Bussmann 170M3118 High-Speed Square Body Fuse, Class aR, 350A
The Bussmann 170M3118 is an Eaton Bussmann series high-speed square body fuse engineered for semiconductor protection in demanding industrial power electronics applications. Rated 1250V (IEC) and 1300V (UL) with a 350A amperage rating and a 200 kAIC interrupt rating, this Class aR fuse is built to DIN 43 620 body dimensions with blade end x blade end terminal connections for dependable, high-speed fault current interruption on semiconductor devices.
Key Features
- Amperage Rating: 350A supports high-speed protection of semiconductor and power electronic circuits.
- Voltage Rating: 1250V (IEC) and 1300V (UL), with a 690V AC rated voltage per manufacturer specification.
- Interrupt Rating: 200 kAIC delivers robust short-circuit current interrupting capability.
- Utilization Category: Class aR (accompanied semiconductor protection) for coordinated protection of semiconductor devices.
- Fuse Shape: Square body design with slotted center bolted tags and blade end x blade end terminal connections.
- Body Standard: DIN 43 620 dimensions for compatibility with standard fuse holders and disconnect switches.
- Application: Purpose-built for semiconductor protection in power conversion and industrial drive equipment.
- Clearing Characteristics: Clearing I2t of 68500 at 660V and pre-arc I2t of 10000 for predictable, fast-acting performance.
Certifications & Compliance
- IEC Rated
- CE Marked
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 350 A
- Application: semiconductor protection
- Certifications: IEC Rated
- Clearing I2t: 68500 at 660 V
- Clearing Loss: 55
- Compliances: CE Marked
- Fuse Shape: Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs (Imgl): No
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre Arc I2t: 10000
- Product Height: 65 mm
- Product Length Depth: 305 mm
- Product Weight: 347.5 g
- Product Width: 145 mm
- Utilization Category: aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating: 690 V
- Voltage Type: AC
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor Device Protection
- Power Conversion and Rectifier Circuits
- Variable Frequency Drives and Industrial Power Electronics
- High-Speed Fault Current Interruption
- Industrial Electrical Distribution Systems
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann by Eaton is a recognized leader in circuit protection, and the 170M3118 reflects that standard with its high-speed square body design, Class aR utilization category, and DIN 43 620 compliant body dimensions. Backed by IEC ratings and CE marking, this fuse delivers dependable, code-compliant semiconductor protection for demanding industrial power electronics applications where fast, predictable clearing performance is essential.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 350 A
- Application:
- semiconductor protection
- Certifications:
- IEC Rated
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- 68500 at 660 V
- Clearing Loss:
- 55
- Compliances:
- CE Marked
- Connection:
- Blade end x blade end
- Fuse Indicator:
- Other
- Fuse Shape:
- Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs Imgl:
- No
- Interrupt Rating:
- 200 kAIC
- Mounting Method:
- DIN 43 620
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Pre Arc I2t:
- 10000
- Product Height:
- 65 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 305 mm
- Product Weight:
- 347.5 g
- Product Width:
- 145 mm
- Utilization Category:
- aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating:
- 690 V
- Voltage Type:
- AC
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Details:
- Fuse