Littelfuse Introduces Compact 3.6 x 10mm Single Pigtail Fuse Series

New 874, 875, 876 and 877 series 3.6 x 10mm fuses offer more compact footprint by doing away with conventional over-capping while achieving higher I²T Values

2009-02-26 21:00:00

DES PLAINES, Illinois, February 26, 2008 – Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ/NGS:LFUS) today announced the introduction of the first real 3.6 x 10mm single pigtail fuse.

Using a direct weld production method, the new 874, 875, 876 and 877 series optimize this compact footprint by doing away with the additional fuse cap often seen with competitor products of this type. This series also offer higher I²T values than similar over-capped offerings in the market.

Typically used within power supply and adaptor applications, the 874 and 875 series are designed in accordance to UL/CSA 248 standard, while the 876 and 877 series are designed in accordance to IEC 60127-3 standard.

All four series are Lead-Free and RoHS-compliant. The 874 and 875 series have UL approval, and the 876 and 877 series are VDE certified and UL Recognized.

Availability
Samples are available immediately. The standard OEM bulk quantity is 1000. For initial orders, leadtime is approximately eight weeks ARO. For subsequent orders, leadtime is six weeks ARO or less.

For more information, please visit the Littelfuse web site at www.littelfuse.com or contact your local Littelfuse Technical Support expert or contact our Product Manager, Mr. Daniel Wang by dwang@littelfuse.com.

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For circuit protection application design ideas, please visit the new Application Design Center section of the Littelfuse web site.

If you have questions or require technical support please contact the Littelfuse technical support hotline at 1-800-999-9445.


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About Littelfuse
As the worldwide leader in circuit protection products and solutions with annual sales of $530.9 million in 2008, the Littelfuse portfolio is backed by industry leading technical support, design and manufacturing expertise. Littelfuse products are vital components in virtually every product that uses electrical energy, including automobiles, computers, consumer electronics, handheld devices, industrial equipment, and telecom/datacom circuits. Littelfuse offers Teccor®, Wickmann® and Pudenz® brand circuit protection products. In addition to its Des Plaines, Illinois, world headquarters, Littelfuse has sales, distribution, manufacturing and engineering facilities in Brazil, China, England, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and the U.S.

For more information, please visit Littelfuse’s web site at www.littelfuse.com.


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