Shock-Safe Fuseholder is designed for surface mounting.
Press Release Summary:
Made of RoHS-compliant, heat-resistant materials compatible with reflow solder processes, FPG7 is suited for multi-port protection of stacked PCBs where horizontal access to fuses is essential. It accepts 5 x 20 mm cartridge fuses and includes fuse carrier with screwdriver slot or fingergrip knob. While UL-approved for 16 A @ 250 Vac and VDE-approved for 10 A @ 250 Vac, product has rated power acceptance of 2.5 W @ 10 A in 23°C ambient air.
Original Press Release:
First of its Kind Shock-Safe Fuseholder for Surface Mounting
FPG7 5 x 20mm Fuseholder is Seventh in Series
SANTA ROSA, Calif., June 13, 2006 - SCHURTER announced today an extension to its FPG family of shock-safe fuseholders to include a version for SMD mounting. Like earlier FPG mounting styles 1-6, the new FPG7 accepts 5x20 mm cartridge fuses. The compact fuseholder includes a fuse carrier with screwdriver slot or fingergrip knob. The complete unit consumes minimal space and provides an extremely low profile on the printed circuit board.
The new fuseholder is made of RoHS compliant heat resistant materials that are compatible with reflow solder processes. It is UL approved according to UL 248-14 / CSA C22.2 No. 248.14 for 16 A at 250 VAC and VDE approved according to IEC 60127-6 at 10 A at 250 VAC. It has a rated power acceptance of 2.5 W at 10 A with an ambient air temperature of 23°C.
The FPG7 is ideally suited for multi-port protection of stacked printed circuit boards where horizontal access to fuses is essential. It is available in bulk quantities or on tape in 250 piece reels for automated assembly. Pricing is less than $1.00 in 1,000 piece quantities. Delivery is stock to six weeks.
About Schurter Inc.
The Schurter Group, founded in Switzerland in 1933, is an internationally recognized manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for the high-tech industry. Schurter's product innovation focuses in four strategic business areas including fuses, connectors, circuit breakers for equipment, and human to machine input systems. Schurter, Inc. Santa Rosa, California, is the exclusive North American sales and distribution office for the Schurter Group. Information about Schurter can be found at: www.schurter.com. For sales and product information, contact Bonita Finley at: 1-800-848-2600 or info@schurterinc.com.
