Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Medium-Acting > 232 Series
232 Series,
5 x 20 mm, Medium-Acting Fuse
PS
E
Description
5x20mm medium–acting glass body cartridge fuse
designed to Meti B Standard.
Features
Standard JIS C6575
and axial lead format
Agency Approvals
Agency
Agency File Number
Ampere Range
lead-free
Applications
Used as supplementary protection in appliance or
utilization equipment to provide individual protection for
components or internal circuits.
Electrical Characteristics for Series
1A – 5A
6.3A – 10A
1A – 10A
1A – 10A
% of Ampere
Rating
130%
160%
200%
Opening Time
1 hour, Minimum
1 hour, Maximum
2 minutes, Maximum
Cartridge Certificates:
NBK260202-E10480 B
NBK290502-E10480 D
PS
E
1A – 5A
6.3A – 10A
Leaded Certificates:
NBK290502-E10480 B
NBK290502-E10480 F
Certificates:
SU05001-2015
Electrical Characteristic Specifications by Item
Amp Rating
(A)
1
1.25
1.6
2
2.5
3
3.15
4
5
6.3
8
10
Voltage
Rating
(V)
125/250
125/250
125/250
125/250
125/250
125/250
125/250
125/250
125/250
125/250
125/250
125/250
300A @ 125VAC
10,000A @ 125VAC
Interrupting
Rating
Nominal Cold
Resistance
(Ohms)
0.0923
0.0685
0.0537
0.0370
0.0291
0.0226
0.0215
0.0174
0.0134
0.0102
0.0076
0.0059
Nominal
Melting
I
2
t
2
(A sec)
1.37300
4.11000
6.96000
8.25000
13.87500
17
.19000
21.9500
37
.73000
56.72000
90.41500
182.58000
290.66500
Agency Approvals
PS
E
Amp Code
001.
1.25
01.6
002.
02.5
003.
3.15
004.
005.
06.3
008.*
010.*
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
To order 125Vac rated, please add part no. suffix
* Interrupting Rating for 8A & 10A is 100A@250Vac
© 2009 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/232.html for current information.
289
Revised: January 7, 2009
232 Series
232 Series
Introduction to & Cartridge Fuses
Axial Lead Circuit Protection
Transientology
5×20 mm > Medium-Acting > 232 Series
Temperature Rerating Curve
Average Time Current Curves
1A
1.25A
1.6A
2A
2.5A
3A
3.15A
4A
5A
6.3A
8A
10A
10000
1000
100
TIME IN SECONDS
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.001
1
10
100
CURRENT IN AMPERES
1000
Soldering Parameters - Wave Soldering
300
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
Recommended Process Parameters:
Wave Parameter
Preheat:
(Depends on Flux Activation Temperature)
(Typical Industry Recommendation)
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.
232 Series
290
Revised: January 7, 2009
© 2009 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/232.html for current information.
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Medium-Acting > 232 Series
Product Characteristics
Materials
Terminal Strength
Solderability
Product Marking
Packaging
Body: Glass
Cap: Nickel–plated brass
Leads: Tin–plated Copper
MIL-STD-202G, Method 211A.
Test Condition A
Reference IEC 60127 Second Edition
2003-01 Annex A
Cap 1: Brand log, current and voltage
ratings, and agency approval
Cap 2: Blank
Available in Bulk (M=1000 pcs/pkg) or on
Tape/Reel (MRET1=1000 pcs/reel)
Operating Temperature
Thermal Shock
Vibration
–55ºC to +125ºC
MIL
-STD-202G, Method 107G, Test
Condition B: (5 cycles –65
O
C +
125
O
C)
MIL
-STD-202G, Method 201A
MIL
-STD-202G, Method 103B, Test
Condition A high RH (95%) and
elevated temperature (40
O
C) for 240
hours.
MIL
-STD-202G, Method 101D, Test
Condition B
Humidity
Salt Spray
Dimensions
20+0.5
5.2+0.1
-0.2
5.1+0.6
5.1+0.6
Part Numbering System
0232 xxxx M X 125 P
Series
Amp Code
Refer to Amp Code column of
Electrical Characteristics
Table
0232
000P
Quantity Code
40
22.5 MAX
5.8 MAX
M = 1000
0232
000
XEP
0.65*
All dimensions in mm
Notes:
* Ratings above 6.3A
have 0.8 mm dia lead
Packaging Code
X = Filler
Under Option Code
125 =
To
order 125Vac rated fuse
Blank = 250Vac rated fuse
Lead-free
Packaging
Packaging Option
232 Series
Bulk
Bulk
Reel and Tape
Packaging Specification
N/A
N/A
EIA 296-E
Quantity
1000
1000
1000
Quantity &
Packaging Code
MX
MXE
MRET1
Taping Width
N/A
N/A
T1=52mm (2.062”)
© 2009 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/232.html for current information.
291
Revised: January 7, 2009
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232 Series
