Quick-Acting Fuse has compact, surface mount design.
Press Release Summary:
With quick-acting characteristic according to IEC 60127-4, surface-mount UMF 250 provides overcurrent and short circuit protection for electronic systems in primary and secondary circuits. This Universal Modular Fuse carries current ratings up to 10 A at 250 Vac/125 Vdc and provides breaking capacity of up to 200 A at rated voltage. Featuring cURus and VDE approvals, RoHS-compliant product suits applications such as power supplies, medical equipment, and devices for home/industrial use.
Original Press Release:
New UMF 250 Quick-Acting SMD Fuse
Santa Rosa, California - Schurter expanded its line of surface-mount fuses with the introduction of the Universal Modular Fuse, UMF 250. Its quick-acting characteristic according to IEC 60127-4 complements the successful UMT series, in providing overcurrent and short circuit protection for electronic systems in primary and secondary circuits.
Current ratings up to 10 A at 250 VAC/125 VDC, the UMF 250 has a breaking capacity of up to 200 A at rated voltage. The UMF 250 provides maximum circuit protection while its extremely compact size saves PCB space over larger cartridge style fuses and facilitates assembly with pick and place mounting. The UMF 250 is ideal in applications such as power supplies, medical equipment, and devices for home and industrial use. The UMF 250 is RoHS compliant and carries cURus and VDE approvals.
Pricing for the UMF 250 starts at about $0.73 each for 100 pieces. The fuse is supplied in loose packs of 100 pieces or a 2000 piece blister tape reel for automated assembly. See detailed specifications at www.schurterinc.com/new_fuses. For sales and product information, contact Cora Umlauf at 800 848-2600 or info@schurterinc.com.
About Schurter Inc.
The Schurter Group was founded in Switzerland in 1933. With its more than 75 years in business, Schurter continues to be a progressive innovator and manufacturer of Circuit Protection including Fuses, Fuseholders and Circuit Breakers, Connectors, Switches, and EMC Products, as well as providing manufacturing services for the electronic and electrical industries worldwide. Schurter's product innovation focuses on safe supply of power and making the interface between human and machine easier. Schurter's market focus is in the area of IT / Telecom, Medical, Space and Renewable Energy. Schurter, Inc. Santa Rosa, California, is the exclusive North American sales and distribution office for the Schurter Group.
SCHURTER INC.
447 Aviation Boulevard
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Telephone 707 636 3000
Facsimile 707 636 3033
www.schurter.com
