Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 215 Series
215 Series, 5×20 mm, Time-Lag Fuse
RoHS
Pb
PS
E
Description
5×20mm Time-Lag surge withstand ceramic body cartridge
fuse designed to IEC specification
Features
• Designed to International
(IEC ) Standards for use
globally
• High breaking capacity
• Meets the IEC 60127-2,
Sheet 5 specification for
Time-Lag fuses
• RoHS compliant and
lead-free
Agency Approvals
Agency
Agency File Number
Ampere Range
Applications
Used as supplementary protection in appliance or
utilization equipment to provide individual protection for
components or internal circuits.
Additional Information
PS
E
Cartridge:
NBK080205-E10480A
NBK250702-E10480E
NBK100408-JP1021A
Leaded:
NBK080205-E10480B
NBK250702-E10480F
NBK100408-JP1021B
.
2005010207145714
CQC07012021808
SU05001-2011B
SU05001-10001
SU05001-10002
SU05001-2012B
E10480
29862
1517218
40013521
40016610
KM41462
J50258578
N/A
1A – 5A
6.3A – 15A
16A – 20A
1A – 5A
6.3A – 15A
16A – 20A
1A – 6.3A
8A – 10A
1A – 2.5A
3.15A – 6.3A
8A
4A - 10A
0.125A - 20A
0.5A – 12A
0.125A-12A
15A*, 16A*, 20A*
0.2A – 8A
*10A
*12A
0.200A – 10A
16A/20A
0.125A – 20A
Datasheet
Resources
Samples
Electrical Characteristics for Series
% of Ampere
Rating
Ampere Rating
0.125A – 0.800A
150%
1A – 3.15A
4A – 6.3A
8A – 20A
0.125A – 0.800A
210%
1A – 3.15A
4A – 6.3A
8A – 20A
0.125A – 0.800A
275%
1A – 3.15A
4A – 6.3A
8A – 20A
0.125A – 0.800A
400%
1A – 3.15A
4A – 6.3A
8A – 20A
0.125A – 0.800A
1000%
1A – 3.15A
4A – 6.3A
8A – 20A
Opening Time
60 minutes, Minimum
60 minutes, Minimum
60 minutes, Minimum
30 minutes, Minimum
30 minutes, Maximum
30 minutes, Maximum
30 minutes, Maximum
30 minutes, Maximum
.25 sec. Min.; 80 secs. Max.
.75 sec. Min.; 80 secs. Max.
.75 sec. Min.; 80 secs. Max.
.75 sec. Min.; 80 secs. Max.
.05 sec., Min.; 5 secs. Max.
.095 sec., Min.; 5 secs. Max.
.150 sec., Min.; 5 secs. Max.
.150 sec., Min.; 5 secs. Max.
.005 sec., Min.; .150 sec. Max.
.010 sec., Min.; .150 sec. Max.
.010 sec., Min.; .150 sec. Max.
.010 sec., Min.; .150 sec. Max.
* Approved for cartridge versions only
© 2017 Littelfuse, Inc.
Application testing is strongly recommended. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 01/12/17
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 215 Series
Electrical Characteristic Specifications by Item
Nominal Nominal
Voltage
Interrupting
Amp Amp
Cold
Melting
Rating
Rating
Code Rating
Resistance
I
2
t
(V)
2
sec)
(A
(Ohms)
.125
.160
.200
.250
.315
.400
.500
.630
.800
001.
1.25
01.6
002.
02.5
3.15
004.
005.
06.3
008.
010.
012.
015.
016.
020.
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
15
16
20
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
500 A @ 250Vac
400 A @ 250Vac
1500 A @
250 VAC
Maximum
Maximum
Voltage
Power
Drop at
Dissipation
Rated
at 1.5ln
Current
(W)
(mV)
2600
2400
2100
1500
1100
1000
850
650
500
350
300
200
190
180
140
100
100
100
100
100
100
N/A**
N/A**
N/A**
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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N/A**
N/A**
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Agency Approvals
PS
E
11.4455
7.1000
1.8400
1.2400
0.8800
0.5825
1.1675
0.7200
0.4675
0.1515
0.1074
0.0707
0.0566
0.0386
0.0283
0.0185
0.0153
0.0108
0.0092
0.0066
0.0061
0.0033
0.0031
0.0023
0.0330
0.0465
0.340
0.545
0.975
1.325
0.420
0.635
0.975
1.520
3.200
6.830
11.680
22.290
43.255
46.960
66.095
128.750
209.880
333.565
515.500
1237.0
1408.0
2600.0
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X* Approval for cartridge versions only
N/A** - Please contact Littelfuse for details on these parameters
1A to 2A have an IR : 100A@500VAC, 4A to 6-3A have the IR : 100A@305 VAC and 1000A@72VDC
I
2
t test at 10x rated current.
Product Characteristics
Materials
Terminal
Strength
Solderability
Product
Marking
Operating
Temperature
Thermal Shock
Vibration
Humidity
Salt Spray
Body:
Ceramic
Cap:
Nickel–plated Brass
Leads:
Tin–plated Copper
MIL
-STD-202, Method 211, Test Condition A
MIL
-STD-202 Method 208
Cap 1:
Brand logo, current and voltage ratings
Cap 2:
Agency approval markings
–55ºC to +125ºC
MIL
-STD-202, Method 107 Test Condition B (5
,
cycles, –65ºC to +125ºC)
MIL
-STD-202, Method 201
MIL
-STD-202, Method 103, Test Condition A
(High RH (95%) and elevated temp (40ºC) for
240 hours)
MIL
-STD-202, Method 101, Test Condition B
Temperature Re-rating Curve
© 2017 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 01/12/17
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 215 Series
Average Time Current Curves
T-C Curves for 125mA to 800mA only
.125 A
.160 A
.200 A
.250 A
.125 A
.315 A
.160 A
.400 A
.200 A
.500
.250 A
.630
.315 A
.800
.400 A
.500 A
.630 A
.800 A
T-C Curves for 1A to 20A only
1.00 A
1.25 A
1.60 A
2.00 A
1.00 A
2.50 A
1.25 A
3.15 A
1.60 A
4.00 A
2.00 A
5.00 A
2.50 A
6.30 A
3.15 A
8.00 A
A
4.00 A
10.0
5.00 A
12.0 A
6.30 A
15.0 A
8.00 A
16.0 A
10.0 A
20.0 A
12.0 A
15.0 A
16.0 A
20.0 A
10000 10000
1000 1000
100
100
TIME IN SECONDS
10
TIME IN SECONDS
0.1
10
0.1
0.1
0.01
0.01
0.001 0.001
1
10
100
10000 10000
1000 1000
100
100
TIME IN SECONDS
10
TIME IN SECONDS
10
1
1
0.1
0.1
0.01
0.01
0.001 0.001
0.1
0.1
1
1
10
10
100
100
1000 1000
CURRENT IN AMPERES
CURRENT IN AMPERES
0.1
1
10
100
1000 1000
CURRENT IN AMPERES
CURRENT IN AMPERES
Soldering Parameters - Wave Soldering
300
Recommended Process Parameters:
Wave Parameter
Preheat:
(Depends on Flux Activation Temperature)
(Typical Industry Recommendation)
Temperature (°C) - Measured on bottom side of board
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
Lead-Free Recommendation
Temperature Minimum:
Temperature Maximum:
Preheat Time:
Solder Pot Temperature:
Solder Dwell Time:
100
°
C
150
°
C
60-180 seconds
260
°
C Maximum
2-5 seconds
Time (Seconds)
Preheat Time
Dwell Time
Cooling Time
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.
Different values of A and B available, please contact the Littelfuse sales representative in your region:
B
A
For the pigtailed fuse, please follow the recommendations
below for axial lead forming and mounting into PCB:
C
Lead forming:
The distance C between cap flat surface and axial lead shall
be greater than 1.0 mm.
C
PCB mounting:
The distance between PCB and fuse cap is recommended to
B
be a minimum of 1.5 mm.
A
© 2017 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 01/12/17
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 215 Series
Dimensions
All dimensions in mm
Part Numbering System
0215 xxxx M X E/G P
20±0.5
5.2
−0.2
5.1±0.6
5.1±0.6
+0.1
0215.125P
to
0215020P
Series
Amp Code
5.6±0.4
0215.125XEP
to
0215.800XEP
40±1.0
Refer to Amp Code column of
Electrical Characteristics Table
21.5±1.0
Quantity Code
0.65±0.05
M = 1000
H = 100
Packaging Code
0215001.XEP
to
0215020.XEP
40±1.0
21.5±1.0
5.5±0.3
X = Filler
Option Codes
0.65±0.05*
Blank : Cartidge Type Fuse
E
: Axial Lead Fuse
G
: Color Coding
Notes:
* Ratings above 6.3 A have 0.8 ± 0.05 diameter lead;
* Ratings above 12 A have 1.2 ± 0.05 diameter lead.
Lead-free
Packaging
Packaging Option
215 Series
Bulk
Bulk
Reel and Tape
Bulk and Color Coding
Bulk
Bulk
Packaging Specification
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Quantity
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
100
Quantity &
Packaging Code
MX
MXE
MRET1
MXG
MXB
HX
Taping Width
N/A
N/A
T1=53mm (2.087”)
N/A
N/A
N/A
© 2017 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 01/12/17
