Littelfuse 501 Series User Manual
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© 2013 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 12/19/13
Surface Mount Fuses
Ceramic Fuse > 501 Series
501 Series – High Current 1206 Fast-Acting Fuse
Description
The 501 Series is a 100% Lead-free, RoHS compliant and
Halogen-free fuse series designed specifically to provide
over- current protection to circuits that operate under high
working ambient temperature up to 150°C.
The general design ensures excellent temperature stability
and performance reliability.
The high I
2
t values which is typical in the Littelfuse
Ceramic Fuse family, ensure high inrush current withstand
capability.
Agency Approvals
AgeNCy
AgeNCy FIle NumbeR
AmpeRe RANge
e10480
10A - 20A
lR29862
10A - 20A
Features
• Operating Temperature
from -55ºC to +150ºC
• Designed to provide
over-current protection
in high current voltage
regulator module (VRM)
applications
• 100% Lead-free, RoHS
compliant and Halogen-
free
• Suitable for both leaded
and lead-free reflow /
wave soldering
Electrical Characteristics for Series
% of Ampere
Rating
Ampere Rating
Opening Time at 25ºC
100%
10A – 20A
4 Hours, Minimum
350%
10A – 20A
5 Seconds, Maximum
Applications
• Voltage Regulator
Module (VRM)
Equipment
• Notebook PC
• DC-DC Converter
Ampere
Rating
(A)
Amp
Code
max. Voltage
Rating
(V)
Interrupting
Rating
(DC)
1
Nominal
Resistance
(Ohms)
2
Nominal
melting I
2
T
(A
2
Sec.)
3
Nominal Voltage
Drop At Rated
Current (V)
4
Nominal power
Dissipation At
Rated Current (W)
Agency Approvals
10
010.
32
150 A @ 32 VDC
0.00427
10.385
0.05679
0.5679
x
x
12
012.
32
0.00321
20.341
0.04891
0.5870
x
x
15
015.
32
0.00250
36.100
0.04605
0.6908
x
x
20
020.
32
0.00200
54.760
0.05936
1.1871
x
x
Electrical Specifications by Item
Notes:
1. DC Interrupting Rating tested at rated voltage with time constant < 0.5 msec.
2. Nominal Resistance measured with < 10% rated current.
3. Nominal Melting I
2
t measured at 1 msec. opening time. For other I
2
t data refer to chart.
4. Nominal Voltage Drop measured at rated current after temperature has stabilized and
with fuse mounted on board with 3-oz Cu trace.
Devices designed to carry rated current for 4 hours minimum. It is recommended that
devices be operated continuously at no more than 80% rated current. See “Temperature
Rerating Curve”for additional rerating information.
Devices designed to be mounted with marking code facing up.
Additional Information