |
Nickel |
10 kA |
Bulk |
0.406 in (10.3 mm) |
CC |
500 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 |
90 A |
Tab/Blade |
Silver |
300 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 100000 A |
1.126 in (28.6 mm) |
e4 |
1.126 x 2.626 in (28.6 x 66.7 mm) |
2.626 in (66.7 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
20 A |
End Cap |
2.6 kJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
400 A |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
2600 |
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) |
IEC; PSE; SEMKO; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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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 |
Tape And Reel |
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 |
Surface Mount |
32 V |
63 V |
8 A |
Wraparound |
13.448 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
5 s |
9 |
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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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
200 mA |
Wraparound |
92 mJ |
-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 |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
400 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 |
1 ms |
0.118 x 0.398 in (3 x 10.1 mm) |
0.398 x 0.118 x 0.148 in (10.1 x 3 x 3.75 mm) |
0.118 in (3 mm) |
CUL; IEC 60127-4; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
2.25 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
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 |
600 V |
300 V |
50 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 20000 A |
Bulk |
0.992 in (25.2 mm) |
600 V |
1.563 in (39.7 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
122 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
93 |
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 |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
750 mA |
Wraparound |
847 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
2 ms |
0.84 |
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) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Wraparound |
82.4 mJ |
-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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Wraparound |
5.566 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold with Nickel barrier |
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) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
100 V |
20 A |
Wraparound |
18 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
100 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 100 VDC: 300 A |
18 |
Tape And Reel |
0.397 in (10.08 mm) |
0.12 in (3.05 mm) |
e4 |
125 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) |
CSA; CUL; PSE; TUV; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
200 mA |
End Cap |
200 kA |
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 |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
37.685 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
200 A |
400 ms |
37.685 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e3 |
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 |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Medium |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
Pin Wire |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Bulk |
0.374 in (9.5 mm) |
TR5 |
0.118 in (3 mm) |
UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
250 mA |
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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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
200 kA |
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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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
300 V |
12 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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Mersen S A |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
600 V |
2.8 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
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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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
100 mA |
Pin Wire |
15.155 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
35 A |
Ammo Pack |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
20 ms |
0.335 x 0.319 in (8.5 x 8.1 mm) |
0.319 in (8.1 mm) |
CCC; CUL; KC; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °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 |
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 |
32 V |
10 A |
Tab/Blade |
122 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
1 kA |
30 ms |
93 |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
0.15 in (3.8 mm) |
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 |
32 V |
20 A |
Tab/Blade |
442 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Silver |
1 kA |
30 ms |
380 |
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 |
32 V |
20 A |
Tab/Blade |
380 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 |
Surface Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Wraparound |
664 mJ |
-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) |
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 |
125 mA |
Wraparound |
2.86 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.24 in (6.1 mm) |
0.106 in (2.69 mm) |
e4 |
5 s |
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; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
100 V |
20 A |
Wraparound |
433 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Silver |
100 A |
1 m |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 100 VDC: 50 A |
Tape And Reel |
0.398 in (10.1 mm) |
0.12 in (3.05 mm) |
e4 |
250 V |
Nano |
0.398 x 0.12 x 0.12 in (10.1 x 3.05 x 3.05 mm) |
0.12 in (3.05 mm) |
CE; CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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.