Littelfuse 233 Series - Manual (Page 2)

© 2013 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 12/19/13
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Medium-Acting > 233 Series
Average Time Current Curves Temperature Rerating Curve
Soldering Parameters - Wave Soldering
Dwell Time
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Time (Seconds)
Temperature (°C) - Measured on bottom side of board
Cooling Time Preheat Time
Wave parameter lead-Free Recommendation
preheat:
(Depends on Flux Activation Temperature) (Typical Industry Recommendation)
Temperature Minimum: 100 ° C
Temperature Maximum: 150 ° C
Preheat Time: 60-180 seconds
Solder pot Temperature: 260 ° C Maximum
Solder Dwell Time: 2-5 seconds
Recommended Hand-Solder Parameters:
Solder Iron Temperature: 350° C +/- 5°C
Heating Time: 5 seconds max.
Note: These devices are not recommended for IR or
Convection Reflow process.
Recommended Process Parameters:
1A 1.25A 1.6A 2A 2.5A 3A 3.1
5A
3.5A 4A 5A 6A 6.3A 7A 8A 10
A
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0.1
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TIME IN SECONDS
CURRENT IN AMPERES