Littelfuse Introduces 100020 Fuse clips for 5x20mm Size Fuses
2011-12-14 09:00:00CHICAGO, Illinois, December 14, 2011 Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ/NGS:LFUS), the leader in circuit protection, today introduced its new 100020 fuse clips for the traditional 5x20mm size fuses. These are the first fuse clips that can meet the application requirement of 20A rated current and 600V rated voltage for the 5x20mm size fuse.
The new 100020 fuse clips were designed to provide a PCB mounting solution for applications where high power fuses are used. This is consistent with the company's expertise in providing safety components for high energy circuit protection.
The new 100020 fuse clips can meet the application requirement of 20A rated current and 600V rated voltage for the 5x20mm size fuse for use as a carrier. They are well suited for Littelfuse 215 Series (15A to 20A), 477 Series (600Vac/400Vdc) and 977 Series (450Vdc) fuses, which are designed for a wide range of industrial and consumer product applications such as power supplies, inverters in LCD backlight units, primary and secondary protection for white goods, electronic ballasts for fluorescent lighting, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, motor control circuits, and other high-energy applications.
The 100020 fuse clips are recognized under the components program of UL.
Littelfuse, the leader in fuse technology, provides a comprehensive range of products and solutions that provide over-current protection for any electronic application. With 80 years of experience in building and supplying over-current protection products, Littelfuse is dedicated to providing application expertise and support that meets customers' needs.
Availability
The 100020 fuse clips are now available for bulk orders; sample requests can be made through authorized Littelfuse distributors worldwide. For a listing of Littelfuse distributors, please visit www.littelfuse.com.
For More Information
For more information about Littelfuse and our circuit protection products, please visit the Littelfuse website at www.littelfuse.com or contact the Littelfuse Technical Support line at 1-800-999-9445.
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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.
About Littelfuse
Founded in 1927, Littelfuse Inc., the worldwide leader in circuit protection, offers the industry’s broadest and deepest portfolio of circuit protection products and solutions. Backed by industry-leading technical support, design and manufacturing expertise, Littelfuse devices protect products in virtually every market that uses electrical energy, from consumer electronics to automobiles to industrial equipment. In addition to its Chicago, Illinois, world headquarters, Littelfuse has more than 20 sales, distribution, manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Technologies offered by Littelfuse include Fuses; GasDischarge Tubes (GDTs); Positive Temperature Coefficient Devices (PTCs); Protection Relays; PulseGuard® ESD Suppressors; SIDACtor® Devices; TVS Diode Arrays (SPA™ Family of Products); Switching Thyristors; TVS Diodes and Varistors.The company also offers a comprehensive line of highly reliable Electromechanical and Electronic Switch and Control Devices for commercial and specialty vehicles, as well as underground Power Distribution Centers for safe control and distribution of electricity in mining operations.
For more information, please visit the Littelfuse web site at www.littelfuse.com.
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