# Fuse, Cartridge, Medium Acting, 3.5 A, 250 V, 5mm x 20mm, 0.2" x 0.79", 234 ![Product image](https://novapart.co/image/farnell:1354591/) **URL**: https://novapart.co/products/023403.5MXP/fuse-cartridge-medium-acting-35-a-250-v-5mm-x-20mm **SKU**: 023403.5MXP **Manufacturer**: LITTELFUSE **Category**: Circuit Protection || Fuses & Fuse Accessories || Fuses || Cartridge Fuses **Price**: €0.4730 **Stock**: 1000+ **Lead Time**: 113 days (indicative) ## Description Blow Characteristic:Medium Acting; Fuse Current:3.5A; Voltage Rating VAC:250V; Fuse Size Metric:5mm x 20mm; Fuse Size Imperial:0.2" x 0.79"; Product Range:234 Series; Breaking Ca ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |---|---| | Svhc | No SVHC (25-Jun-2020) | | Fuse Current | 3.5A | | Product Range | 234 | | Fuse Size Metric | 5mm x 20mm | | Fuse Size Imperial | 0.2" x 0.79" | | Voltage Rating Vac | 250V | | Blow Characteristic | Medium Acting | | Breaking Capacity Current Ac | 100A | ## Datasheet 📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:1354591/) **Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses** 5×20 mm > Medium-Acting > 234 Series ## 234 Series, 5×20 mm, Medium-Acting F ~~use~~ ## ~~**RoHS Pb**~~ **PSE** ~~_IO@ EOE Ck~~ **Description** ~~Po~~ 5×20mm medium-acting glass/ceramic body cartridge fuse designed to UL specification. ## ~~**Features**~~ - Designed to UL/CSA/ • Glass body for 1-3.5A, ANCE 248 Standard Ceramic body for 4-10A - Available in cartridge and • RoHS compliant and axial lead format lead-free ## ~~**Agency Approvals** Lo~~ ~~**Applications** [oT~~ Used as supplementary protection in appliance or utilization equipment to provide individual protection for components or internal circuits. **==> picture [505 x 258] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Agency Agency File Number Ampere Range
components or internal circuits.
Cartridge:
NBK040609-JP1021A 1A - 5A
PSE NBK040609-JP1021C 6A - 10A Additional Information
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Leaded:
NBK040609-JP1021B 1A - 5A
NBK040609-JP1021D 6A - 10A
« N/A 1A - 10A Datasheet Resources Samples
SU05001-3001 1A - 3.15A
G SU05001-4001 3.5A Electrical Characteristics for Series
SU05001-2016 4A - 10A [Po
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E10480 % of Ampere Ampere
Opening Time
1A – 10A Rating Rating
29862 1 – 3.5 4 hours, Minimum
G. 100%
4 – 10 1 hour, Minimum
1 – 3.5 3 sec., Min; 1 hr. Max
135%
4 – 10 3 sec., Min; 1 hr. Max
1 – 3.5 400ms., Min; 2.25 sec. Max
200%
4 – 10 400ms., Min; 4 sec. Max
Electrical Characteristic Specifcation by Item
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Ampere Voltage Nominal Cold PO Agency Approvals
Interrupting Nominal Melting
Amp Code Rating(A) Rating (V) Rating Resistance (Ohms) I [2] t (A [2] sec) PSE
001. 1 250 a 0.1750 1.97500 x x x x x
ee iG @ | [e |<
1.25 aa 1.25 250 0.1262 2.06000 x x x x x
01.6 a 1.6 250 a 0.0884 6.14000 x x x x x
002. a 2 250 100A @ 250 VAC a 0.0684 9.97000 x x x x x
02.5 2.5 250 10000A @ 125 VAC 0.0521 17.04500 x x x x x
003. a 3 250 ee 0.0431 26.2400 x x x x x
3.15 a 3.15 eee 250 a 0.0380 29.79500 x x x x x
03.5 SS 3.5 250 ES 0.0322 36.27500 Frre x x x x x
004. a 4 250 a 0.0304 10.37000 x x x x x
005. aa 5 250 0.0214 20.64500 x x x x x
006. a 6 250 200A @ 250 VAC a 0.0194 33.01500 x x x x x
06.3 a 6.3 250 10000A @ 125 VAC es 0.0168 37.68500 x x x x x
008. a 8 250 0.0144 80.67500 x x x x x
010. rr 10 250 a 0.0107 51.40000 x x x x x
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© 2015 Littelfuse, Inc. Application testing is strongly recommended. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 07/29/15 **Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses** 5×20 mm > Medium-Acting > 234 Series **==> picture [93 x 32] intentionally omitted <==** **==> picture [261 x 19] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Temperature Re-rating Curve
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Average Time Current Curves
10000
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.001
1 10 100 1000
CURRENT IN AMPERES
1A 1.25A 1.6A 2A 2.5A 3A 3.15A 3.5A 4A 5A 6A 6.3A 8A 10A
TIME IN SECONDS
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300
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0
Time (Seconds)
Preheat Time Cooling Time
Dwell Time
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
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## **Recommended Process Parameters:** **==> picture [244 x 101] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Wave Parameter Lead-Free Recommendation
Preheat:
(Depends on Flux Activation Temperature) (Typical Industry Recommendation)
Temperature Minimum: 100°C
Temperature Maximum: 150°C
Preheat Time: 60-180 seconds
Solder Pot Temperature: 260°C Maximum
Solder Dwell Time: 2-5 seconds
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## **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.** © 2015 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 07/29/15 **Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses** 5×20 mm > Medium-Acting > 234 Series **==> picture [94 x 32] intentionally omitted <==** ## ~~**Product Characteristics**~~ **==> picture [514 x 343] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Body: Glass(1A-3.5A), Ceramic(4A-10A) Operating Temperature –55ºC to +125ºC
Cap: Nickel–plated brass
Materials
Leads: Tin–plated Copper MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Test
Filter: Sand (4A – 10A) Thermal Shock Condition B: (5 cycles –65ºC to
MIL-STD-202, Method 211, Test Condition +125ºC)
Terminal Strength A
Vibration MIL-STD-202 Method 201
Solderability MIL-STD-202 Method 208
MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Test
Cap 1: Brand logo, current and voltage Humidity Condition A. high RH (95%) and
rating elevated temp (40ºC) for 240 hours
Product Marking
Cap 2: Series and agency approval MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Test
markings Salt Spray Condition B
Available in Bulk (V=5, H=100, M=1000
Packaging pcs/pkg) or on Tape/Reel (MRET1=1000
pcs/reel)
Dimensions Part Numbering System
20+0.5 0234 xxxx M X P
0234 000P 5.2+0.1-0.2
Series
5.1+0.6 5.1+0.6 Amp Code
Refer to Amp Code column of
5.5±0.3 Electrical Characteristics Table
0234 000 XEP 40±1.0 21.5±1.0
Quantity Code
M = 1000
0.65±0.05*
Packaging Code
All dimensions in mm X = Filler
Notes:
Lead-free
* Ratings above 6.3A have 0.8±0.05 diameter lead.
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## ~~**Packaging**~~ **==> picture [507 x 71] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Quantity &
Packaging Option Packaging Specification Quantity Taping Width
Packaging Code
234 Series
Bulk N/A 1000 MX N/A
Bulk N/A 1000 MXE N/A
Reel and Tape EIA 296-E 1000 MRET1 T1=53mm (2.087”)
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