© 2012 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
218 Series
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/218.html for current information.
218 Series
Agency Approvals
Agency Agency File Number Ampere Range
PS
E
Cartridge Certificates:
NBK120802-E10480 A&C
Leaded Certificates:
NBK120802-E10480 B&D
1A – 5A
6.3A – 15A
Certificates:
2005010207145715
32mA – 6.3A
Certificates:
SU05001-3005
SU05001-2008
SU05001-2009
32mA – 40mA
50mA – 800mA
1A – 10A
Recognised File:
E10480
Guide:
JDYX2
32mA – 16A
File:
029862
Acc. Class:
LR1422-30
32mA – 15A
File:
9850004, 9843043,
811742, 304650, 416270
32mA – 6.3A
License:
40013496
32mA – 10A
License:
40016604
15A*
License:
KM41462
80mA – 6.3A
32mA – 16A
Features
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St
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Electrical Characteristics
5x20mm Time-Lag glass body cartridge fuse designed to
IEC specification.
Used as supplementary protection in appliance or
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components or internal circuits.
218 Series, 5 x 20 mm, Time-Lag (Slo-Blo
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) Fuse
PS
E
% of Ampere
Rating
Ampere Rating Opening Time
150%
32mA–1
00mA
60 minutes, Minimum
125mA-6.3A
60 minutes, Minimum
8A-15A
30 minutes, Minimum
210%
32mA-100mA 120 sec., Maximum
125mA-6.3A 120 sec., Maximum
8A-15A 120 sec., Maximum
275%
32mA-100mA 200 ms., Min.; 10 sec. Max.
125mA-6.3A 600 ms., Min.; 10 sec. Max.
8A-15A
600 ms., Min.; 10 sec. Max.
400%
32mA-100mA
40 ms., Min.; 3 sec. Max.
125mA-6.3A
150 ms., Min.; 3 sec. Max.
8A-15A
150 ms., Min.; 3 sec. Max.
1000%
32mA-100mA 10 ms., Min.; 300 ms. Max.
125mA-6.3A 20 ms., Min.; 300 ms. Max.
8A-15A
20 ms., Min.; 300 ms. Max.
Description
Revised: April 23, 2012
Introduction to Circuit Protection
Introduction to Circuit Protection
Transientology
© 2012 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
218 Series
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/218.html for current information.
Amp
Code
Amp
Rating
(A)
Voltage
Rating
(V)
Interrupting
Rating
Nominal
Cold
Resistance
(Ohms)
Nominal
Melting
I
2
t (A
2
sec)
Nominal
Voltage
Drop at
Rated
Current
(mV)
Nominal
Power
Dissipation
At Rated
Current
(W)
Agency Approvals
PS
E
.032 0.032 250
35 A @ 250 VAC
48.2580 0.01100 5000 1.6 x x xxxxx
.040 0.04 250 31.8620 0.01100 4000 1.6 x x xxxxx
.050 0.05 250 21.2920 0.01700 3500 1.6 x x xxxxx
.063 0.063 250 14.2680 0.02800 3000 1.6 x x xxxxx
.080 0.08 250 9.0700 0.07500 2500 1.6 x x x xxxxx
.100 0.1 250 6.0180 0.07900 2000 1.6 x x x xxxxx
.125 0.125 250 4.2000 0.1465 1900 1.6 x x x xxxxx
.160 0.16 250 3.7000 0.14400 1500 1.6 x x x xxxxx
.200 0.2 250 1.6000 0.3410 1300 1.6 x x x xxxxx
.250 0.25 250 1.0495 0.5405 1100 1.6 x x x xxxxx
.315 0.315 250 0.8475 1.1100 1000 1.6 x x x xxxxx
.400 0.4 250 0.5350 1.3250 900 1.6 x x x xxxxx
.500 0.5 250 0.3700 2.8250 300 1.6 x x x xxxxx
.630 0.63 250 0.2750 4.6750 250 1.6 x x x xxxxx
.800 0.8 250 0.0813 3.370 150 1.6 x x x xxxxx
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1.25 1.25 250 0.0446 12.650 150 1.6 xxxxxxxxx
01.6 1.6 250 0.0336 23.350 150 1.6 xxxxxxxxx
002. 2 250 0.0293 14.450 150 1.6 xxxxxxxxx
02.5 2.5 250 0.0219 23.250 120 1.6 xxxxxxxxx
3.15 3.15 250 0.0173 38.150 100 1.6 xxxxxxxxx
004. 4 250
40 A @ 250 VAC
0.0129 69.10 100 1.6 xxxxxxxxx
005. 5 250
50 A @ 250 VAC
0.0104 111.00 100 1.6 xxxxxxxxx
06.3 6.3 250
63 A @ 250 VAC
0.0076 198.50 100 1.6 xxxxxxxxx
008. 8 250
80 A @ 250 VAC
0.0059 341.50 100 4 x x x x x x
010. 10 250
100 A @ 250 VAC
0.0045 568.00 100 4 x xxx xx
12.5 12.5 250
63 A @ 250 VAC
0.0034 889.00 100 4 x x x
015. 15 250
100 A @ 250 VAC
0.0028 1405.00 100 4 x x x x x*
016. 16 250
63 A @ 250 VAC
0.0021 1955.00 100 4 x x
Electrical Characteristics
Average Time Current Curves
Temperature Rerating Curve
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0.01
0.1
1
10
100
1000
10000
0.01 0.1 1 10 100
TIME IN SECONDS
CURRENT IN AMPERES
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
© 2012 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
218 Series
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/218.html for current information.
218 Series
Product Characteristics
Operating Temperature –55ºC to +125ºC
Thermal Shock
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Condition B (5 cycles, –65
°
C to
+125
°
C)
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Humidity
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°
C) for 240
IPVST
Salt Spray
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Condition B
Material
Body: Glass
Cap: Nickel–plated Brass
Leads: Tin–plated Copper
Terminal Strength
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Condition A
Solderability
Reference IEC 60127 Second
Edition 2003-01 Annex A
Product Marking
Cap1: Brand logo, current and
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Packaging
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Soldering Parameters - Wave Soldering
Dwell Time
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
260
280
300
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
Time (Seconds)
Temperature (°C) - Measured on bottom side of board
Cooling Time
Preheat Time
Wave Parameter Lead-Free Recommendation
Preheat:
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(Typical Industry Recommendation)
Temperature Minimum:
100
° C
Temperature Maximum:
150
° C
1SFIFBU5JNF 60-180 seconds
Solder Pot Temperature:
260
° C Maximum
Solder Dwell Time: 2-5 seconds
Recommended Hand-Solder Parameters:
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Note: These devices are not recommended for IR or
Convection Reflow process.
Recommended Process Parameters:
