# Resettable Fuse, PPTC, PolySwitch RUSBF Series, 16 VDC, 2.5 A, 5 A, 40 s, Rectangular

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/RF3398-000/resettable-fuse-pptc-polyswitch-rusbf-series-16
**SKU**: RF3398-000
**Manufacturer**: LITTELFUSE
**Category**: Circuit Protection || Thermistors || Resettable Fuses || Radial Leaded PPTCs
**Price**: €0.3340
**Stock**: 200+
**Lead Time**: 85 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | To Be Advised |
| Height | 18.3mm |
| Length | 11.4mm |
| Diameter | - |
| Thickness | 3mm |
| Fuse Shape | Rectangular |
| Lead Spacing | 5.8mm |
| Time To Trip | 40s |
| Trip Current | 5A |
| Product Range | PolySwitch RUSBF Series |
| Voltage Rating | 16VDC |
| Holding Current | 2.5A |
| Current Rating Max | 40A |
| Operating Temperature Max | 85°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -40°C |
| Automotive Qualification Standard | - |

## Datasheet

📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:3516032/)

© 2015 TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies. All Rights Reserved 

## TE Connectivity: Every Connection Counts 

 CIRCUIT PROTECTION 

## RADIAL-LEADED DEVICES 

TE CONNECTIVITY (TE) RUSBF250 

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|Raychem | PolySwitch Devices , PPTC , RUSBF|
|RUSBF250|
|TE Internal Number: RF3398-000|
|Always EU RoHS/ELV Compliant|
|Hold Current (Room Temperature)|(A)|2.5|
|Voltage (Max)|(V)|16|
||Active|
|Current (Max)|(A)|40|
|Lead Type|Kinked Lead|
|Trip Current (Room Temperature)|(A)|5|

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|Catalog Pages/Data Sheets|CATALOG PAGES FOR POLYSWITCH RADIAL|
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|Product Specifications|
|Product Specification|RUSBF250|
|PDF|
|English|

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Please review product documents or contact us for the latest agency approval information. 

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|Product Type Features|Product Type|[PolySwitch Resettable Devices]|
|Electrical Characteristics|Hold Current (Room Temperature)|(A)|[2.5]|
|Voltage (Max)|(V)|[16]|
|Current (Max)|(A)|[40]|
|Trip Current (Room Temperature)|(A)|[5]|
|Resistance (Min)|(Ω)|[.02]|
|Resistance (Max)|(Ω)|[.036]|
|Resistance (Max) (20°C, 1-Hr Post Trip)|(Ω)|[.06]|
|Time to Trip (Max)|(seconds)|[40]|
|Power Dissipation (Typical)|(W)|[1.2]|
|Body Features|Lead Type|[Kinked Lead]|

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Lead Spacing (mm) 

5 05 

||Lead Spacing (mm)|5.05|
|---|---|---|
||Coating|Coated|
|Termination Features|Construction|Radial-Leaded|
|Usage Conditions|Operating Temperature (Max) (°C)|85|
|Industry Standards|CSA File Number|CA78165|
||TUV Certificate Number|Available on Request (per IEC 60730-1)|
||UL File Number|E74889|
|Packaging Features|Packaging Method|Bag|
|Product Compliance|Statement of Compliance||
||PDF||
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