Bussmann 170M3242 Eaton Series High Speed Square Body Fuse, Class aR
The Bussmann 170M3242 is an Eaton Bussmann series high speed square body fuse engineered for semiconductor protection in demanding industrial power electronics. Rated 700V (UL) / 690V (IEC), 125A, and 100 kAIC, this Class aR fuse is built to DIN 43 620 dimensions with a square body and slotted center bolted tags for reliable, low-resistance termination. As an accompanied semiconductor protection device, it is designed to work alongside semiconductor components to guard against damaging short-circuit currents in high-power AC circuits.
Key Features
- Electrical Rating: 700V (UL) / 690V (IEC), 125A, 100 kAIC interrupt rating, 1250V voltage rating, AC voltage type.
- Class aR Utilization Category: Accompanied semiconductor protection built to DIN 43 620 standard dimensions.
- Square Body Construction: Square body fuse shape with slotted center bolted tags for secure, low-resistance connections.
- I2t Ratings: Pre-arc I2t of 1450 and clearing I2t of 9000 at 1000V / 11500 at 1250V for precise protection coordination.
- Watt Losses: Rated at 35W.
- Compact Dimensions: 65 mm height, 305 mm length/depth, 145 mm width, 72 g weight.
- Application: Purpose-built for semiconductor protection in industrial power electronics.
- Termination: Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs (IMGL) not equipped on this configuration.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Recognized
- CE Marked
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 125 A
- Application: semiconductor protection
- Certifications: UL Recognized
- Clearing I2t: 9000 at 1000 V, 11500 at 1250 V
- Compliances: CE Marked
- Fuse Shape: Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs (IMGL): No
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre Arc I2t: 1450
- Product Height: 65 mm
- Product Length Depth: 305 mm
- Product Weight: 72 g
- Product Width: 145 mm
- Utilization Category: aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating: 1250 V
- Voltage Type: AC
- Watt Losses: 35 W
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor Device Protection
- Industrial Power Electronics and Drive Systems
- High-Speed Circuit Protection (Class aR Accompanied Protection)
- DIN 43 620 Standard Fuse Applications
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann by Eaton is a trusted name in circuit protection, and the 170M3242 reflects that standard with UL Recognized and CE Marked compliance, robust square body construction, and precise Class aR semiconductor protection performance. Engineers specify this high speed fuse where accurate I2t coordination and a 100 kAIC interrupt rating are essential for protecting sensitive power electronics equipment.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 125 A
- Application:
- semiconductor protection
- Certifications:
- UL Recognized
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- 9000 at 1000 V, 11500 at 1250 V
- Compliances:
- CE Marked
- Fuse Indicator:
- Other
- Fuse Shape:
- Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs Imgl:
- No
- Interrupt Rating:
- 100 kAIC
- Mounting Method:
- DIN 43 620
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Pre Arc I2t:
- 1450
- Product Height:
- 65 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 305 mm
- Product Weight:
- 72 g
- Product Width:
- 145 mm
- Utilization Category:
- aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating:
- 1250 V
- Voltage Type:
- AC
- Watt Losses:
- 35 W
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Details:
- Fuse