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501 Series – High Current 1206 Fast-Acting Fuse
Description
The 501 Series is a 100% Lead-free, RoHS compliant and
Halogen-free fuse series designed specifically to provide
over- current protection to circuits that operate under high
working ambient temperature up to 150°C.
The general design ensures excellent temperature stability
and performance reliability.
The high I2t values which is typical in the Littelfuse
Ceramic Fuse family, ensure high inrush current withstand
capability.
Agency Approvals
Features
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AGENCY
AGENCY FILE NUMBER
AMPERE RANGE
10A - 20A
from -55ºC to +150ºC
compliant and Halogen-
free
E10480
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over-current protection
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regulator module (VRM)
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and lead-free reflow /
wave soldering
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10A - 20A
Applications
Electrical Characteristics for Series
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Ampere Rating
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Rating
100%
350%
10A – 20A
10A – 20A
4 Hours, Minimum
5 Seconds, Maximum
Electrical Specifications by Item
Agency Approvals
Ampere
Rating
(A)
Max.Voltage
Rating
Interrupting
Nominal
Nominal
Nominal Voltage
Drop At Rated
Current (V)4
Nominal Power
Amp
Code
Rating
Resistance Melting I2T
Dissipation At
(V)
(DC)1
(Ohms)2
(A2Sec.)3
Rated Current (W)
10
12
15
20
010.
012.
015.
020.
24
24
24
24
0.00427
0.00321
0.00250
0.00200
10.385
20.341
36.100
54.760
0.05679
0.04891
0.04605
0.05936
0.5679
0.5870
0.6908
1.1871
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x
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devices be operated continuously at no more than 80% rated current. See “Temperature
Rerating Curve”for additional rerating information.
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© 2009 Littelfuse, Inc.
501 Series
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Revised: August 25, 2009
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/501.html for current information.