0215002.M – LITTELFUSE

Overview

The Littelfuse 0215002.MXP is a high-performance ceramic cartridge fuse designed for robust overcurrent protection in demanding electronic systems. Its primary function is to interrupt fault currents, safeguarding sensitive components and preventing cascading failures. A critical design consideration for this 2A, 250VAC slow-blow device is its 1.5kA interrupting rating at its maximum voltage, which, while substantial, necessitates careful system-level analysis to ensure it adequately handles potential fault energy in higher-power circuits. The 5mm x 20mm form factor provides a compact footprint, yet its ceramic construction offers superior arc suppression compared to glass fuses, crucial for applications where sustained fault conditions might occur.

Key Features

• Current Rating: 2 Amperes
• Voltage Rating: 250 VAC
• Interrupting Capacity: 1.5 kA @ 250 VAC
• Response Time: Slow Blow
• Construction: Ceramic Cartridge
• Dimensions: 5mm x 20mm

Applications

The component is engineered for deployment in systems requiring high reliability and performance under specific operating conditions. It provides functional stability across the stated design envelope.

• Power supply input stage surge limiting
• Protection of AC-coupled motor drive circuits
• Overcurrent safeguarding in industrial control panels
• Secondary protection for high-capacity battery chargers