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Fuse Type




   Fuse Type       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Miniature
 
     Miniature cartridge fuses are commonly available in dimensions of 5 x 20 mm and 6.3 x 32 mm.
 
   Subminiature (Micro)
 
     Subminiature fuses have very small dimensions (no principal dimension is greater than 10 mm) and are ideal for compact circuit board layouts. Subminiature fuses are also called microfuses.
 
   Midget
 
     Midget fuses are 13/32" in diameter.
 
   Automotive
 
     Fuses are designed for automotive applications.
 
   Blade Type
 
     Blade-type fuses are used in low-voltage, high-current applications.
 
   PC Board
 
     PC board fuses are designed for use with printed circuit (PC) boards.
 
   Protective
 
     Fuses are used for the protection of secondary circuits or low-voltage integrated circuits (IC).
 
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Material




   Material       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Glass
 
     Fuses are made of glass.
 
   Ceramic
 
     Fuses are made of ceramic materials.
 
   Sand
 
     Fuses contain sand.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted materials.
 
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Mounting




   Mounting       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Solderable (surface mount)
 
     Fuses that use surface mount technology (SMT) can be soldered directly onto space-sensitive devices such as motherboards, personal digital assistants (PDA), and PC cards.
 
   Solderable (with leads)
 
     Fuses are solderable and have axial or radial leads.
 
   Replaceable (with holder or clips)
 
     Fuses (such as cartridge-style devices) are replaceable.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted mounting styles.
 
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RoHS Compliance




   RoHS Compliant
 
     Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) is a European Union (EU) directive that requires all manufacturers of electronic and electrical equipment sold in Europe to demonstrate that their products contain only minimal levels of the following hazardous substances: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl and polybrominated diphenyl ether. RoHS will become effective on July 1, 2006.
 
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Performance Ratings




   Voltage Rating
 
     Voltage rating is the maximum voltage at which a safe fault-current interruption occurs. The circuit's maximum effective operating voltage is an important consideration when specifying voltage rating.
 
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   Current Rating
 
     Current rate is the rated current of the fuse. The maximum continuous operating current of the circuit and the influence of the ambient temperature are important considerations when specifying current rate.
 
   Search Logic:      All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value.
   Rated Breaking Capacity
 
     Rated breaking capacity (interrupting rating) is the short-circuit current at which the fuse blows (at the rated voltage) without destruction or the maintenance of arcing. The maximum possible fault current is an important consideration when specifying the rated breaking capacity.
 
   Search Logic:      All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value.
   Interrupt Rating      The rated breaking capacity or interrupt rating is the short-circuit current at which the fuse can blow (at the rated voltage) without destruction or the maintenance or arcing. The maximum possible fault current is an important consideration when specifying rated breaking capacity.
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   High Interrupt
 
     Fuses have a high interrupt rating.
 
   Medium Interrupt
 
     Fuses have a medium or mid-range interrupt rating.
 
   Low Interrupt
 
     Fuses have a low interrupt rating. 
 
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Approvals /Standards




   Approvals / Standards       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   UL Approval
 
     Approval from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) indicates that the fuse is manufactured in full compliance with the UL 248-14 standard. UL Recognition, c-UL Listing, c-UL Recognition, c-UL-us Listing, and c-UL-us Recognition do not imply full compliance with UL-248-14.
 
   CSA Certification
 
     Approval from the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) indicates that the fuse or fuse holder is manufactured in full compliance with CSA C22.2, No. 248.14 or CSA C22.2, No. 39.
 
   BSI Approval
 
     British Standards Institute (BSI) approval indicates that the fuse is manufactured in full compliance with the appropriate section of IEC 60127 (BS 4265).
 
   VDE Approval
 
     Approval from VDE, a German organization, indicates that the fuse or fuse holder is manufactured in full compliance with the appropriate section of the IEC 60127 standard.
 
   IEC (UMF) Approval
 
     International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) approval applies to universal modular fuses (UMF) that comply with IEC 60127-4.
 
   SEMKO Approval
 
     Approval from SEMKO, a Swedish organization, indicates that a fuse or fuse holder is manufactured in full compliance with the appropriate section of the IEC 60127 standard.
 
   Dentori Approval
 
     Approval from Dentori, a Japanese organization, indicates that the fuse is manufactured in full compliance with standards from Japan's Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).
 
   MIL Standard
 
     Fuses meet U.S. military standards (MIL-STD). 
 
   QPL Approval
 
     Qualified products list (QPL) is used to test products before procurement to determine if the supplier complies with specifications.
 
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More Specs




   Features       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Resettable
 
     Resettable, polymeric, or positive temperature coefficient (PTC) fuses are unlike traditional fuses, which must be replaced after a fault condition. With resettable fuses, internal resistance increases in response to an overcurrent or a short-circuit condition, limiting subsequent disturbances. After the fault condition is removed, the device cools and the internal resistance drops to nearly its initial value, permitting normal equipment operation to resume.
 
   Indicating
 
     Fuses have visual indication and/or alarm activation. They are used for telecommunication, computer and control circuit applications.
 
   Fast Acting
 
     Fast-acting or quick-acting fuses are used in circuits with small inrush currents, or where an overcurrent or short circuit must be interrupted quickly, such as with resistive loads.
 
   Time Lag
 
     Time-delay or time-lag fuses are used where high-starting inrush currents occur and decay gradually, such as with inductive or capacitive loads.
 
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   Operating Temperature
 
     This is the full required range of ambient operating temperature.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
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