Electrical, Specialty Fuses

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
170M3462

170M3462

Eaton

FUSE SQUARE 100A 700VAC RECT

0

FNQ-R-1/2

FNQ-R-1/2

Eaton

FUSE CARTRIDGE 500MA 600VAC 5AG

2

170M1564D

170M1564D

Eaton

FUSE SQUARE 50A 690VAC RECT

0

170M6668

170M6668

Eaton

FUSE SQUARE 1.5KA 700VAC RECT

0

170M6195

170M6195

Eaton

FUSE SQUARE 700A 1.3KVAC RECT

0

90FE

90FE

Eaton

FUSE CRTRDGE 90A 450VDC CYLINDR

0

170M6015

170M6015

Eaton

FUSE SQUARE 1.1KA 700VAC RECT

0

C22M32

C22M32

Eaton

FUSE CARTRIDGE 32A 690VAC

0

FRS-R-400

FRS-R-400

Eaton

FUSE CRTRDGE 400A 600VAC/300VDC

1

170M4616

170M4616

Eaton

FUSE SQUARE 630A 700VAC RECT

0

170M4119

170M4119

Eaton

FUSE SQUARE 900A 700VAC RECT

0

170M6190

170M6190

Eaton

FUSE SQUARE 400A 1.3KVAC RECT

0

170M4109

170M4109

Eaton

FUSE SQUARE 250A 700VAC RECT

0

170M7082

170M7082

Eaton

FUSE SQUARE 2KA 690VAC RECT

0

170M3464

170M3464

Eaton

FUSE SQUARE 160A 700VAC RECT

0

170M4244

170M4244

Eaton

FUSE SQUARE 450A 1.3KVAC RECT

0

170M4059

170M4059

Eaton

FUSE SQUARE 250A 700VAC RECT

0

C22G10

C22G10

Eaton

FUSE CARTRIDGE 10A 690VAC

0

170M3062

170M3062

Eaton

FUSE SQUARE 100A 700VAC RECT

0

T-3

T-3

Eaton

FUSE TRON DUAL ELEMENT

0

Electrical, Specialty Fuses

1. Overview

Specialty fuses are precision-engineered circuit protection devices designed to safeguard electrical systems under specific abnormal conditions. Unlike general-purpose fuses, these devices offer tailored performance characteristics for specialized applications, including fast response times, high current interruption capabilities, and environmental resistance. Their importance in modern technology stems from their ability to protect sensitive electronics in critical systems such as medical devices, aerospace equipment, and renewable energy systems.

2. Main Types & Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Current-limiting FusesInterrupt fault currents within milliseconds using special fillersIndustrial motor drives, power distribution panels
Semiconductor FusesMaintain I2t values below 10A s for sensitive component protectionVariable frequency drives, battery management systems
Resettable Fuses (PTC)Automatically reset after fault clearanceConsumer electronics, automotive circuits
High-voltage FusesRated above 1kV with arc suppression technologyEV charging stations, grid-tied solar inverters
Time-delay FusesWithstand temporary current surges without trippingCompressors, transformers, medical imaging equipment

3. Structure & Composition

Typical construction includes: - Ceramic or glass reinforced polymer housing - Silver-plated copper/zinc alloy contacts - Specialized fuse element with controlled melting points - Arc quenching materials (e.g., silica sand) - Temperature-compensated mechanical linkages

4. Key Technical Parameters

ParameterImportanceTypical Range
Voltage RatingDefines maximum operating voltage32V-15kV
Current RatingDetermines normal operation threshold0.1A-2000A
Response TimeTime to interrupt fault current1ms-10s
I2t Let-throughEnergy withstand capability10-1000A s
Ambient Temperature RangeOperational environmental limits-55 C to +125 C

5. Application Fields

Primary industries include: - Industrial automation (PLC systems, CNC machines) - Automotive (EV battery protection, ADAS systems) - Renewable energy (solar inverters, wind turbine controls) - Medical equipment (MRI scanners, patient monitors) - Telecommunications (base stations, data center UPS)

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

ManufacturerRepresentative ProductKey Features
LittelfuseSSL SeriesSurface-mount PTC for automotive applications
Bussmann170M SeriesCurrent-limiting semiconductor fuse
EatonXLP PlusHigh-performance current-limiting fuse
TE ConnectivityMini29Compact automotive blade fuse

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations: 1. Determine circuit voltage/current requirements 2. Analyze fault current characteristics 3. Consider environmental factors (temperature, vibration) 4. Verify compliance with standards (UL/IEC) 5. Evaluate replacement accessibility 6. Calculate required breaking capacity

8. Industry Trends

Emerging developments: - Graphene-enhanced PTC materials for faster response - Integration with IoT-enabled condition monitoring - Miniaturization for 5G infrastructure applications - Environmental compliance with RoHS/REACH standards - Development of hybrid fuse-circuit breaker devices - Increased adoption in EV battery management systems

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