A series of surface-mount fuses with interrupting current ratings up to 1,500 A are optimized for use in high voltage automotive applications up to 350 Vac or 450/500 Vdc. The NANO 885 Series Fuse is designed to protect electric vehicles against severe fault/short-circuit currents, ensuring reliability in harsh environments. With a low profile and a […]
Smallest 40 to 63-A cartridge fuses carry 2 kA/500 Vac interrupting rating
The smallest cartridge fuse series available that’s rated at 500 Vac has current ratings from 40 to 63 A and a 2,000 A@500 Vac interrupt rating. The 606 Series high-current Cartridge Fuse is designed for overcurrent protection in applications such as high-voltage power supply circuits rated up to 23 kW. With a 10×32-mm cartridge body, […]
High-voltage, high-interrupt rating fuses in ceramic cartridge, pigtail, axial-leaded options
Bel Fuse-Circuit Protection announces the 0ADA Series of fuses, which are available now in ceramic cartridge and pigtail, axial leaded options for AC and DC for high voltage and high interrupting rating applications. The 6×32 mm 0ADAC ceramic cartridge fuses and the 6×32 mm 0ADAP pigtail, axial leaded fuses are designed for customer applications which require a high […]
Surface-mount solid body fuses now included in Defense Logistics Agency’s QPL
AEM, Inc. announces that its FM13 series of surface-mount solid body fuses have earned inclusion in the of Defense Logistics Agency’s Qualified Parts List (QPL). The FM13 series are the only parts in its class to attain QPL status in compliance with the MIL-PRF-23419/13 high-performance standard. AEM’s high-reliability FM13 series features a precision thick-film fusible […]
Surface-mount solid-body fuses get QPL status
The FM13 series of surface-mount solid body fuses have earned inclusion in the of Defense Logistics Agency’s Qualified Parts List (QPL). The FM13 series are the only parts in its class to attain QPL status in compliance with the MIL-PRF-23419/13 high-performance standard. AEM’s high-reliability FM13 series features a precision thick-film fusible element with a glass […]
Fuses that blow safely
New fuse technology designed specifically for electric vehicles helps meet stringent automotive reliability standards. <strong>Mike Roach | AEM Components Inc. Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) now use high-energy lithium battery systems. These power sources have spurred a need for a reliable means of protecting against catastrophic failures. Resettable devices are suitable for […]
Fuses for power protection, Part 2
Part 1 of this FAQ explained fuse basics. Although fuses are simple in principle, selecting the most suitable fuse for the application is more complicated than it may seem at first. Q: What are the key questions to ask when selecting a fuse? A: These are just a few of the considerations: What is the […]
Fuses for power protection, Part 1
Fuses are the oldest and easiest-to-understand circuit-protection components, with several common schematic representations, Figure 1. The function of the fuse is simple and clear: in the case of an overcurrent condition, the fuse “opens” (or blows, in common parlance) which thus stops the flow of current. Despite their simplicity, fuses have subtleties and considerations which […]
Six considerations for better circuit protection
In an electronic system where the power source can be connected the wrong way round, protection should be considered to prevent damage to the circuitry. Most electronic circuits don’t like the power supply being reversed. However, there are other eventualities you could protect your circuit or system from temperature, humidity, excess current or excess loading, […]
Chip fuse protects against overcurrent and excessive ambient temperatures
The USN 1206 fuse is designed to meet the challenges associated with packing density in power electronics. The new chip fuse offers temperature-sensitivity suitable for both overcurrent protection and protection against excessive ambient temperatures. The USN 1206 is not a pure thermal fuse, per se. It requires a current flow to blow, thus providing protection […]
