# CARTRIDGE FUSE, FAST ACTING, 2.5A, 250V

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/023502.5HXP/cartridge-fuse-fast-acting-25a-250v
**SKU**: 023502.5HXP
**Manufacturer**: LITTELFUSE
**Category**: Circuit Protection || Fuses & Fuse Accessories || Fuses || Cartridge Fuses
**Price**: €0.2910
**Stock**: 200+
**Lead Time**: 126 days (indicative)

## Description

Blow Characteristic:Fast Acting; Fuse Current:2.5A; Voltage Rating VAC:250V; Fuse Size Metric:5mm x 20mm; Fuse Size Imperial:0.2" x 0.79"; Product Range:235 Se 26K8388

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuse Current | 2.5A |
| Product Range | 235 Series |
| Fuse Size Metric | 5mm x 20mm |
| Fuse Size Imperial | 0.2" x 0.79" |
| Voltage Rating Vac | 250V |
| Blow Characteristic | Fast Acting |
| Breaking Capacity Current Ac | 100A |

## Datasheet

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**Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses** 5×20 mm > Fast-Acting > 235 Series 

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## 235 Series, 5×20 mm, Fast-Acting ~~Fuse~~ 

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

5×20mm fast-acting glass body cartridge fuse designed to UL specification. 

- ~~**Features**~~ 

- ~~Lo~~ • Designed to UL/CSA/ • RoHS compliant and ANCE 248 Standard lead-free 

- Available in cartridge and axial lead format 

## ~~**Agency Approvals** es~~ §=— 

## ~~**Applications**~~ 

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

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Agency Agency File Number Ampere Range<br>utilization equipment to provide individual protection for<br>Cartridge: components or internal circuits.<br>   NBK030609-JP1021A 1A - 3.5A<br>   NBK190609-JP1021A 4A -5A<br>PS    NBK030609-JP1021B 6A -7A<br>E Leaded: Electrical Characteristics for Series<br>oO    NBK030609-JP1021C 1A - 3.5A Po<br>   NBK190609-JP1021B 4A -5A % of Ampere<br>   NBK030609-JP1021D 6A -7A Rating Ampere Rating Opening Time<br>   SU05001 – 3007 0.100A – 0.400A<br>100% 4 hours, Minimum<br>   SU05001 – 2002 0.500A – 3A<br>   SU05001 – 2003 4A – 6A   135% 0.100A – 7A 1 hour, Maximum<br>200% 5 seconds, Maximum<br>. E10480 0.100A - 7A —<br>@)<br>Additional Information<br>29862 0.100A - 7A<br>€ Lo<br>N/A 0.100A – 7A<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Additional Information<br>Lo<br>iF<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>


© 2019 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Application testing is strongly recommended. Revised: 02/05/19 

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**Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses** 5×20 mm > Fast-Acting > 235 Series 

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

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Voltage  Nominal Cold  Nominal  Agency Approvals<br>Amp Code [Amp Rating] (A) Rating (V) InterruptingRating Resistance (Ohms) Melting I [2] t  PSE<br>(A [2]  sec)<br>.100 0.1 250 8.4000 0.00127 x x x x<br>.125 0.125 250 5.7500 0.00273 x x x x<br>.200 0.2 250 3.1500 0.00867 x x x x<br>.250 0.25 250 2.2500 0.01660 x x x x<br>.300 0.3 250 35A @ 250VAC 1.6000 0.03215 x x x x<br>.400 0.4 250 10kA @ 125VAC 1.075 0.05845 x x x x<br>.500 0.5 250 0.4265 0.06915 x x x x<br>.600 0.6 250 0.3195 0.11200 x x x x<br>.700 0.7 250 0.2625 0.15600 x x x x<br>.800 0.8 250 0.1920 0.25300 x x x x<br>001. 1 250 0.1530 0.46750 x x x x x<br>1.25 1.25 250 0.1055 1.08500 x x x x x<br>01.6 1.6 250 0.0758 2.02500 x x x x x<br>100A @ 250VAC<br>002. 2 250 0.0603 2.64500 x x x x x<br>10kA @ 125VAC<br>02.5 2.5 250 0.0437 5.44500 x x x x x<br>003. 3 250 0.0347 8.39500 x x x x x<br>03.5 3.5 250 0.0331 17.14000 x x x<br>004. 4 125 0.0246 17.14000 x x x x x<br>005. 5 125 0.0184 27.41000 x x x x x<br>10kA @ 125VAC<br>006. 6 125 0.0148 47.32500 x x x x x<br>007. 7 125 0.0157 64.81500 x x x<br>Temperature Re-rating Curve Average Time Current Curves<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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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>0.1 1 10 100 1000<br>CURRENT IN AMPERES<br>0.100A 0.125A 0.200A 0.250A 0.300A 0.400A 0.500A 0.600A 0.700A 0.800A 1A 1.25A 1.6A 2A 2.5A 3A 4A 5A 6A<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. 

Please contact Littelfuse for details on T-C curve for 7A rating 

© 2019 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 02/05/19 

**Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses** 5×20 mm > Fast-Acting > 235 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**~~ 

|**Materials**|Body: Glass<br>Cap: Nickel–plated brass|
|---|---|
||Leads: Tin–plated Copper|
|**Terminal Strength**|MIL-STD-202, Method 211 .<br>Test Condition A|
|**Solderability**|MIL-STD-202 Method 208|
|**Product Marking**|Cap 1: Brand logo, current and voltage<br>rating<br>Cap 2: Series and agency approval<br>markings|
|**Packaging**|Available in Bulk (M=1000 pcs/pkg) or on<br>Tape/Reel (MRET1=1000 pcs/reel)|



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



© 2019 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 02/05/19 

**Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses** 5×20 mm > Fast-Acting > 235 Series 

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Dimensions Part Numbering System<br>20+0.5 0235 xxxx M X E P<br>0235000P 5.2+0.1<br>-0.2 Series<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 Quantity Code<br>0235. 100  XEP 40±1.0 21.5±1.0 M = 1000<br>to<br>Packaging Code<br>0235. 400  XEP<br>0.65±0.05 X = Filler<br>Option Code<br>E = Axial Leaded<br>Lead-free<br>5.5±0.3<br>0235. 500  XEP 40±1.0 21.5±1.0<br>to<br>0235 006 .XEP<br>0.65±0.05*<br>All dimensions in mm<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## Notes: 

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* Ratings above 6.3A have 0.8±0.05 diameter lead.<br>Packaging<br>Quantity &<br>Packaging Option Packaging Specification Quantity Taping Width<br> Packaging Code<br>235 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>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. 

**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. 

© 2019 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 02/05/19 



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