Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses 5×20 mm > Medium-Acting > 234 Series 234 Series, 5×20 mm, Medium-Acting Fuse RoHS PS E Pb Description 5×20mm medium-acting glass/ceramic body cartridge fuse designed to UL specification. Features • Designed to UL/CSA/ ANCE 248 Standard • Glass body for 1-3.5A, Ceramic body for 4-10A • Available in cartridge and axial lead format • RoHS compliant and lead-free Applications Agency Approvals Agency PS E Agency File Number Cartridge: NBK040609-JP1021A NBK040609-JP1021C Leaded: NBK040609-JP1021B NBK040609-JP1021D N/A Ampere Range 1A - 5A 6A - 10A Used as supplementary protection in appliance or utilization equipment to provide individual protection for components or internal circuits. Additional Information 1A - 5A 6A - 10A 1A - 10A SU05001-3001 SU05001-4001 SU05001-2016 1A - 3.15A 3.5A 4A - 10A E10480 1A – 10A Datasheet Samples Resources Electrical Characteristics for Series % of Ampere Rating 29862 100% 135% 200% Ampere Rating Opening Time 1 – 3.5 4 hours, Minimum 4 – 10 1 hour, Minimum 1 – 3.5 4 – 10 1 – 3.5 4 – 10 3 sec., Min; 1 hr. Max 3 sec., Min; 1 hr. Max 400ms., Min; 2.25 sec. Max 400ms., Min; 4 sec. Max Electrical Characteristic Specification by Item Amp Code Ampere Rating (A) Voltage Rating (V) 001. 1.25 01.6 002. 02.5 003. 3.15 03.5 004. 005. 006. 06.3 008. 010. 1 1.25 1.6 2 2.5 3 3.15 3.5 4 5 6 6.3 8 10 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 Interrupting Rating 100A @ 250 VAC 10000A @ 125 VAC 200A @ 250 VAC 10000A @ 125 VAC Nominal Cold Resistance (Ohms) Nominal Melting I2t (A2 sec) 0.1750 0.1262 0.0884 0.0684 0.0521 0.0431 0.0380 0.0322 0.0304 0.0214 0.0194 0.0168 0.0144 0.0107 1.97500 2.06000 6.14000 9.97000 17.04500 26.2400 29.79500 36.27500 10.37000 20.64500 33.01500 37.68500 80.67500 51.40000 Agency Approvals PS E x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x © 2015 Littelfuse, Inc. Application testing is strongly recommended. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 07/29/15 Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses 5×20 mm > Medium-Acting > 234 Series 10A 1.25A 1.6A 2A 2.5A 3A 3.15A 3.5A 4A 5A 6A 6.3A 8A Average Time Current Curves 1A Temperature Re-rating Curve 10000 1000 TIME IN SECONDS 100 10 1 0.1 Note: Rerating depicted in this curve is in addition to the standard derating of 25% for continuous operation. 0.01 0.001 1 10 100 1000 CURRENT IN AMPERES Soldering Parameters - Wave Soldering Recommended Process Parameters: 280 260 Wave Parameter 240 220 Preheat: 200 (Depends on Flux Activation Temperature) 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 Lead-Free Recommendation (Typical Industry Recommendation) Temperature Minimum: 100°C Temperature Maximum: Preheat Time: 150°C 60-180 seconds Solder Pot Temperature: 260°C Maximum Solder Dwell Time: 2-5 seconds Time (Seconds) Cooling Time Preheat Time Dwell Time © 2015 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 07/29/15 240 230 220 210 200 190 180 170 160 150 140 130 120 110 90 100 80 70 60 50 40 30 0 20 Recommended Hand-Solder Parameters: 0 10 Temperature (°C) - Measured on bottom side of board 300 Solder Iron Temperature: 350°C +/- 5°C Heating Time: 5 seconds max. Note: These devices are not recommended for IR or Convection Reflow process. Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses 5×20 mm > Medium-Acting > 234 Series Product Characteristics Materials Body: Glass(1A-3.5A), Ceramic(4A-10A) Cap: Nickel–plated brass Leads: Tin–plated Copper Filter: Sand (4A – 10A) Terminal Strength MIL-STD-202, Method 211, Test Condition A Solderability MIL-STD-202 Method 208 Product Marking Cap 1: Brand logo, current and voltage rating Cap 2: Series and agency approval markings Packaging Operating Temperature –55ºC to +125ºC Thermal Shock MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Test Condition B: (5 cycles –65ºC to +125ºC) Vibration MIL-STD-202 Method 201 Humidity MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Test Condition A. high RH (95%) and elevated temp (40ºC) for 240 hours Salt Spray MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Test Condition B Available in Bulk (V=5, H=100, M=1000 pcs/pkg) or on Tape/Reel (MRET1=1000 pcs/reel) Dimensions Part Numbering System 0234 xxxx M X P 20+0.5 5.2+0.1 -0.2 0234 000P 5.1+0.6 0234 000XEP Amp Code Refer to Amp Code column of Electrical Characteristics Table 5.5±0.3 21.5±1.0 40±1.0 Series 5.1+0.6 Quantity Code M = 1000 0.65±0.05* Packaging Code All dimensions in mm X = Filler Notes: * Ratings above 6.3A have 0.8±0.05 diameter lead. Lead-free Packaging Packaging Option 234 Series Bulk Bulk Reel and Tape Packaging Specification Quantity Quantity & Packaging Code Taping Width N/A N/A EIA 296-E 1000 1000 1000 MX MXE MRET1 N/A N/A T1=53mm (2.087”) © 2015 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 07/29/15