Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
3AG > Fast Acting > 312/318 Series
312/318 Series
Lead-Free 3AG, Fast-Acting Fuse
PS
E
Description
The 3AG Fast-Acting Fuse solves a broad range
of application requirements while offering reliable
performance and cost-effective circuit protection.
Features
Standard 248-14
and axial lead format
and with various
forming dimensions
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.
E10480
AU1410
LR 29862
PS
E
312 Series: 62mA - 10A
318 Series: 62mA - 10A
312 Series: 12A - 30A
312 Series: 62mA - 30A
318 Series: 62mA - 10A
NBK040205-
E10480B/F
E10480
SU05001-
5005/5006/6005/6008
Electrical Characteristics for Series
312/318 Series: 1A - 10A
318 Series: 12A - 30A
312/318 Series:
1A/ 1.25A / 1.6A/
2A - 10A
312 Series: 62mA - 10A
318 Series: 62mA - 10A
% of Ampere
Rating
100%
135%
Ampere Rating
62mA – 35A
62mA – 35A
10mA – 10A
200%
12A – 30A
35A
Opening Time
4 hours, Minimum
1 hour, Maximum
5 sec., Maximum
10 sec., Maximum
20 sec., Maximum
© 2009 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/312.html
or /318.html for current information.
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Revised: February 15, 2012
312/318 Series
312/318 Series
Introduction to & Cartridge Fuses
Axial Lead Circuit Protection
3AG > Fast Acting > Transientology
312/318 Series
Electrical Characteristic Specifications by Item
Amp
Code
.062
.100
.125
.150
.175
.187
.200
.250
.300
.375
.500
.600
.750
001.
1.25
01.5
01.6
1.75
01.8
002.
2.25
02.5
003.
004.
005.
006.
007.
008.
010.
012.
*
015.
*
020.
*
025.
*
030.
*
035.
NOTES:
** For 318 Series 12A to 30A, the agency approval is only cURus.
Ampere
Rating (A)
0.062
0.1
0.125
0.15
0.175
0.187
0.2
0.25
0.3
0.375
0.5
.6
0.75
1
1.25
1.5
1.6
1.75
1.8
2
2.25
2.5
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
12
15
20
25
30
35
Voltage
Rating
(V)
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
32
32
32
32
32
32
Interrupting
Rating
Nominal
Cold
Resistance
(Ohms)
24.7000
11.2800
7.1450
5.1300
3.8750
3.4200
Nominal
Melting
I
2
t (A
2
sec)
0.000249
0.00102
0.00289
0.00550
0.00960
0.0128
0.0165
0.0355
0.0689
0.185
0.483
0.880
1.84
0.760
1.45
2.35
2.80
3.60
3.85
5.20
7.20
9.54
14.0
28.5
50.0
118.0
118.0
166.0
298.0
234.6
490.5
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35A@250Vac
10KA@125Vac
3.0200
2.0100
1.4050
0.8250
0.4980
0.3620
0.2445
0.1900
0.1385
0.1036
0.0934
0.0856
100A@250Vac
10KA@125Vac
0.0825
0.0704
0.0594
0.0513
0.0427
0.0293
0.0224
200A@250Vac
10KA@125Vac
0.0178
0.0146
0.0122
0.0093
0.0072
0.0052
300A@32 Vac
0.0035
0.0024
0.0019
0.0013
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© 2009 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/312.html
or /318.html for current information.
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
3AG > Fast Acting > 312/318 Series
Temperature Rerating Curve
Average Time Current Curves
.062 A
.125 A
1000
100
TIME IN SECONDS
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.005 0.01
.250 A
.375 A
.500 A
.750 A
1A
1.5 A
2A
2.5 A
3A
4A
5A
6A
7A
8A
10 A
10
100
1
0.1
CURRENT IN AMPERES
Please contact Littelfuse for more details on those T-C Curves of other
ampere ratings which are not published.
Soldering Parameters - Wave Soldering
300
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
Temperature (°C) - Measured on bottom side of board
Recommended Process Parameters:
Wave Parameter
Preheat:
(Depends on Flux Activation Temperature)
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:
Note: These devices are not recommended for IR or
Convection Reflow process.
© 2009 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/312.html
or /318.html for current information.
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312/318 Series
312/318 Series
Introduction to & Cartridge Fuses
Axial Lead Circuit Protection
3AG > Fast Acting > Transientology
312/318 Series
Product Characteristics
Body: Glass
Cap: Nickel–plated brass
Leads: Tin–plated Copper
Test Condition A
2003-01 Annex A
Cap1:
Product Marking
Cap2:
Brand logo, current and voltage
ratings
Series and agency approval
marks
Humidity
and Elevated temperature (40°C) for 240 hours
Salt Spray
Operating
Temperature
Thermal
Shock
Vibration
Solderability
Materials
Terminal Strength
Test Condition B
Dimensions
Measurements displayed in millimeters (inches)
Part Numbering System
312 Series
Series
6.35
(.25")
31.75
(1.25")
0312 xxxx M X P
Amp Code
Refer to Amp Code column of
Electrical Characteristics Table
Quantity Code
M = 1000
318 Series
6.985
(.275")
32.72
(1.288")
Axial Lead Material:
Tin Coated Copper
0.813 (.032") (0.062-15A)
1.016 (.040") (20-35A)
Packaging Code
X = Filler
Lead-free
39.68
(1.56") TYP
.
Standard Length
12.70
(0.50”) TYP
Short Lead Option
Packaging
Packaging Option
312 Series
Bulk
Bulk
318 Series
Bulk
Bulk
Bulk
N/A
N/A
N/A
1000
100
1000
MXB
MX
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1000
100
MX
N/A
N/A
Packaging Specification
Quantity
Quantity &
Packaging Code
Taping Width
312/318 Series
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© 2009 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/312.html
or /318.html for current information.
