# Fuse, Cartridge, Time Delay, 4 A, 250 V, 5mm x 20mm, 0.2" x 0.79", 218

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/0218004.HXP/fuse-cartridge-time-delay-4-a-250-v-5mm-x-20mm-02
**SKU**: 0218004.HXP
**Manufacturer**: LITTELFUSE
**Category**: Circuit Protection || Fuses & Fuse Accessories || Fuses || Cartridge Fuses
**Price**: €0.6490
**Stock**: 1000+

## Description

Blow Characteristic:Slow Blow; Fuse Current:4A; Voltage Rating VAC:250V; Fuse Size Metric:5mm x 20mm; Fuse Size Imperial:0.2" x 0.79"; Product Range:218 Series; Breaking Capacity Cur

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (23-Jan-2024) |
| Fuse Current | 4A |
| Product Range | 218 |
| 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 | 40A |

## Datasheet

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**Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses** 5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series 

218 Series, 5×20 mm, Time-Lag Fuse 

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The 218 series fuse is a 5x20mm time-lag glass body cartridge fuse designed to IEC specification. 

- ~~**Features**~~ • Designed to International • Available in cartridge and IEC Standards for use axial lead form globally 

   - RoHS compliant and 

- Meets the IEC 60127-2, lead-free Sheet 3 specification for Time-Lag fuses 

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|**% of Ampere**<br>**Rating**<br>**Ampere Rating**<br>150%<br>0.032A - 0.100A<br>0.125A - 6.3A<br>8A - 16A<br>210%<br>0.032A - 0.100A<br>0.125A - 6.3A<br>8A - 16A<br>275%<br>0.032A - 0.100A<br>0.125A - 6.3A<br>8A - 16A<br>400%<br>0.032A - 0.100A<br>0.125A - 6.3A<br>8A - 16A<br>1000%<br>0.032A - 0.100A<br>0.125A - 6.3A<br>8A - 16A<br>~~||~~<br>~~[||~~<br>~~[||~~<br>~~[||~~<br>~~[||~~<br>~~[||~~<br>~~[||;~~|**Opening Time**<br>60 minutes, Minimum<br>60 minutes, Minimum<br>30 minutes, Minimum<br>120 sec., Maximum<br>120 sec., Maximum<br>120 sec., Maximum<br>200 ms., Min.; 10 sec. Max.<br>600 ms., Min.; 10 sec. Max.<br>600 ms., Min.; 10 sec. Max.<br>40 ms., Min.; 3 sec. Max.<br>150 ms., Min.; 3 sec. Max.<br>150 ms., Min.; 3 sec. Max.<br>10 ms., Min.; 300 ms. Max.<br>20 ms., Min.; 300 ms. Max.<br>20 ms., Min.; 300 ms. Max.|
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*** -** Approval for Cartridge versions only 

© 2020 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: BA.08/26/20 

**Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses** 5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series 

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## ~~**Electrical Characteristics**~~ 

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Maximum  Maximum  Agency Approvals<br>CodeAmp  RatingAmp (A) Voltage Rating (V) InterruptingRating Nominal Cold Resistance (Ohms) I [2] Nominal Melting t (A [2 ] sec) Voltage Drop at Rated  Dissipation Power  PSE<br>Current (mV) At 1.5ln(W)<br>.032 0.032 250 48.258 0.011 5000 1.6 - x x - x x x x x<br>.040 0.04 250 31.862 0.011 4000 1.6 - x x - x x x x x<br>.050 0.05 250 21.292 0.027 3500 1.6 - x x - x x x x x<br>.063 0.063 250 14.268 0.046 3000 1.6 - x x - x x x x x<br>.080 0.08 250 9.07 0.075 2500 1.6 x x x - x x x x x<br>.100 0.1 250 6.018 0.079 2000 1.6 x x x - x x x x x<br>.125 0.125 250 4.2 0.1465 1900 1.6 x x x - x x x x x<br>.160 0.16 250 3.7 0.144 1500 1.6 x x x - x x x x x<br>.200 0.2 250 1.6 0.341 1300 1.6 x x x - x x x x x<br>.250 0.25 250 1.0495 0.5405 1100 1.6 x x x - x x x x x<br>.315 0.315 250 35 A @ 250 VAC 0.8475 1.11 1000 1.6 x x x - x x x x x<br>.400 0.4 250 0.535 1.325 900 1.6 x x x - x x x x x<br>.500 0.5 250 0.37 2.825 300 1.6 x x x - x x x x x<br>.630 0.63 250 0.275 4.675 250 1.6 x x x - x x x x x<br>.800 0.8 250 0.0813 3.37 150 1.6 x x x - x x x x x<br>001. 1 250 0.0613 6.73 150 1.6 x x x x x x x x x<br>1.25 1.25 250 0.0446 12.65 150 1.6 x x x x x x x x x<br>01.6 1.6 250 0.0336 23.35 150 1.6 x x x x x x x x x<br>002. 2 250 0.0293 14.45 150 1.6 x x x x x x x x x<br>02.5 2.5 250 0.0219 23.25 120 1.6 x x x x x x x x x<br>3.15 3.15 250 0.0173 38.15 100 1.6 x x x x x x x x x<br>004. 4 250 40 A @ 250 VAC 0.0129 69.1 100 1.6 x x x x x x x x x<br>005. 5 250 50 A @ 250 VAC 0.0104 111.0 100 1.6 x x x x x x x x x<br>06.3 6.3 250 63 A @ 250 VAC 0.0076 198.5 100 1.6 x x x x x x x x x<br>008. 8 250 80 A @ 250 VAC 0.0059 341.5 100 4 - x - x x x - x x<br>010. 10 250 100 A @ 250 VAC 0.0045 568.0 100 4 - x - x x x - x x<br>12.5 12.5 250 63 A @ 250 VAC 0.0034 889.0 100 4 - - - x x - - x -<br>015. 15 250 100 A @ 250 VAC 0.0028 1405.00 100 4 - - - x x x - x x*<br>016. 16 250 63 A @ 250 VAC 0.0021 1955.00 100 4 - - - - x - - x -<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


*** -** Approval for cartidge versions only 

## ~~**Temperature Re-rating Curve**~~ 

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Average Time Current Curves<br>10000<br>1000<br>100<br>10<br>1<br>0.1<br>0.01<br>0.01  0.1  1  10  100<br>CURRENT IN AMPERES<br>0.032A 0.040A 0.050A 0.063A 0.080A 0.100A 0.125A 0.160A 0.200A 0.250A 0.315A 0.400A 0.500A 0.630A 0.800A 1A 1.25A 1.6A 2A 2.5A 3.15A 4A 5A 6.3A 8A 10A 12.5A 15A 16A<br>TIME IN SECONDS<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


© 2020 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: BA.08/26/20 

**Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses** 5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series 

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

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300<br>280<br>260<br>240<br>220<br>200<br>180<br>160<br>140<br>120<br>100<br>80<br>60<br>40<br>20<br>0<br>Time (Seconds)<br>Preheat Time Cooling Time<br>Dwell Time<br>Temperature (°C) - Measured on bottom side of board 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **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. 

## ~~**Product Characteristics**~~ 

||**Body:**Glass|
|---|---|
|**Material**|**Cap:**Nickel–plated Brass<br>**Leads:**Tin–plated Copper|
|**Terminal Strength**|MIL-STD-202, Method 211, Test Condition A|
|**Solderability**|MIL-STD-202, Method 208|
||**Cap1:**Brand logo, current and|
|**Product Marking**|voltage ratings|
||**Cap2:**Agency approval marks|
|**Packaging**|Available in Bulk (M=1000 pcs/pkg) or on Tape/Reel<br>(MRET1=1000pcs/reel)|



|**Operating Temperature**|–55ºC to +125ºC|
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|**Thermal Shock**|MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Test Condition B (5<br>cycles,–65°C to +125°C)|
|**Vibration**|MIL-STD-202, Method 201|
||MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Test Condition A|
|**Humidity**|(High RH (95%) and elevated temperature|
||(40°C) for 240 hours)|
|**Salt Spray**|MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Test Condition B|



© 2020 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: BA.08/26/20 

**Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses** 5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series 

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20+0.5<br>0218 000P  5.2+0.1<br>-0.2<br>5.1+0.6 5.1+0.6<br>5.6±0.4<br>0218.032 XEP 40±1.0 21.5±1.0<br>to<br>0218.100XEP<br>0.65±0.05<br>5.5±0.3<br>0218.125 XEP 40±1.0 21.5±1.0<br>to<br>0218016. XEP<br>See Notes*<br>Notes:  All dimensions in mm<br>* 0.032A-6.3A have 0.65±0.05 diameter lead.<br>   8A-16A have 0.8±0.05 diameter lead.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## ~~**Part Numbering System**~~ 

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0218 xxxx M X E P<br>Series<br>Amp Code<br>Refer to Amp Code column of<br>Electrical Characteristics Table<br>Quantity Code<br>M = 1000<br>Packaging Code<br>X = Filler<br>Option Codes<br>Blank : Cartidge Type Fuse<br>E  : Axial Lead Fuse<br>Lead-free<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## ~~**Packaging**~~ 

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Quantity &<br>Packaging Option Packaging Specification Quantity  Packaging Code Taping Width<br>218 Series<br>Bulk N/A 1000 MX N/A<br>Bulk N/A 1000 MXE N/A<br>Reel and Tape EIA 296-E 1000 MRET1 T1=53mm (2.087”)<br>Bulk N/A 1000 MXG N/A<br>Bulk N/A 1000 MXB N/A<br>Bulk N/A 100 HX N/A<br>Recommended Accessories<br>Accessory Type Series Description Max Application Voltage Max Application Amperage<br>345_ISF Panel Mount Shock-Safe Fuseholder 20<br>Holder 345 Shock-Safe Fuseholder with PC Mount, Solder Mount and Panel Mount options 20<br>830 PC Mount Shock-Safe Miniature Fuseholder 16<br>520 Metric OMNI-BLOK® Fuse Block  10<br>Block 646 PC Mount Miniature Fuse Block  250 6.3<br>658 Surface Mount Miniature Fuse Block  10<br>520_W PC Mount Miniature Fuse Clip 6.3<br>Clip 111 PC Board Mount Fuse Clip 10<br>445 PC Board Mount Fuse Clip 10<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Notes:** 

**1.** Do not use in applications above rating. 

**2.** Please refer to fuseholder data sheet for specific re-rating information. 

**3.** Please contact factory for applications greater than the max voltage and amperage shown. 

**Disclaimer Notice -** Information furnished is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, users should independently evaluate the suitability of and test each product selected for their own applications. Littelfuse products are not designed for, and may not be used in, all applications. Read complete Disclaimer Notice at: www.littelfuse.com/disclaimer-electronics. 

© 2020 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: BA.08/26/20 



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