# Fuse, PCB Leaded, 3 A, 250 VAC, Very Fast Acting, Axial Leaded

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/MCPEP%203A%20250V/fuse-pcb-leaded-3-a-250-vac-very-fast-acting-axial
**SKU**: MCPEP 3A 250V
**Manufacturer**: MULTICOMP PRO
**Category**: Circuit Protection || Fuses & Fuse Accessories || Fuses || PCB Fuses
**Price**: €0.0610
**Stock**: 10+

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuse Current | 3A |
| Fuse Case Style | Axial Leaded |
| Voltage Rating Vac | 250VAC |
| Blow Characteristic | Very Fast Acting |
| Breaking Capacity Current Ac | 50A |

## Datasheet

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Very Fast Acting 

## Axial Lead Fuses 

## **Mechanical Dimensions** 

Dimensions : Millimetres 

## **Electrical Characteristics** 

|**Rated**<br>**Current**|**1In**|**2In**|**3In**|
|---|---|---|---|
||**Minimum**|**Maximum**|**Maximum**|
|0.1A to 5A|4 Hours|1 Seconds|100ms|



## **Interrupting Ratings** 

50 amperes at 250V ac. 

## **Environmental Specifications:** 

Operating Temperature Shock Vibration 

Salt Spray Insulation Resistance Resistance to Solder Heat Thermal Shock Moisture Resistance 

: -55°C to +125°C. 

: MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Condition 1 (100G’s Peak for 6 Milliseconds). 

: MIL-STD-202, Method 201 (10-55Hz); Method 204, Test Condition C (55-2000Hz at 10G’s Peak). 

: MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Test Condition B (48Hours). 

: MIL-STD-202, Method 302, (After Opening) 10,000 ohms minimum at 100 Volts. 

: MIL-STD-202, MSThod 210, Test Condition C (10 Seconds at 260ºC). 

: MIL-STD-202, MSThod 107, Test Condition B (-55ºC to +125ºC). : MIL-STD-202F, Method 106 (90-98% RH), Heat (65ºC). 

## **Physical Specifications:** 

## **Materials:** 

Encapsulated, Epoxy-Coated Body and Solder Coated Copper Wire Leads. Lead Wire : Diameter : 0.64mm. 

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## Axial Lead Fuses Very Fast Acting 

**Part Number Table** 

**Description Part Number** Fuse, Axial, Quick Blow, 0.1A MCPEP 0.1A 250V Fuse, Axial, Quick Blow, 0.125A MCPEP 0.125A 250V Fuse, Axial, Quick Blow, 0.25A MCPEP 0.25A 250V Fuse, Axial, Quick Blow, 0.375A MCPEP 0.375A 250V Fuse, Axial, Quick Blow, 0.5A MCPEP 0.5A 250V Fuse, Axial, Quick Blow, 1A MCPEP 1A 250V Fuse, Axial, Quick Blow, 2A MCPEP 2A 250V Fuse, Axial, Quick Blow, 3A MCPEP 3A 250V Fuse, Axial, Quick Blow, 4A MCPEP 4A 250V Fuse, Axial, Quick Blow, 5A MCPEP 5A 250V ~~==~~ 

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## Axial Lead Fuses 

## Very Fast Acting 

## **Notes:** 

## **International Sales Offices:** 

**AUSTRALIA – Farnell FINLAND – Farnell** Tel No: ++61 1300 361 005 Tel No: ++ 358 9 560 7780 Fax No: ++61 1300 361 225 Fax No: ++ 358 9 345 5411 + **AUSTRIA – Farnell FRANCE – Farnell** Tel No: ++ 43 662 2180 680 Tel No: ++ 33 474 68 99 99 Fax No: ++ 43 662 2180 670 Fax No: ++ 33 474 68 99 90 wt 

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Tel No: ++ 39 02 93 995 200 Fax No: ++ 39 02 93 995 300 **MALAYSIA – Farnell-Newark** Tel No: ++ 60 3 7873 8000 Fax No: ++ 60 3 7873 7000 

**SPAIN – Farnell** Tel No: 901 20 20 80 Fax No: 901 20 20 90 

**SWEDEN – Farnell** Tel No: ++ 46 8 730 50 00 Fax No: ++ 46 8 83 52 62 

**BELGIUM – Farnell** Tel No: ++ 32 3 475 2810 Fax No: ++ 32 3 227 3648 ~~6~~ **BRAZIL – Farnell-Newark – Farnell-Newark** Tel No: ++ 55 11 4066 9400 Fax No: ++ 55 11 4066 9410 

**GERMANY – Farnell** Tel No: ++ 49 89 61 39 39 39 Fax No: ++ 49 89 613 59 01 

**NETHERLANDS – Farnell** Tel No: ++ 31 30 241 7373 Fax No: ++ 31 30 241 7333 

**SWITZERLAND – Farnell** Tel No: ++ 44 204 64 64 Fax No: ++ 44 204 64 54 

**BRAZIL – Farnell-Newark – Farnell-Newark HONG KONGFarnell-Newark – NEW ZEALAND – Farnell UK – Farnell** Tel No: ++ 55 11 4066 9400 Tel No: ++ 852 2268 9888 Tel No: 0800 90 80 80 Tel No: ++ 44 8701 200 200 Fax No: ++ 55 11 4066 9410 Fax No: ++ 852 2268 9899 Fax No: 0800 90 80 81 Fax No: ++ 44 8701 200 201 **CHINA – Farnell-Newark HUNGARY - Farnell NORWAY – Farnell UK – CPC** Tel No: ++86 10 6238 5152 Tel No: ++ 44 870 1200 208 Tel No: 800 146 70 ++ 44 8701 202 530 Fax No: ++86 10 6238 5022 Fax No: ++ 44 870 1200 209 Fax No: 800 146 76 ++ 44 8701 202 531 06CU= **CZECH REPUBLIC - Farnell INDIA - Farnell PORTUGAL – Farnell USA –** Tel No: ++ 44 870 1200 208 Tel No: ++ 44 870 1200 208 Tel No: ++ 34 93 475 8804 **Newark** Fax No: ++ 44 870 1200 209 Fax No: ++ 44 870 1200 209 Fax No: ++ 34 93 474 5288 Tel No: 800 463 9275 = = **DENMARK – Farnell IRELAND – Farnell RUSSIA – Farnell EXPORT – Farnell** Tel No:Fax No: ++ 45 44 53 66 44++ 45 44 53 66 06 Tel No:Fax No: ++ 353 1 830 9277++ 353 1 830 9016 Tel No:Fax No: ++ 44 870 1200 208++ 44 870 1200 209 export Tel No:Fax No: ++ 44 8701 200 208++ 44 8701 200 209 c= **For enquiries from all other markets ESTONIA – Farnell ISRAEL – Farnell SINGAPORE – http://www.farnell.com Farnell-Newark** Tel No: ++ 358 9 560 7780 Tel No: ++ 180 937 0015 Tel No: ++ 65 6788 0200 **http://www.newark.com** Fax No: ++ 358 9 345 5411 Fax No: ++ 180 937 0014 Fax No: ++ 65 6788 0300 **http://www.cpc.co.uk** 

**For enquiries from all other markets** 

**Disclaimer** This data sheet and its contents (the "Information") belong to the Premier Farnell Group (the "Group") or are licensed to it. No licence is granted for the use of it other than for information purposes in connection with the products to which it relates. No licence of any intellectual property rights is granted. The Information is subject to change without notice and replaces all data sheets previously supplied. The Information supplied is believed to be accurate but the Group assumes no responsibility for its accuracy or completeness, any error in or omission from it or for any use made of it. Users of this data sheet should check for themselves the Information and the suitability of the products for their purpose and not make any assumptions based on information included or omitted. Liability for loss or damage resulting from any reliance on the Information or use of it (including liability resulting from negligence or where the Group was aware of the possibility of such loss or damage arising) is excluded. This will not operate to limit or restrict the Group's liability for death or personal injury resulting from its negligence. SPC Multicomp is the registered trademark of the Group. © Premier Farnell plc 2008. 

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