# Fuse, PCB Leaded, 3 A, 125 V, PICO II 251 Series, 125 V, Very Fast Acting, Axial Leaded ![Product image](https://novapart.co/image/farnell:2752720/) **URL**: https://novapart.co/products/0251003.MAT1L/fuse-pcb-leaded-3-a-125-v-pico-ii-251-series-very **SKU**: 0251003.MAT1L **Manufacturer**: LITTELFUSE **Category**: Circuit Protection || Fuses & Fuse Accessories || Fuses || PCB Fuses **Price**: €0.4820 **Stock**: 500+ **Lead Time**: 64 days (indicative) ## Description Fuse Current:3A; Voltage Rating VAC:125V; Product Range:PICO II 251 Series; Voltage Rating V DC:125V; Blow Characteristic:Very Fast Acting; Fuse Case Style:Axial Leaded; Breaking Capaci ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |---|---| | Svhc | To Be Advised | | Fuse Current | 3A | | Product Range | PICO II 251 Series | | Fuse Case Style | Axial Leaded | | Voltage Rating Vac | 125V | | Voltage Rating Vdc | 125V | | Blow Characteristic | Very Fast Acting | | Breaking Capacity Current Ac | 50A | | Breaking Capacity Current Dc | 300A | ## Datasheet 📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:2752720/) Fuse **Datasheet** **251/253 Series** PICO[® ] II Very Fast-Acting Fuse ## **PS** HF ‘Abus @ cWAdus|**Agency File/Certificate Number**|**Agency File/Certificate Number**|**Ampere Range**
0.062A - 15A| |---|---|---|---| ||**253 Series**
N/A|**251 Series**
E10480|| ||N/A|29862|0.062A - 15A| |**PS**
**E**
eo|N/A|PSE_NBK200416-JP1021|1A - 5A| |A|N/A|J50158379|0.500A - 10A| |**QPL**|FM10|N/A|0.062A - 15A| ||N/A|2020970207000061|0.500A, 1A, 2A,
2.5A, 3A, 4A, 5A| ## **Electrical Characteristics for Series** |**% of Ampere Rating**
100%|**Ampere Rating**
0.062A - 15A|**Opening Time**
4 Hours, Min.| |---|---|---| |200%|0.062A - 7A|1 Second, Max.| ||10A|3 Seconds, Max.| ||12 - 15A|10 Seconds, Max.| |275%|0.500A, 1A, 2A,
2.5A, 3A, 4A, 5A,
7A,10A|300 msecs., Max.| |400%|0.5A, 1A, 2A, 2.5A,
3A,4A,5A,7A,10A|30 msecs., Max.| |1000%|0.500A, 1A, 2A,
2.5A,3A,4A,5A|4 msecs., Max.| **Note:** See Electrical Specifications by Item table for specific approved ratings. © 2021 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: GD.10/11/21 **1** Fuse **Datasheet** **251/253 Series** PICO[® ] II Very Fast-Acting Fuse **==> picture [52 x 52] intentionally omitted <==** **==> picture [312 x 52] intentionally omitted <==** ## **Electrical Specifications by Item** **==> picture [505 x 294] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Agency Approvals
Max Nominal Nom
Ampere Rating(A) CodeAmp Ordering Number (Std.) Ordering Number (Mil.) Voltage Rating (V) InterruptingRating Resistance (Ohms)Cold I [2] Nominal Melting t (A [2 ] sec) Voltage Drop (V) PSE 253 Series QPL
Only
.062 .062 251.062 253.062 125 7.000 0.000113 1.4 x x - - x -
.125 .125 251.125 253.125 125 1.700 0.00174 0.285 x x - - x -
.200 .200 251.200 253.200 125 0.895 0.0048 0.345 x x - - - -
.250 .250 251.250 253.250 125 0.665 0.0116 0.24 x x - - x -
.375 .375 251.375 253.375 125 0.395 0.0296 0.215 x x - - x -
.500 .500 251.500 253.500 125 0.302 0.0598 0.2165 x x - x x x
.630 .630 251.630 125 0.205 0.08 0.188 x x - - - -
.750 .750 251.750 253.750 125 0.175 0.153 0.176 x x - x x -
300 A @
1.00 001. 251001. 253001. 125 125VDC 0.128 0.256 0.194 x x x x x x
1.25 1.25 2511.25 125 0.100 0.390 0.2 x x x - - -
1.50 01.5 25101.5 25301.5 125 50A@ 0.0823 0.587 0.21 x x x x x -
125VAC
2.00 002. 251002. 253002. 125 0.0473 0.405 0.141 x x x x x x
2.50 02.5 25102.5 125 0.0360 0.721 0.132 x x x x - x
3.00 003. 251003. 253003. 125 0.0295 1.19 0.131 x x x x x x
3.50 03.5 25103.5 125 0.0240 1.58 0.1205 x x x x - -
4.00 004. 251004. 253004. 125 0.0204 2.45 0.114 x x x x x x
5.00 005. 251005. 253005. 125 0.0158 4.14 0.11 x x x x x x
7.00 007. 251007. 253007. 125 0.0107 10.4 0.102 x x - x x -
10.0 010. 251010. 253010. 125 0.0072 25.5 0.1 x x - x x -
12.0 012. 251012. 32 300A@32VDC 0.0059 45.2 0.0878 x x - - - -
&
15.0 015. 251015. 253015. 32 0.00446 68.8 0.071 x x - - x -
50A@32VAC
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**Note:** Higher ampere ratings are available. Please contact Littelfuse Technical Support or your Littelfuse products representative for assistance. ## **Temperature Re-rating Curve** **==> picture [244 x 164] intentionally omitted <==** ## **Note:** **1.** Re-rating depicted in this curve is in addition to the standard derating of 25% for continuous operation. ## **Average Time Current Curves** **==> picture [245 x 268] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.001
0.05 0.1 1 10 100 1000
CURRENT IN AMPERES
.062A .125A .250A .375A .500A .630A .750A 1A 1.25A 1.5A 2A 2.5A 3A 3.5A 4A 5A 7A 10A 12A 15A
TIME IN SECONDS
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© 2021 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: GD.10/11/21 **2** Fuse **Datasheet** **251/253 Series** PICO[® ] II Very Fast-Acting Fuse ## **Product Characteristics** Encapsulated, Epoxy-coated Body **Materials** 251 Series: Pure tin-coated copper wire leads 253 Series: Solder-coated copper wire leads **Solderability** MIL-STD-202, Method 208 MIL-STD-202, Method 211, Test Condition A (will **Lead Pull Force** withstand a 7lbs. axial pull test) For fuses to MIL-PRF-23419, FM10 change the **Fuses To MIL SPEC** series number from 251 to 253 **Operating** –55ºC to +125ºC (Consider re-rating) **Temperature** MIL-STD-202, Method 201 (10–55 **Vibration** Hz); Method 204, Test Condition C (55–2000 Hz at 10 G’s Peak) MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Test **Shock** Condition I (100 G’s peak for 6 msecs.) MIL-STD-202, Method 302, **Insulation Resistance** Test Condition A (10,000 ohms **(After Opening):** minimum at 100 volts) **Moisture Resistance** MIL-STD-202, Method 106 **Resistance to Soldering Heat**[Withstands 60 seconds above 200][O][C ] and up to 260ºC, maximum **Flammability Rating** UL 94V–0 ## **Soldering Parameters** ## **Recommended Process Parameters:** |**Wave Parameter**
Preheat:
(Depends on Flux Activation Temperature)|**Lead-Free Recommendation**
**for 251 Series only**
(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| **Recommended Hand Soldering Parameters:** Solder Iron Temperature: 350°C +/- 5°C Heating Time: 5 seconds max. ## **Packaging** |**Packaging Option**
*T1: 52.4mm (2.062")
Tape and Reel|**Packaging**
**Specification**
EIA 296|**Quantity &**
**Packaging Code**
Please refer to
available quantities
above in "Part
Numbering
System”| |---|---|---| |**T3: 73mm (2.874')
Tape and Reel|EIA 296|| The default lead length for both ammo pack and loose pack is T1 for 251 and is T3 for 253. ## **Notes:** - T1 dimension is defined as the length of the component between the two tapes. The full component length is 62.7mm (2.468"). **T1 length is for 251 series only.** - ** T3 dimension is defined as the length of the component between the two tapes. The full component length is 83.3.7mm (3.28”). **T3 length is for 253 series only.** **Note:** These devices are not recommended for IR or Convection Reflow process **==> picture [51 x 7] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Dimensions
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## **Part Numbering System** **==> picture [427 x 234] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
251 Series Markings
(T1 lead length) 0251 xxxx N R T1 L
62.7 (2.468")
52.4 (2.062")* Series
27.78 27.78 251 = Standard type
(1.094") 7.11 (.280") (1.094") 253 = Military type
1 A LF Current Rating |]
2.80 Refer to Amp Code column of
6.35 (.25")tape 5.0 (.197") MAX(.11") 6.35 (.25")tape Electrical Specifications Table
1 A LF Quantity
N = 5000
Wire Diameter: P = 2000
0.64 (.025") for 0.062-10 amp,0.81 (.032") for 12-15 amp M = 1000
H = 100
Type of Packaging
253 Series Markings (T3 lead length) R = Reel
A = Ammo Pack
83.31 (3.28")
X = Loose Pack
38.1 73.0 (2.874")** 38.1
(1.5") 7.11 (.280") (1.5") Lead Length
The default lead length for A m mo pack and
LF 1 A Loose pack is now T1 for 251 series, and
2.61 (.103") remains T3 for 253 series, therefore:
6.35 (.25") 5.0 (.197") MAX 6.35 (.25") T1 = 52.4mm (2.062”), 251 series only*
tape tape Blank = 52.4mm (2.062”) for 251 series*
= —= LF 1 A or 73mm (2.874”) for 253 series**
Wire Diameter: Option Codes
0.64 (.025") for 0.062-10 amp, L = RoHS + HF
0.81 (.032") for 15 amp
(Only applies to 251 Series)
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