Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses 5×20 mm > Medium-Acting > 234 Series 234 Series, 5 x 20 mm, Medium-Acting Fuse PS E Description 5x20mm medium-acting glass/ceramic body cartridge fuse designed to UL specification. Features t %FTJOHFEUP6-$4" ANCE 248 Standard t (MBTTCPEZGPS" Ceramic body for 4-10A t "WBJMBCMFJODBSUSJEHF and axial lead format Agency Approvals Agency PS E t 3P)4DPNQMJBOUBOE lead-free Applications Agency File Number Cartridge Certificates: NBK290502-E10480 C NBK280602-E10480 E NBK280602-E10480 G Leaded Certificates: NBK290502-E10480 H NBK280602-E10480 F NBK280602-E10480 H Certificates: SU05001 – 3001 SU05001 – 4001 SU05001 – 2016 Ampere Range Used as supplementary protection in appliance or utilization equipment to provide individual protection for components or internal circuits. 1A – 3.5A 4A & 5A 6A – 10A Electrical Characteristics for Series 1A – 3.5A 4A & 5A 6A – 10A % of Ampere Rating 1A – 3.15A 3.5A 4A – 10A 100% Listed File: E10480 Guide: JDYX 135% 200% File: 029862 Certificate Class: LR1422-01 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 234 Series 1A – 10A 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 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 3.39000 6.14000 9.97000 17.04500 26.2400 29.79500 36.27500 10.37000 20.64500 33.01500 37.68500 80.67500 129.02500 100A @ 250 VAC 10000A @ 125 VAC 200A @ 250 VAC 10000A @ 125 VAC © 2009 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/234.html for current information. 301 Revised: January 7, 2009 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 234 Series Introduction to & Circuit Protection Axial Lead Cartridge Fuses Transientology 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 Rerating Curve 10000 1000 TIME IN SECONDS 100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001 1 10 100 1000 CURRENT IN AMPERES Soldering Parameters - Wave Soldering Recommended Process Parameters: 280 260 Wave Parameter 240 220 200 Preheat: 180 (Depends on Flux Activation Temperature) 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 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 240 230 220 210 200 190 180 170 160 150 140 130 120 110 90 100 80 70 60 50 40 30 0 0 20 20 10 Temperature (°C) - Measured on bottom side of board 300 Recommended Hand-Solder Parameters: Time (Seconds) Cooling Time Preheat Time Solder Iron Temperature: 350° C +/- 5°C Heating Time: 5 seconds max. Dwell Time Note: These devices are not recommended for IR or Convection Reflow process. 234 Series 302 Revised: January 7, 2009 © 2009 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/234.html for current information. Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses 5×20 mm > Medium-Acting > 234 Series Product Characteristics Terminal Strength MIL-STD-202G, Method 211A, Test Condition A Solderability Reference IEC 60127 Second Edition 2003-01 Annex A Product Marking Cap 1: Brand logo, current and voltage rating Cap 2: Series and agency approval markings Packaging Available in Bulk (V=5, H=100, M=1000 pcs/pkg) or on Tape/Reel (MRET1=1000 pcs/reel) Dimensions Operating Temperature –55ºC to +125ºC Thermal Shock MIL-STD-202G, Method 107G, Test Condition B: (5 cycles –65ºC to +125ºC) Vibration MIL-STD-202F Method 201A Humidity MIL-STD-202G, Method 103B, Test Condition A. high RH (95%) and elevated temp (40ºC) for 240 hours Salt Spray MIL-STD-202G, Method 101D, Test Condition B 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 40 Series 5.1+0.6 22.5 MAX Amp Code Refer to Amp Code column of Electrical Characteristics Table 5.8 MAX Quantity Code M = 1000 0.65* Packaging Code All dimensions in mm X = Filler Notes: * Ratings above 6.3A have 0.8 mm dia 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=52mm (2.062”) © 2009 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/234.html for current information. 303 Revised: January 7, 2009 234 Series 234 Series Materials Body: Glass(1A-3.5A), Ceramic(4A-10A) Cap: Nickel–plated brass Leads: Tin–plated Copper Filter: Sand (4A – 10A)