# CARTRIDGE FUSE, TIME DELAY, 3.15A, 250V

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/02153.15/cartridge-fuse-time-delay-315a-250v
**SKU**: 02153.15
**Manufacturer**: LITTELFUSE
**Category**: Circuit Protection || Fuses & Fuse Accessories || Fuses || Cartridge Fuses
**Price**: €0.9400
**Stock**: 500+
**Lead Time**: 127 days (indicative)

## Description

Blow Characteristic:Time Delay; Fuse Current:3.15A; Voltage Rating VAC:250V; Fuse Size Metric:5mm x 20mm; Fuse Size Imperial:0.2" x 0.79"; Product Range:215 Se 42K9314

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuse Current | 3.15A |
| Product Range | 215 Series |
| Fuse Size Metric | 5mm x 20mm |
| Fuse Size Imperial | 0.2" x 0.79" |
| Voltage Rating Vac | 250V |
| Blow Characteristic | Time Delay |
| Breaking Capacity Current Ac | 1.5kA |

## Datasheet

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**Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses** 5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 215 Series 

## 215 Series, 5×20 mm, Time-Lag Fuse 

## ~~**RoHS Pb**~~ **PSE** ~~| IOV IG@ Wis. OC ECB GSA~~ 

## **Description** ~~——~~ 

The 215 Series is a 5x20mm Time-lag, surge-withstand, ceramic body cartridge fuse that is designed to IEC specifications. 

## ~~**Features**~~ 

- Conforms to EN/IEC/K/J • Recognized to UL/CSA/ 60127-1 and EN/IEC/K/J NMX 248-1 and UL/CSA/ 60127-2 NMX 248-14 

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## ~~**Agency Approvals** SS~~ 

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Agency Agency File Number Ampere Range<br>Cartridge: 1A – 5A<br>   NBK080205-E10480A<br>6.3A – 15A<br>   NBK250702-E10480E<br>16A – 20A<br>PS    NBK100408-JP1021A<br>Oo E Leaded:<br>1A – 5A<br>   NBK080205-E10480B<br>6.3A – 15A<br>   NBK250702-E10480F<br>16A – 20A<br>   NBK100408-JP1021B<br>2020970207000067 0.125A-10A<br>.<br>SU05001-2011B 1A – 2.5A<br>SU05001-10001 3.15A – 6.3A<br>[G SU05001-10002 8A<br>SU05001-2012B 4A - 10A<br>oN is E10480 0.125A - 20A<br>G, 29862 0.5A – 12A<br>0.125A-12A<br>© SE-S-2101268 15A*, 16A*, 20A*<br>0.2A – 8A<br>40013521<br>*10A<br>40016610 *12A<br>¥ KM41462 0.200A – 10A<br>A J50248091J50258578 16A10A, 20A<br>« N/A 0.125A – 20A<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


   - Conforms to GB 9364.1 and GB 9364.2 

- High breaking capacity 

- Meets Standard Sheet 5 of IEC 60127-2 as a Time• CE Mark indicates Lag fuse compliance with LowVoltage and RoHS 

- • RoHS compliant and Directives. 

- lead-free 

## ~~**Applications**~~ 

Used as supplementary protection in appliance or utilization equipment to provide individual protection for components or internal circuits. 

## ~~**Electrical Characteristics for Series**~~ 

|**% of Ampere**<br>**Rating**<br>150%<br>210%|**Ampere Rating**<br>0.125A –0.800A<br>1A –3.15A<br>4A –6.3A<br>8A – 20A<br>0.125A –0.800A<br>1A –3.15A<br>4A –6.3A|**Opening Time**<br>60minutes,Minimum<br>60minutes,Minimum<br>60minutes,Minimum<br>30minutes,Minimum<br>30minutes,Maximum<br>30minutes,Maximum<br>30minutes,Maximum|
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||8A – 20A<br>0.125A –0.800A|30minutes,Maximum<br>0.25 sec. Min.; 80 secs. Max.|
|275%|1A –3.15A<br>4A –6.3A<br>8A – 20A|0.75 sec. Min.; 80 secs. Max.<br>0.75 sec. Min.; 80 secs. Max.<br>0.75 sec. Min.; 80 secs. Max.|
||0.125A –0.800A|0.05 sec.,Min.; 5 secs. Max.|
|400%|1A –3.15A<br>4A –6.3A|0.095 sec.,Min.; 5 secs. Max.<br>0.150 sec.,Min.; 5 secs. Max.|
||8A – 20A|0.150 sec.,Min.; 5 secs. Max.|
|1000%|0.125A –0.800A<br>1A –3.15A<br>4A –6.3A<br>8A – 20A|0.005 sec.,Min.;.150 sec. Max.<br>0.010 sec.,Min.;.150 sec. Max.<br>0.010 sec.,Min.;.150 sec. Max.<br>0.010 sec.,Min.;.150 sec. Max.|



* Approved for cartridge versions only 

© 2021 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: GD. 10/13/21 

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## ~~**Electrical Characteristic Specifcations by Item**~~ 

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Maximum  Agency Approvals<br>Maximum<br>Amp  Amp  Voltage  Interrupting Nominal Cold  Nominal Melting  Voltage Drop at  Power<br>Code Rating Rating (V) Rating [+] Resistance  I [2] t  Rated  Dissipation at 1.5ln PSE<br>(Ohms) (A [2]  sec) Current<br>(W)<br>(mV)<br>.125 0.125 250 11.4455 0.0330 2600 1.6 - - x - x - x - - - x<br>.160 0.16 250 7.1000 0.0465 2400 1.6 - - x - x - x - - - x<br>.200 0.2 250 1.8400 0.340 2100 1.6 x - x - x - x x - - x<br>.250 0.25 250 1.2400 0.545 1500 1.6 x - x - x - x x - - x<br>.315 0.315 250 0.8800 0.975 1100 1.6 x - x - x - x x - - x<br>.400 0.4 250 0.5825 1.325 1000 1.6 x - x - x - x x - - x<br>.500 0.5 250 1.1675 0.420 850 1.6 x - x - x x x x - - x<br>.630 0.63 250 0.7200 0.635 650 1.6 x - x - x x x x - - x<br>.800 0.8 250 0.4675 0.975 500 1.6 x - x - x x x x - - x<br>001. 1 250 0.1515 1.520 350 2.5 x x x x x x x x - - x<br>1.25 1.25 250 1500 A @ 0.1074 3.200 300 2.5 x x x x x x x x - - x<br>250 VAC<br>01.6 1.6 250 0.0707 6.830 200 2.5 x x x x x x x x - - x<br>002. 2 250 0.0566 11.680 190 2.5 x x x x x x x x - - x<br>02.5 2.5 250 0.0386 22.290 180 2.5 x x x x x x x x - - x<br>3.15 3.15 250 0.0283 43.255 140 4 x x x x x x x x - - x<br>004. 4 250 0.0185 46.960 100 4 x x x x x x x x - - x<br>005. 5 250 0.0153 66.095 100 4 x x x x x x x x - - x<br>06.3 6.3 250 0.0108 128.750 100 4 x x x x x x x x - - x<br>008. 8 250 0.0092 209.880 100 4 x x x x x x x x - - x<br>010. 10 250 0.0066 333.565 100 4 x x x x x x x x* - x x<br>012. 12 250 0.0061 515.500 100 4 - x - - x x x - x* - x<br>015. 15 250 500 A @  0.0033 1237.0 N/A** N/A** - x - - x - x* - - - x<br>016. 16 250 250Vac 0.0031 1408.0 N/A** N/A** - x - - x - x* - - x x<br>020. 20 250 400 A @  0.0023 2600.0 N/A** N/A** - x - - x - x* - - x x<br>250Vac<br>*  Approval for cartridge versions only<br>**  Please contact Littelfuse for details on these parameters<br>+  Interrupting Rating may differ based on Agency Approval.  See Agency Approval certificate for more details.<br>1A to 2A have an IR : 100A@500VAC, 4A to 6-3A have the IR : 100A@305 VAC and 1000A@72VDC<br>I2t test at 10x rated current.<br>10A have an IR:1000A@300Vac for cURus<br>Temperature Re-rating Curve Product Characteristics<br>Body: Ceramic<br>Materials Cap: Nickel–plated Brass<br>Leads: Tin–plated Copper<br>Terminal<br>MIL-STD-202, Method 211, Test Condition A<br>Strength<br>Solderability MIL-STD-202 Method 208<br>Cap 1: Brand logo, current and voltage ratings<br>Product Marking<br>Cap 2: Agency approval markings<br>Operating  –55ºC to +125ºC<br>Temperature<br>Thermal Shock MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Test Condition B (5 cycles,<br>–65ºC to +125ºC)<br>Vibration MIL-STD-202, Method 201<br>MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Test Condition A (High RH<br>Humidity<br>(95%) and elevated temp (40ºC) for 240 hours)<br>Salt Spray MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Test Condition B<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


© 2021 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: GD. 10/13/21 

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## ~~**Average Time Current Curves**~~ 

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T-C Curves for 125mA to 800mA only<br>10000<br>1000<br>100<br>10<br>1<br>0.1<br>0.01<br>0.001<br>0.1 1 10 100 1000<br>CURRENT IN AMPERES<br>.125 A .160 A .200 A .250 A .315 A .400 A .500 A .630 A .800 A<br>TIME IN SECONDS<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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T-C Curves for 1A to 20A only<br>10000<br>1000<br>100<br>10<br>0.1<br>0.01<br>0.001<br>0.1 1 10 100 1000<br>CURRENT IN AMPERES<br>1.00 A 1.25 A 1.60 A 2.00 A 2.50 A 3.15 A 4.00 A 5.00 A 6.30 A 8.00 A 10.0 A 12.0 A 15.0 A 16.0 A 20.0 A<br>TIME IN SECONDS<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## ~~**Soldering Parameters - Wave Soldering**~~ 

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**Different values of A and B available, please contact the Littelfuse sales representative in your region:** 

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## **Recommended Process Parameters:** 

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Wave Parameter Lead-Free Recommendation<br>Preheat:<br>(Depends on Flux Activation Temperature) (Typical Industry Recommendation)<br>    Temperature Minimum: 100° C<br>    Temperature Maximum: 150° C<br>    Preheat Time: 60-180 seconds<br>Solder Pot Temperature: 260° C Maximum<br>Solder Dwell Time: 2-5 seconds<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Recommended Hand-Solder Parameters:** 

Solder Iron Temperature: 350° C +/- 5°C 

Heating Time: 5 seconds max. 

**Note: These devices are not recommended for IR or Convection Reflow process.** 

For the pigtailed fuse, please follow the recommendations below for axial lead forming and mounting into PCB: 

## **Lead forming:** 

The distance C between cap flat surface and axial lead shall be greater than 1.0 mm. 

## **PCB mounting:** 

The distance between PCB and fuse cap is recommended to be a minimum of 1.5 mm. 

© 2021 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: GD. 10/13/21 

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Dimensions Part Numbering System<br>All dimensions in mm 0215   xxxx  M X   E/G  P<br>20±0.5<br>0215.125Pto 5.2 [+0.1] −0.2 Series<br>0215020P<br>5.1±0.6 5.1±0.6 Amp Code<br>Refer to Amp Code column of<br>Electrical Characteristics Table<br>5.6±0.4<br>0215.125XEP 40±1.0 21.5±1.0<br>to Quantity Code<br>0215.800XEP 0.65±0.05 M = 1000<br>H = 100<br>Packaging Code<br>0215001.XEP 40±1.0 21.5±1.0 5.5±0.3 X = Filler<br>to Option Codes<br>0215020.XEP Blank : Cartidge Type Fuse<br>0.65±0.05* E  : Axial Lead Fuse<br>G        : Color Coding<br>Notes: * Ratings above 6.3 A have 0.8 ± 0.05 diameter lead; Lead-free<br>* Ratings above 12 A have 1.2 ± 0.05  diameter lead.<br>Packaging<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Quantity &<br>Packaging Option Packaging Specification Quantity  Packaging Code Taping Width<br>215 Series<br>Bulk N/A 1000 MX N/A<br>Bulk N/A 1000 MXE N/A<br>Reel and Tape N/A 1000 MRET1 T1=53mm (2.087”)<br>Bulk and Color Coding N/A 1000 MXG N/A<br>Bulk N/A 1000 MXB N/A<br>Bulk N/A 100 HX N/A<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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© 2021 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: GD. 10/13/21 



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