Bussmann 170M3488 Eaton Series High-Speed Square Body Fuse, Class aR
The Bussmann 170M3488 is an Eaton Bussmann series high-speed square body fuse engineered for semiconductor protection in demanding power electronics applications. This fuse is rated 700V (UL) and 690V (IEC), carries a 50A amperage rating, and delivers a 100 kAIC interrupt rating with a Class aR utilization category for accompanied semiconductor protection. Built with a square body and flush end contacts, the 170M3488 is UL Recognized and CE Marked for use in industrial power circuits requiring fast-acting overcurrent protection.
Key Features
- Voltage Rating: 700V (UL), 690V (IEC), with a 1250V voltage rating for demanding power circuit applications.
- Amperage Rating: 50A for reliable overcurrent protection in semiconductor circuits.
- Interrupt Rating: 100 kAIC high interrupting capacity for high-fault-current environments.
- Utilization Category: Class aR (accompanied semiconductor protection) for fast-acting response protecting sensitive power semiconductors.
- Fuse Shape: Square body construction with flush end contacts for compact, high-speed applications.
- Clearing I2t: 815 at 1000V, 1100 at 1250V for precise coordination with semiconductor let-through ratings.
- Pre-Arc I2t: 135 for accurate short-circuit protection coordination.
- Watt Losses: 15W rated power dissipation.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Recognized
- CE Marked
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 50 A
- Application: semiconductor protection
- Certifications: UL Recognized
- Clearing I2t: 815 at 1000 V, 1100 at 1250 V
- Compliances: CE Marked
- Fuse Shape: Square body, flush end contacts
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs (Imgl): No
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre Arc I2t: 135
- Product Height: 50 mm
- Product Length Depth: 96 mm
- Product Weight: 186 g
- Product Width: 170 mm
- Utilization Category: aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating: 1250 V
- Voltage Type: AC
- Watt Losses: 15 W
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor Protection
- Power Electronics and Rectifier Circuits
- Motor Drive Protection
- Industrial Power Distribution Equipment
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann by Eaton is a trusted name in circuit protection, and the 170M3488 reflects that reputation with UL Recognized and CE Marked construction built for demanding semiconductor protection duty. Its square body, flush end contact design and Class aR utilization category deliver the fast-acting, coordinated overcurrent protection that power electronics and industrial power circuits depend on for reliable, code-compliant performance.
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 50 A
- Application:
- semiconductor protection
- Certifications:
- UL Recognized
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- 815 at 1000 V, 1100 at 1250 V
- Compliances:
- CE Marked
- Fuse Indicator:
- Other
- Fuse Shape:
- Square body, flush end contacts
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs Imgl:
- No
- Interrupt Rating:
- 100 kAIC
- Mounting Method:
- Flush
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Pre Arc I2t:
- 135
- Product Height:
- 50 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 96 mm
- Product Weight:
- 186 g
- Product Width:
- 170 mm
- Utilization Category:
- aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating:
- 1250 V
- Voltage Type:
- AC
- Watt Losses:
- 15 W
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Details:
- Fuse