Bussmann 170M4438 High-Speed aR Fuse-Link, 160A, 1250V AC, Size 1
The Bussmann 170M4438 is a high-speed aR fuse-link engineered for semiconductor protection in demanding power electronics applications. Rated 160A and AC 1250V, this Size 1 fuse-link measures 53 x 69 x 80 mm and also carries voltage ratings of 700 V (UL) and 690 V (IEC) for cross-standard compliance. Backed by a 100 kAIC interrupt rating and a top-mounted fuse status indicator, the 170M4438 delivers dependable, high-speed protection for power semiconductors.
Key Features
- Size 1 Fuse-Link: Compact 53 x 69 x 80 mm body sized for standard Size 1 fuse mounting hardware.
- High-Speed aR Construction: Class aR (accompanied semiconductor protection) design purpose-built to safeguard semiconductor devices from fault currents.
- 160A Current Rating: Rated 160A for dependable overcurrent protection in power electronics and drive circuits.
- 1250V AC Rating: Rated AC 1250V, with 700 V (UL) and 690 V (IEC) ratings also listed.
- 100 kAIC Interrupt Rating: High 100 kAIC interrupting capacity supports safe operation under high fault-current conditions.
- Top Fuse Status Indicator: Single top-mounted indicator provides quick visual confirmation of fuse condition without disassembly.
- Flush Mounting: Flush mounting method supports space-efficient installation in semiconductor protection assemblies.
- Low Watt Loss: Rated 45 W for efficient operation in enclosed switchgear.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Recognized
- CE Marked
- Rated to IEC and UL Standards
Technical Specifications
- Application: Semiconductor Protection
- Certifications: UL Recognized
- Class: Class aR
- Clearing I2t: 11500 at 1000 V, 15500 at 1250 V
- Compliances: CE Marked
- Fuse Indicator: Top fuse status indicator
- Interrupt Rating: 100 kAIC
- Mounting Method: Flush
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre Arc I2t: 1900
- Product Height: 2.087 in
- Product Length Depth: 5.433 in
- Product Weight: 1.6456 lb
- Product Width: .315 in
- Utilization Category: aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating: 700 V (UL), 690 V (IEC)
- Watt Losses: 45 W
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor Protection Circuits
- Power Electronics and Variable Frequency Drives
- Industrial Rectifier and Converter Protection
- High-Speed Overcurrent Protection for Power Semiconductors
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann engineers the 170M4438 with a Class aR design, a 100 kAIC interrupt rating, and a top-mounted fuse status indicator for fast visual verification. Backed by UL Recognized and CE Marked compliance and rated to both IEC and UL standards, this fuse-link delivers reliable, code-compliant performance for protecting sensitive power semiconductor equipment.
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 160 A
- Application:
- semiconductor protection
- Certifications:
- UL Recognized
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- 11500 at 1000 V, 15500 at 1250 V
- Compliances:
- CE Marked
- Fuse Indicator:
- Top fuse status indicator
- Interrupt Rating:
- 100 kAIC
- Mounting Method:
- Flush
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Pre Arc I2t:
- 1900
- Product Height:
- 2.087 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 5.433 in
- Product Weight:
- 1.6456 lb
- Product Width:
- .315 in
- Utilization Category:
- aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating:
- 700 V (UL), 690 V (IEC)
- Watt Losses:
- 45 W
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Details:
- Fuse