Bussmann 170M4446 Eaton Series High-Speed Square Body Fuse, Class aR, 550A
The Bussmann 170M4446 is an Eaton Bussmann series high-speed square body fuse engineered for demanding power semiconductor protection applications. Rated 550A with a dual voltage rating of 700V (UL) and 690V (IEC), this Class aR fuse delivers a 100 kAIC interrupt rating and features a square body design with flush end contacts for reliable installation. Built to the aR utilization category for accompanied semiconductor protection, it is IEC rated and CE marked for use in professional industrial power electronics systems.
Key Features
- Amperage Rating: 550A for high-capacity circuit protection in demanding power circuits.
- Dual Voltage Rating: 700V (UL) and 690V (IEC), with a 1250V voltage rating for broad system compatibility.
- Interrupt Rating: 100 kAIC provides robust short-circuit protection.
- Utilization Category: Class aR (accompanied semiconductor protection) for coordinated protection of power semiconductors.
- Fuse Shape: Square body with flush end contacts for secure, low-profile mounting.
- Application: Purpose-built for semiconductor protection in power conversion equipment.
- Watt Losses: 95W rated watt loss for predictable thermal performance.
- Clearing I2t: 465000 at 1000V and 590000 at 1250V; Pre-Arc I2t of 95000 for precise coordination with protected devices.
Certifications & Compliance
- IEC Rated
- CE Marked
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 550 A
- Application: semiconductor protection
- Certifications: IEC Rated
- Clearing I2t : 465000 at 1000 V, 590000 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 : 95000
- Product Height: 51 mm
- Product Length Depth: 160 mm
- Product Weight: .573 g
- Product Width: 70 mm
- Utilization Category: aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating: 1250 V
- Voltage Type: AC
- Watt Losses: 95 W
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor Protection Applications
- Power Conversion and Rectifier Equipment
- Industrial Power Electronics Systems
- Coordinated Protection for Power Semiconductor Devices
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann by Eaton engineers this high-speed square body fuse to deliver dependable, code-compliant protection for demanding semiconductor applications, backed by a 100 kAIC interrupt rating and Class aR utilization category. With IEC rating and CE marking, the 170M4446 is built for professional industrial power electronics where precise clearing characteristics and reliable performance are essential. Choose Bussmann for consistent, high-speed fuse protection you can specify with confidence.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 550 A
- Application:
- semiconductor protection
- Certifications:
- IEC Rated
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- 465000 at 1000 V, 590000 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:
- 95000
- Product Height:
- 51 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 160 mm
- Product Weight:
- .573 g
- Product Width:
- 70 mm
- Utilization Category:
- aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating:
- 1250 V
- Voltage Type:
- AC
- Watt Losses:
- 95 W
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Details:
- Fuse