Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series
218 Series,
5 x 20 mm, Time-Lag (Slo-Blo
®
) Fuse
Description
5x20mm Time-Lag glass body cartridge fuse designed to
IEC specification.
Features
International (IEC )
Standards for use
globally
specification for Time-
Lag fuses
and axial lead form
lead-free
Agency Approvals
Agency
Agency File Number
Ampere Range
Applications
Used as supplementary protection in appliance or
Cartridge Certificates:
NBK120802-E10480 A&C
Leaded Certificates:
NBK120802-E10480 B&D
Certificates:
2005010207145715
Certificates:
SU05001-3005
SU05001-2008
SU05001-2009
Recognised File:
E10480
Guide:
JDYX2
File:
029862
Acc. Class:
LR1422-30
File:
9850004, 9843043,
811742, 304650, 416270
License:
40013496
License:
40016604
1A – 5A
6.3A – 15A
32mA – 6.3A
32mA – 40mA
50mA – 800mA
1A – 10A
components or internal circuits.
Electrical Characteristics
% of Ampere
Rating
Ampere Rating
32mA–100mA
150%
125mA-6.3A
8A-15A
32mA-100mA
Opening Time
32mA – 16A
32mA – 15A
210%
125mA-6.3A
32mA-100mA
32mA – 6.3A
32mA – 10A
15A*
32mA – 16A
1000%
400%
275%
125mA-6.3A
8A-15A
32mA-100mA
125mA-6.3A
8A-15A
32mA-100mA
125mA-6.3A
8A-15A
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218 Series
218 Series
8A-15A
Introduction to & Cartridge Fuses
Axial Lead Circuit Protection
Transientology
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series
Electrical Characteristics
Amp
Rating
(A)
0.032
0.04
0.05
0.063
0.08
0.1
0.125
0.16
0.2
0.25
0.315
0.4
0.5
0.63
0.8
1
1.25
1.6
2
2.5
3.15
4
5
6.3
8
10
12.5
15
16
Voltage
Rating
(V)
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
40 A @ 250 VAC
50 A @ 250 VAC
63 A @ 250 VAC
80 A @ 250 VAC
100 A @ 250 VAC
63 A @ 250 VAC
100 A @ 250 VAC
63 A @ 250 VAC
35 A @ 250 VAC
Amp
Code
Interrupting
Rating
Nominal
Cold
Resistance
(Ohms)
48.2580
31.8620
21.2920
14.2680
9.0700
6.0180
4.2000
3.7000
1.6000
1.0495
0.8475
0.5350
0.3700
0.2750
0.0813
0.0613
0.0446
0.0336
0.0293
0.0219
0.0173
0.0129
0.0104
0.0076
0.0059
0.0045
0.0034
0.0028
0.0021
Nominal
Melting
I
2
t (A
2
sec)
0.01100
0.01100
0.01700
0.02800
0.07500
0.07900
0.1465
0.14400
0.3410
0.5405
1.1100
1.3250
2.8250
4.6750
3.370
6.730
12.650
23.350
14.450
23.250
38.150
69.10
111.00
198.50
341.50
568.00
889.00
1405.00
1955.00
Nominal
Voltage
Drop at
Rated
Current
(mV)
5000
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1900
1500
1300
1100
1000
900
300
250
150
150
150
150
150
120
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Nominal
Power
Dissipation
At Rated
Current
(W)
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
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Agency Approvals
PS
E
.032
.040
.050
.063
.080
.100
.125
.160
.200
.250
.315
.400
.500
.630
.800
001.
1.25
01.6
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3.15
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Temperature Rerating Curve
Average Time Current Curves
0.032A
0.040A
0.050A
0.063A
0.080A
0.100A
0.125A
0.160A
0.200A
0.250A
0.315A
0.400A
0.500A
0.630A
0.800A
1A
1.25A
1.6A
2A
2.5A
3.15A
4A
5A
6.3A
8A
10A
12.5A
15A
16A
10000
1000
100
TIME IN SECONDS
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
CURRENT IN AMPERES
218 Series
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Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series
Soldering Parameters - Wave Soldering
300
280
260
240
220
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
0
0
Temperature (°C) - Measured on bottom side of board
Recommended Process Parameters:
Wave Parameter
Preheat:
(Typical Industry Recommendation)
Lead-Free Recommendation
100
°
C
150
°
C
60-180 seconds
Solder Pot Temperature:
Solder Dwell Time:
260
°
2-5 seconds
Time (Seconds)
Preheat Time
Dwell Time
Cooling Time
Recommended Hand-Solder Parameters:
Note: These devices are not recommended for IR or
Convection Reflow process.
Product Characteristics
Body:
Glass
Cap:
Nickel–plated Brass
Leads:
Tin–plated Copper
Condition A
Reference IEC 60127 Second
Edition 2003-01 Annex A
Cap1:
Brand logo, current and
Product Marking
Salt Spray
Packaging
Condition B
Cap2:
Vibration
Operating Temperature
Thermal Shock
Terminal Strength
Solderability
–55ºC to +125ºC
Test Condition B (5 cycles, –65
°
C to
+125
°
C)
Material
Humidity
°
C) for 240
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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218 Series
218 Series
Introduction to & Cartridge Fuses
Axial Lead Circuit Protection
Transientology
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series
Dimensions
20+0.5
Part Numbering System
0218 xxxx M X E P
5.2+0.1
-0.2
0218
000P
5.1+0.6
5.1+0.6
Series
Amp Code
Refer to Amp Code column of
Electrical Characteristics Table
0218.032 XEP
to
0218.100XEP
40
22.5 MAX
6.0 MAX
Quantity Code
M = 1000
0.65
Packaging Code
X = Filler
0218.125 XEP
to
0218016. XEP
40
22.5 MAX
5.8 MAX
Option Codes
Blank : Cartidge Type Fuse
E
: Axial Lead Fuse
0.65*
All dimensions in mm
Lead-free
Notes:
* Ratings above 6.3A
have 0.8 mm dia lead
Packaging
Packaging Option
218 Series
Bulk
Bulk
Reel and Tape
Bulk
Bulk
Bulk
Packaging Specification
Quantity
Quantity &
Packaging Code
Taping Width
EIA 296-E
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
100
218 Series
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