# Fuse, Cartridge, Medium Acting, 4 A, 125 V, 5mm x 20mm, 0.2" x 0.79", 233

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/0233004.MXP/fuse-cartridge-medium-acting-4-a-125-v-5mm-x-20mm
**SKU**: 0233004.MXP
**Manufacturer**: LITTELFUSE
**Category**: Circuit Protection || Fuses & Fuse Accessories || Fuses || Cartridge Fuses
**Price**: €0.4870
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 113 days (indicative)

## Description

Blow Characteristic:Medium Acting; Fuse Current:4A; Voltage Rating VAC:125V; Fuse Size Metric:5mm x 20mm; Fuse Size Imperial:0.2" x 0.79"; Product Range:233 Series; Breaking Capac

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (25-Jun-2020) |
| Fuse Current | 4A |
| Product Range | 233 |
| Fuse Size Metric | 5mm x 20mm |
| Fuse Size Imperial | 0.2" x 0.79" |
| Voltage Rating Vac | 125V |
| Blow Characteristic | Medium Acting |
| Breaking Capacity Current Ac | 10kA |

## Datasheet

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**Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses** 5×20 mm > Medium-Acting > 233 Series 

**RoHS** ~~**Pb**~~ **PSE** ~~_IQ@E@OE OE~~ 

## 233 Series, 5×20 mm, Medium-Acting F ~~use~~ 

## **Description** ~~Po~~ 

5×20mm medium–acting glass body fuse designed to UL specification. ~~**Features** Po~~ 

- Designed to UL/CSA/ • RoHS compliant and ANCE 248-1 and 248-14 lead-free Standards • Available in cartridge and axial lead format 

## ~~**Agency Approvals** Lo~~ 

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Agency Agency File Number Ampere Range<br>Cartridge:<br>   NBK190609-JP1021A 1A – 5A<br>PS    NBK030609-JP1021B 6A – 10A<br>E Leaded:<br>oO    NBK190609-JP1021B 1A – 5A<br>   NBK030609-JP1021D 6A – 10A<br>( G    N/A 1A – 10A<br>   E10480 1A – 10A<br>   SU05001 - 2010 1A – 6.5A<br>[G<br>1A – 6A<br>   29862<br>@. 8A – 10A<br>Additional Information<br>Lo<br>Datasheet Resources Samples Accessories<br>For recommended fuse accessories for this product series,<br>see ‘Recommended Accessories’ section.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


~~**Applications** _——~~ Used as supplementary protection in appliance or utilization equipment to provide individual protection for components or internal circuits. 

|~~**Electrical Characteristics for Series**~~<br>% of Ampere<br>Rating<br>Ampere<br>Rating<br>Opening Time<br>1A – 3.5A<br>4 hours, Minimum<br>~~Lo~~|
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|100%<br>4A – 7A<br>1 hour, Minimum|
|8A – 10A<br>1 hour, Minimum<br>1A – 3.5A<br>15 sec., Min; 1500 sec., Max.|
|135%<br>4A – 7A<br>15 sec., Min; 1500 sec., Max.<br>8A – 10A<br>3 sec., Min; 3600 sec., Max.<br>200%<br>1A – 3.5A<br>.60 sec., Min; 3 sec., Max.<br>4A – 7A<br>.60 sec., Min; 3 sec., Max.<br>8A – 10A<br>0.4 sec., Min; 2.25 sec., Max.<br>~~F~~|



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

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Agency Approvals<br>Amp  Voltage  Interrupting Nominal Cold  Nominal Melting<br>Amp Code Rating (A) Rating (V) Rating Resistance (Ohms) I [2] t (A [2]  sec) PSE<br>« @. |<} [e<br>001. a 1 125 es 0.1750 1.97500 x x x x x<br>1.25 ee 1.25 125 es 0.1263 3.39000 x x x x x<br>01.6 es 1.6 125 Rs 0.0880 6.14000 x x x x x<br>002. a 2 125 ee 0.0684 9.97000 x x x x x<br>02.5 es 2.5 125 es 0.0521 17.04500 x x x x x<br>003. ee 3 125 0.0431 26.24000 x x x x x<br>3.15 ee 3.15 125 es 0.0380 29.79500 x x x x x<br>03.5 3.5 125 10 kA @ 125VAC 0.0322 36.27500 x x x x x<br>ee es<br>004. a 4 125 a 0.0293 51.61000 x x x x x<br>005. a 5 125 es 0.0217 89.97500 x x x x x<br>006. ee 6 125 a 0.0179 131.45500 x x x x x<br>06.3 a 6.3 125 es 0.0166 151.90500 x x x x x<br>007. es 7 125 es 0.0137 157.31000 x x x<br>008. 8 125 0.0084 169.43500 x x x x<br>010. =a 10 125 aS555 0.0066 274.11500 x x x x<br>© 2016 Littelfuse, Inc.<br>Application testing is strongly recommended. Specifications are subject to change without notice.<br>Revised: 06/06/16<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


**Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses** 5×20 mm > Medium-Acting > 233 Series 

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Average Time Current Curves<br>10000<br>1000<br>100<br>0.1<br>0.01<br>0.001<br>1 10 100 1000<br>CURRENT IN AMPERES<br>Recommended Process Parameters:<br>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>1A 1.25A 1.6A 2A 2.5A3A 3.15A 3.5A 4A 5A 6A 6.3A 7A 8A 10A<br>TIME IN SECONDS<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Note: 

Rerating depicted in this curve is in addition to the standard derating of 25% for continuous operation. 

## ~~**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 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.** 

© 2016 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 06/06/16 

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

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Body: Glass Operating Temperature –55ºC to +125ºC<br>Materials Cap: Nickel–plated brass<br>Leads: Tin–plated Copper MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Test<br>Thermal Shock<br>Terminal Strength MIL-STD-202, Method 211, Test Condition A Condition B: (5 cycles –65ºC to +125ºC)<br>Solderability MIL-STD-202 Method 208 Vibration MIL-STD-202, Method 201<br>Cap 1: Brand logo, current and voltage  MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Test<br>rating Humidity Condition A. high RH (95%) and<br>Product Marking Cap 2: Series and agency approval  elevated temp (40ºC) for 240 hours<br>markings<br>MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Test<br>Available in Bulk (M=1000 pcs/pkg) or on  Salt Spray Condition B<br>Packaging<br>Tape/Reel (MRET1=1000 pcs/reel)<br>Dimensions Part Numbering System<br>0233  000P 0233 xxxx M X P<br>20+0.5<br>5.2+0.1 Series<br>-0.2<br>Amp Code<br>5.1+0.6 5.1+0.6<br>Refer to Amp Code column of<br>0233 000 XEP  Electrical Characteristics Table<br>40±1.0 21.5±1.0 5.5±0.3 Quantity Code<br>M = 1000<br>0.65±0.05* Packaging Code<br>X = Filler<br>All dimensions in mm<br>Notes: * Ratings above 6.3A have 0.8±0.05 diameter lead.  Lead-free<br>Packaging<br>Packaging Option Packaging Specification Quantity Quantity & Packaging Code Taping Width<br>233 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 MXB N/A<br>Recommended Accessories<br>Max  Max<br>Accessory<br>Series Description Application  Application<br>Type<br>Voltage Amperage<br>345_ISF Panel Mount Shock-Safe Fuseholder 10<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. 

© 2016 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 06/06/16 



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