Littelfuse Introduces 804 Series TE UMF Time-Lag Subminiature Fuses
New fuse series is a smaller pitch alternative to 5x20 glass cartridge fuses
2011-06-29 09:00:00Chicago, June 29, 2011 – Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ/NGS:LFUS) today introduced its new 804 Series of TE time-lag subminiature fuses, designed to protect AC circuits from damaging overcurrent. The new fuse series is the best in the industry in terms of interrupting capacity and inrush current protection in a TE package, and it is a smaller pitch alternative to 5x20mm glass cartridge fuses.
The 804 Series has a compact design that meets the requirements of the IEC 60127-4 standard for universal modular fuse-links (UMF). Unlike pigtail-leaded cartridge fuses, the leads on TE- style fuses need no forming prior to mounting, which simplifies assembly. The fuses have a pitch of only 7.5mm, far less than the space occupied by 5x20mm fuses, giving designers more flexibility in board layout.
Although small in size, the 804 Series fuses have electrical capabilities that allow them to be used as replacements for 5x20mm glass cartridge fuses that are common in many applications. The 804 Series has a high interrupting rating of 150A at 250VAC that ensures the fuses will open safely under high fault currents. In addition, the series provides high inrush-current withstand comparable to 5X20mm glass cartridge fuses.
The new fuse series is available in a broad range of ratings, from 800mA to 6.3A, and carries approvals from UL, PSE, VDE, CQC, and KC agencies. It is fully RoHs compliant.
Littelfuse, the leader in fuse technology, provides a comprehensive range of products and solutions that provide overcurrent protection for any electronic application. With 80 years of experience in building and supplying overcurrent protection products, Littelfuse is dedicated to providing application expertise and support that meets customers’ needs.
Availability
804 Series fuse samples are now available in quantities of 1000. 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 the 804 Series fuse, please visit the Littelfuse web site at www.littelfuse.com or contact your local Littelfuse Technical Support expert.
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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
Littelfuse, Inc. is the worldwide leader in circuit protection with 2010 revenues of $608 million. Founded in 1927, Littelfuse 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 (SPATM 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.
For more information, please visit Littelfuse’s web site at www.littelfuse.com.
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