SMT Ceramic Fuse offers high in-rush current values.
Press Release Summary:
Used to protect circuits against DC over-current conditions in environments up to 150°C, 0603 size 441 Series offers inrush current withstand ratings up to 2.6 A²sec (6 A current rating) for eliminating fuse open during momentary overload conditions. UL-approved design exhibits electrical stability and is available with current ratings from 2-6 A (32 Vdc). Each RoHS-compliant fuse has max fault current rating (interrupt) of 50 A at rated voltage.
Original Press Release:
Littelfuse Introduces 441 Series 0603 size High I2t Surface Mount Ceramic Fuse with Ultra High In-rush Current Withstand Capability
The new fuse series offers superior electrical performance and stability for environment up to 150OC.
CHICAGO, Illinois - Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ/NGS:LFUS), today introduced the 441 Series surface mount 0603 size high I2t surface mount fuse for circuits that require high working ambient temperatures and high inrush currents.
With its fast response characteristic and its high operating temperature capability up to 150OC, the 441 Series makes possible the DC circuit well-protected when over-current occurs even at ultra high temperature conditions.
The 441 series has the highest inrush current withstand (I2t) ratings up to 2.6A2s (6A current rating) for eliminating nuisance fuse open during momentary overload conditions. It is with excellent electrical stability and reliability.
The 441 Series is with UL approval and is pending for CSA approval. It has a broad line of current ratings from 2A to 6A (32VDC) for meeting different application needs. Current ratings from 250mA to 1.75A is coming soon.
Each fuse has a maximum fault current rating (Interrupt Rating) of 50A at the rated voltage and is 100% Lead-free, Halide-free, and compliant to RoHS requirements.
It is designed particularly for protecting DC over-current conditions of a wide range of end application at high operating temperature including inverters of LCD TVs, LCD monitors, LED TVs, LED monitors, notebook computers, hard disk drives, XDSL modems, set-top boxes, Li-ion battery packs and gaming consoles.
Availability
441 Series samples are available now for order and sample request through authorized Littelfuse distributors worldwide.
For more information about the 441 Series, please visit the Littelfuse web site at www.littelfuse.com www.littelfuse.com or contact your local Littelfuse Technical Support expert.
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
As the worldwide leader in circuit protection products and solutions with annual sales of $531 million in 2008, the Littelfuse portfolio is backed by industry leading technical support, design and manufacturing expertise. Littelfuse products are vital components in virtually every product that uses electrical energy, including automobiles, computers, consumer electronics, handheld devices, industrial equipment, and telecom/datacom circuits. Littelfuse offers Teccor®, Wickmann® and Pudenz® brand circuit protection products. In addition to its Chicago, Illinois, world headquarters, Littelfuse has sales, distribution, manufacturing and engineering facilities in Brazil, China, England, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and the U.S.
For more information, please visit Littelfuse's web site at www.littelfuse.com.
