# Fuse, Automotive, 600 A, 500 V, 52mm x 38mm, 38EV Series

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/38EV600.ZXBDM/fuse-automotive-600-a-500-v-52mm-x-38mm-38ev
**SKU**: 38EV600.ZXBDM
**Manufacturer**: LITTELFUSE
**Category**: Circuit Protection || Fuses & Fuse Accessories || Fuses || Automotive Fuses
**Price**: €26.2000
**Stock**: 25+
**Lead Time**: 169 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Fuse Current | 600A |
| Product Range | 38EV Series |
| Voltage Rating Vdc | 500V |
| Blow Characteristic | - |
| Auto Blade Fuse Size | 52mm x 38mm |

## Datasheet

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Fuse **Datasheet** 

## **38EV Series** 

High Voltage Fuses – Rated 500 V DC 

## **Description** 

The 38EV fuse is designed for protection of high voltage accessory circuits in electric and hybrid electric vehicles. 

## **Features & Benefits** 

High-contrast ampere marking Refer to ISO 8820-8 on bodies aid identification Industry-standard footprint 

## **Applications** 

EVs 

Hybrid passenger vehicles 

## **Additional Information** 

## **See Disclaimer Notice** 

## **Specifications** 

**Resources Samples** 

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|Voltage Rating:|500 V DC|
|Interrupting Rating:|30 kA @ 500 V DC|
|Recommended Environmental|–40 ˚C to +125 ˚C|
|Temperature:|
|Terminals Material:|Copper / Copper Alloy|
|Housing Material:|Melamine|
|(U.L. 94 Flammability rating – V0)|
|End caps Material:|Zinc Alloy|
|Recommended Mounting|12 ±1 Nm|
|Torque M8:|
|Typical weight:|180 g|
|Refers To:|ISO 8820-8|

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## **Ordering Information** 

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|Part Number|Current Rating (A)|Termination|Package Size|
|38EVxxx.ZXBDM|300 A - 600 A|M8 Bolt Down|48|

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©2024 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 02/14/2025 

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Fuse **Datasheet** 

**38EV Series** High Voltage Fuses – Rated 500 V DC 

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## **Ratings** 

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Part Number Current Test Cable Size (mm [2] ) Typ. Cold Typ. I [2] t<br>Rating (A) Resistance (mΩ) (A [2] s)<br>38EV300.ZXBDM 300 50 0.27 23 930<br>38EV350.ZXBDM 350 70 0.25 26 954<br>38EV400.ZXBDM 400 70 0.21 36 409<br>38EV450.ZXBDM 450 95 0.18 72 140<br>38EV500.ZXBDM 500 150 0.16 89 060<br>38EV600.ZXBDM 600 200 0.14 133 331<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


**Note 1:** The typical I[2] t is an average value calculated from the breaking capacity tests by using the melting time before the arcing occurs. 

## **Dimensions** 

Dimensions in mm. Please refer to the outline drawing for dimensions and tolerances. 

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©2024 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 02/14/2025 

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Fuse **Datasheet** 

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## **38EV Series** 

High Voltage Fuses – Rated 500 V DC 

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## **Time-Current Characteristic** 

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% of Rating Opening Time Min. / Max. (s)<br>100 14 400  / -<br>200 1 / 300<br>300 0.2 / 30<br>500 0.05 / 1<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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**Note:** Current recommendation may be impacted by the final condition of the application (terminals characteristics, wire size etc..). Please contact Littelfuse[®] for more information. 

## **Typical Rerating Curves** 

Temperature security margin is 20%. 

Please contact Littelfuse[®] for Details Regarding Rerating Test Set Up. 

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Max. allowed current load (A) at ambient<br>temperature based on typical derating (°C)<br>-40 -20 0 25 65 85 110 125<br>300 A  240  240  240  240  221 213 203 197<br>350 A  280  280 280 280 258 249 238 231<br>400 A  320 320 320 320 295 284 270 262<br>450 A  360  360 360 360 332 318 304 295<br>500 A  400  400 400 400 368 353 336 327<br>600 A  480  480 480 480 443 427 409 397<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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**Note:** Current recommendation may be impacted by the final condition of the application (terminals characteristics, wire size etc..). Please contact Littelfuse[®] for more information. 

**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 https://www.littelfuse.com/legal/disclaimers/product-disclaimer.aspx 

©2024 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 02/14/2025 

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