| 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 |
125 V |
630 mA |
Pin Wire |
750 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
1 m |
0.75 |
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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
1.6 A |
Pin Wire |
5.2 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
1 m |
5.2 |
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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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
2.5 A |
Pin Wire |
14 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
1 m |
14 |
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 |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
800 mA |
Pin Wire |
5.12 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
3.8 |
Ammo Pack |
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) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
800 mA |
Pin Wire |
5.12 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
3.8 |
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) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
11.95 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
9.75 |
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 |
2.5 A |
Pin Wire |
47.81 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
32 |
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 |
3.15 A |
Pin Wire |
78.39 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
55 |
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 |
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 |
350 mA |
Pin Wire |
600 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
3 m 20 s |
0.38 |
Ammo Pack; Tape And Reel |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
350 mA |
Pin Wire |
600 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
3 m 20 s |
0.38 |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
1.1 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
3 m 20 s |
0.79 |
Ammo Pack; Tape And Reel |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
1.1 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
3 m 20 s |
0.79 |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
800 mA |
Pin Wire |
3.26 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
3 m 20 s |
2.4 |
Ammo Pack; Tape And Reel |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
800 mA |
Pin Wire |
3.26 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
3 m 20 s |
2.4 |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
4.85 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
3 m 20 s |
3.5 |
Ammo Pack; Tape And Reel |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
1 A |
Pin Wire |
4.85 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
3 m 20 s |
3.5 |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
7.34 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
3 m 20 s |
5 |
Ammo Pack; Tape And Reel |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
1.25 A |
Pin Wire |
7.34 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
3 m 20 s |
5 |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
10.91 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
3 m 20 s |
8.5 |
Ammo Pack; Tape And Reel |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
1.5 A |
Pin Wire |
10.91 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
3 m 20 s |
8.5 |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
e3 |
125 V |
TE5 |
0.335 x 0.157 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 4 x 8 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
CUL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
26 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin Lead |
750 A |
4 h |
26 |
0.275 in (6.99 mm) |
Supplemental |
e0 |
250 V |
30 mΩ |
3AB |
0.275 x 1.275 in (6.99 x 32.39 mm) |
1.275 in (32.39 mm) |
CSA; PSE; QPL; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
25 A |
Pin Wire |
1.45 kJ |
Tin Lead |
100 A |
0.275 in (6.99 mm) |
e0 |
0.275 x 1.275 in (6.99 x 32.39 mm) |
1.275 in (32.39 mm) |
METI; PSE; QPL; UL |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
7 A |
Pin Wire |
47.3 J |
Tin/Lead |
0.275 in (6.99 mm) |
e0 |
0.275 x 1.275 in (6.99 x 32.39 mm) |
1.275 in (32.39 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
25 A |
Pin Wire |
1.03 kJ |
Tin/Lead |
0.275 in (6.99 mm) |
e0 |
0.275 x 1.275 in (6.99 x 32.39 mm) |
1.275 in (32.39 mm) |
CSA |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
125 V |
125 V |
10 A |
0.093 in (2.36 mm) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
300 V |
300 V |
800 mA |
Pin Wire |
5.12 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
20 s |
3.8 |
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; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
300 V |
300 V |
800 mA |
Pin Wire |
5.12 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
20 s |
3.8 |
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; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
300 V |
300 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
106.25 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
50 A |
20 s |
90 |
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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Panasonic |
Thermal Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Wire |
Tin |
Bulk |
0.197 in (5 mm) |
0.087 in (2.2 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
BEAB; CCC; CSA; PSE; UL; VDE |
80 °C (176 °F) |
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Panasonic |
Thermal Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Wire |
Bulk |
0.197 in (5 mm) |
0.087 in (2.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
BEAB; CCC; CSA; PSE; UL; VDE |
100 °C (212 °F) |
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Panasonic |
Thermal Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Wire |
Tin |
Bulk |
0.197 in (5 mm) |
0.087 in (2.2 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
BEAB; CCC; CSA; PSE; UL; VDE |
110 °C (230 °F) |
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Panasonic |
Thermal Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Wire |
Tin |
Bulk |
0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
BEAB; CCC; CSA; PSE; UL; VDE |
90 °C (194 °F) |
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Panasonic |
Thermal Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Wire |
Tin |
Bulk |
0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
BEAB; CCC; CSA; PSE; UL; VDE |
100 °C (212 °F) |
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Panasonic |
Thermal Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Wire |
Bulk |
0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
250 V |
BEAB; CCC; CSA; PSE; UL; VDE |
110 °C (230 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
550 mA |
Pin Wire |
1.16 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
4 h |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A, Pre-Arcing Time: Open within 90 s at 0.9 A Rated Current |
1.16 |
Tape And Reel |
0.189 in (4.8 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
250 V |
2AG |
0.189 x 0.587 in (4.8 x 14.9 mm) |
0.587 in (14.9 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
350 V |
7 A |
Pin Wire |
464 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
4 h |
464 |
0.177 in (4.5 mm) |
Supplemental |
e3 |
350 V |
2AG |
0.177 x 0.57 in (4.5 x 14.48 mm) |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
CE, CSA, PSE, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Pin Wire |
30 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin/Lead |
100 A |
4 h |
30 |
0.185 in (4.7 mm) |
e0 |
250 V |
69.8 mΩ |
2AG |
0.185 x 0.57 in (4.7 x 14.48 mm) |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
CE; CSA; METI; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
3 A |
Pin Wire |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
3 s |
Ammo Pack; Tape |
0.228 in (5.8 mm) |
0.201 in (5.1 mm) |
0.429 in (10.9 mm) |
CSA; CUL; TUV; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
5 A |
Pin Wire |
28.2 J |
1.5 kA |
28.2 |
0.207 in (5.25 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.207 x 0.886 in (5.25 x 22.5 mm) |
0.886 in (22.5 mm) |
BSI; CCC; CSA; IEC; KTL; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
40 mA |
Pin Wire |
200 μJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
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) |
CE; CUL; VDE; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
50 mA |
Pin Wire |
400 μJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
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; VDE; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
63 mA |
Pin Wire |
500 μJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
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; VDE; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
80 mA |
Pin Wire |
1.4 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
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; VDE; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
80 mA |
Pin Wire |
1.4 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
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; VDE; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
160 mA |
Pin Wire |
14 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
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; VDE; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
200 mA |
Pin Wire |
30 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
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; VDE; UL |
85 °C (185 °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.