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

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/31202.5P/cartridge-fuse-fast-acting-25a-250v
**SKU**: 31202.5P
**Manufacturer**: LITTELFUSE
**Category**: Circuit Protection || Fuses & Fuse Accessories || Fuses || Cartridge Fuses
**Price**: €0.2690
**Stock**: 500+
**Lead Time**: 137 days (indicative)

## Description

Blow Characteristic:Fast Acting; Fuse Current:2.5A; Voltage Rating VAC:250V; Fuse Size Metric:6.3mm x 32mm; Fuse Size Imperial:1/4" x 1-1/4"; Product Range:312 26K8456

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuse Current | 2.5A |
| Product Range | 312 Series |
| Fuse Size Metric | 6.3mm x 32mm |
| Fuse Size Imperial | 1/4" x 1-1/4" |
| Voltage Rating Vac | 250V |
| Blow Characteristic | Fast Acting |
| Breaking Capacity Current Ac | 100A |

## Datasheet

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**Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses** 3AG > Fast Acting > 312/318 Series 

## **312/318 Series Lead-Free 3AG, Fast-Acting Fuse PSE** ~~Ie ALi <> © E CE~~ 

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

The 3AG Fast-Acting Fuse solves a broad range of application requirements while offering reliable performance and cost-effective circuit protection. 

~~**Features** Po~~ e In accordance with UL e RoHS compliant and Standard 248-14 Lead-free (except 10mA and 31mA rated e Available in cartridge items) and axial lead format and with various forming dimensions 

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|Agency Approvals|
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|Agency|Agency File Number|Ampere Range|Po|Applications|
|E10480|312 Series: 10mA - 10A/|Used as supplementary protection in appliance or|
|318 Series: 31mA - 10A|utilization equipment to provide individual protection for|
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|AU1410|312 Series: 12A - 30A|components or internal circuits.|
|312 Series: 10mA - 30A|
|LR 29862|
|318 Series: 31mA - 10A|
|Electrical Characteristics for Series|
|©|PSE|NBK040205-|312/318 Series: 1A - 10A|Po|
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|% of Ampere|
|Ampere Rating|Opening Time|
|Rating|
|E10480|318 Series: 12A - 30A|
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|100%|10mA – 35A|4 hours, Minimum|
|312/318 Series:|
|SU05001-|135%|10mA – 35A|1 hour, Maximum|
|1A/ 1.25A / 1.6A/|
|[G|5005/5006/6005/6008|
|2A - 10A|10mA – 10A|5 sec., Maximum|
|i|G|318 Series: 31mA - 10A312 Series: 10mA - 10A|200%|12A – 30A|10 sec., Maximum|

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|Electrical Characteristics for Series|
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|% of Ampere|
|Ampere Rating|Opening Time|
|Rating|
|100%|10mA – 35A|4 hours, Minimum|
|135%|10mA – 35A|1 hour, Maximum|
|10mA – 10A|5 sec., Maximum|
|200%|12A – 30A|10 sec., Maximum|
|35A|20 sec., Maximum|

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**312/318 Series** 

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Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/312.html or /318.html for current information. 

Revised: September 10, 2010 

**Introduction to Circuit ProtectionAxial Lead & Cartridge Fuses** 3AG > Fast Acting > 312/318 SeriesTransientology 

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

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Voltage  Nominal  Nominal  Agency Approvals<br>Amp  Ampere  Interrupting Cold<br>Code Rating (A) Rating (V) Rating Resistance  I [2] Melting t (A [2]  sec) PSE<br>(Ohms)<br>.10 [*] 0.01 250 177.4000 NA x x x [**]<br>.031 [*] 0.031 250 23.6500 0.0000300 x x x<br>.062 0.062 250 24.7000 0.000249 x x x<br>.100 0.1 250 11.2800 0.00102 x x x<br>.125 0.125 250 7.1450 0.00289 x x x<br>.150 0.15 250 5.1300 0.00550 x x x<br>.175 0.175 250 3.8750 0.00960 x x x<br>.187 0.187 250 35A@250Vac 3.4200 0.0128 x x x<br>.200 0.2 250 10KA@125Vac 3.0200 0.0165 x x x<br>.250 0.25 250 2.0100 0.0355 x x x<br>.300 0.3 250 1.4050 0.0689 x x x<br>.375 0.375 250 0.8250 0.185 x x x<br>.500 0.5 250 0.4980 0.483 x x x<br>.600 .6 250 0.3620 0.880 x x x<br>.750 0.75 250 0.2445 1.84 x x x<br>001. 1 250 0.1900 0.760 x x x x x<br>1.25 1.25 250 0.1385 1.45 x x x x x<br>01.5 1.5 250 0.1036 2.35 x x x x<br>01.6 1.6 250 0.0934 2.80 x x x x x<br>1.75 1.75 250 0.0856 3.60 x x x x<br>100A@250Vac<br>01.8 1.8 250 0.0825 3.85 x x x x<br>10KA@125Vac<br>002. 2 250 0.0704 5.20 x x x x x<br>2.25 2.25 250 0.0594 7.20 x x x x x<br>02.5 2.5 250 0.0513 9.54 x x x x x<br>003. 3 250 0.0427 14.0 x x x x x<br>004. 4 250 0.0293 28.5 x x x x x<br>005. 5 250 0.0224 50.0 x x x x x<br>006. 6 250 200A@250Vac 0.0178 118.0 x x x x x<br>007. 7 250 10KA@125Vac 0.0146 118.0 x x x x x<br>008. 8 250 0.0122 166.0 x x x x x<br>010. 10 250 0.0093 298.0 x x x x x<br>012. [*] 12 32 0.0072 234.6 x x [**] x<br>015. [*] 15 32 0.0052 490.5 x x [**] x<br>020. [*] 20 32 300A@32 Vac 0.0035 1029 x x [**] x<br>025. [*] 25 32 0.0024 2041 x x [**] x<br>030. [*] 30 32 0.0019 3717 x x [**] x<br>035. 35 32 0.0013 7531<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/312.html or /318.html for current information. 

**Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses** 3AG > Fast Acting > 312/318 Series 

## ~~**Temperature Rerating Curve**~~ 

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

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## ~~**Average Time Current Curves**~~ 

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**Recommended Hand-Solder Parameters:** 

## **Note:  These devices are not recommended for IR or Convection Reflow process.** 

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

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Body:   Glass<br>Materials Cap:     Nickel–plated brass<br>Leads:  Tin–plated Copper<br>Terminal Strength MILSTD-202G, Method 211A,<br>Test Condition A<br>ls<br>Reference IEC 60127 Second Edition<br>Solderability<br>2003-01 Annex A<br>Cap1:  Brand logo, current and voltage<br>ratings<br>Product Marking<br>Cap2:  Series and agency approval<br>marks<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## ~~**Dimensions**~~ 

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

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Measurements displayed in millimeters (inches)<br>0312 xxxx M X P<br>312 Series<br>Series<br>6.35<br>(.25") Amp Code<br>Refer to Amp Code column of<br>31.75<br>Electrical Characteristics Table<br>(1.25")<br>Quantity Code<br>M = 1000<br>318 Series<br>0.813 Packaging Code<br>(.032") X = Filler<br>6.985<br>(.275") Lead-free<br>e- e~I—- 32.72 39.68 T =<br>(1.288") (1.56") TYP.<br>Standard Length<br>Axial Lead Material:<br>12.70<br>Tin Coated Copper<br>(0.50") TYP<br>Short Lead Option<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## ~~**Packaging**~~ 

|Packaging Option|Packaging Specification|Quantity|Quantity &<br>Packaging Code|Taping Width|
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|**312 Series**|||||
|Bulk|N/A|1000|MX|N/A|
|Bulk|N/A<br>100<br>~~ee~~|||N/A|
|**318 Series**|||||
|Bulk<br>Bulk<br>Bulk|N/A<br>1000<br>MX<br>N/A<br>100<br>N/A<br>1000<br>MXB<br>~~ee~~<br>~~ee~~|||N/A<br>N/A<br>N/A|



**312/318 Series** 

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