Bussmann 170M3165 Eaton Series High-Speed Square Body Fuse, Class aR, 200A
The Bussmann 170M3165 is an Eaton Bussmann series high-speed square body fuse engineered for demanding semiconductor protection applications. Rated 700V (UL) and 690V (IEC) with a 200A current rating and a 200 kAIC interrupting rating, this Class aR fuse features blade end X blade end terminals built to DIN 43 620 dimensions, along with a top fuse status indicator for quick visual confirmation of fuse condition. As an aR (accompanied semiconductor protection) utilization category fuse, it is designed to protect semiconductor devices in coordination with upstream overcurrent protection in industrial power electronics circuits.
Key Features
- Voltage Rating: 700V (UL) / 690V (IEC) AC for high-voltage semiconductor protection circuits.
- Amperage Rating: 200A rated current for reliable, predictable circuit protection.
- Interrupting Rating: 200 kAIC for high fault-current withstand capability.
- Utilization Category: Class aR (accompanied semiconductor protection) for coordinated protection of semiconductor devices.
- Fuse Shape: Square body with slotted center bolted tags and blade end X blade end terminals, built to DIN 43 620 dimensions.
- Status Indicator: Top fuse status indicator provides at-a-glance confirmation of fuse condition.
- Clearing Characteristics: Clearing I2t of 15000 at 660V and Pre-Arc I2t of 2200 for predictable, fast clearing performance; clearing loss of 35.
- Application: Purpose-built for semiconductor protection in industrial power electronics equipment.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Recognized
- CE Marked
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 200 A
- Application: semiconductor protection
- Certifications: UL Recognized
- Clearing I2t: 15000 at 660 V
- Clearing Loss: 35
- Compliances: CE Marked
- Fuse Shape: Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs (IMGL): No
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre Arc I2t: 2200
- Product Height: 65 mm
- Product Length Depth: 305 mm
- Product Weight: 343.6666667 g
- Product Width: 145 mm
- Utilization Category: aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating: 690 V
- Voltage Type: AC
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor Device Protection
- Power Electronics and Motor Drive Circuits
- Industrial Power Distribution Equipment
- Coordinated Overcurrent Protection Schemes with Upstream Devices
Why Bussmann?
Eaton Bussmann series fuses are engineered for demanding industrial protection applications, and the 170M3165 is UL Recognized and CE Marked, reflecting rigorous design and manufacturing standards. Its Class aR construction, 200 kAIC interrupting rating, and top fuse status indicator deliver dependable, code-compliant protection for semiconductor circuits in professional power electronics and industrial installations.
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 200 A
- Application:
- semiconductor protection
- Certifications:
- UL Recognized
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- 15000 at 660 V
- Clearing Loss:
- 35
- Compliances:
- CE Marked
- Connection:
- Blade end x blade end
- Fuse Indicator:
- Top fuse status indicator
- 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:
- 2200
- Product Height:
- 65 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 305 mm
- Product Weight:
- 343.6666667 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