Bussmann 170M4465 Eaton Series High-Speed Square Body Fuse, Class aR
The Bussmann 170M4465 is an Eaton series high-speed square body fuse engineered for semiconductor protection applications, rated 1300V (UL) / 1100V (IEC) with a 550A amperage rating and a 200 kAIC interrupting capacity. Classified as Utilization Category aR (accompanied semiconductor protection), it features a square body design with flush end contacts and carries a 690V voltage rating for AC voltage systems. Fast clearing characteristics help protect sensitive semiconductor devices from damaging short-circuit currents in demanding industrial power electronics applications.
Key Features
- Amperage Rating: 550A for robust current-carrying capacity in demanding circuits.
- Dual Voltage Ratings: 1300V (UL) and 1100V (IEC), plus a 690V voltage rating for AC voltage systems.
- High Interrupting Capacity: 200 kAIC rating for dependable performance under high fault-current conditions.
- Utilization Category aR: Accompanied semiconductor protection for coordinated backup fuse applications.
- Square Body, Flush End Contacts: Compact square body fuse shape with flush end contacts for secure, reliable mounting.
- Clearing/Pre-Arc I²t: Clearing I²t of 230,000 at 660V and pre-arc I²t of 34,000 for precise, fast-acting response.
- Low Watt Losses: 75W watt losses support efficient thermal performance during continuous operation.
Certifications & Compliance
- IEC Rated
- CE Marked
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 550 A
- Application: semiconductor protection
- Certifications: IEC Rated
- Clearing I²t: 230000 at 660 V
- Compliances: CE Marked
- Fuse Shape: Square body, flush end contacts
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs (IMGL): No
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre-Arc I²t: 34000
- Product Height: 51 mm
- Product Length Depth: 70 mm
- Product Weight: 788.33 g
- Product Width: 51 mm
- Utilization Category: aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating: 690 V
- Voltage Type: AC
- Watt Losses: 75 W
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor Protection Circuits
- Power Electronics and Rectifier Protection
- High-Speed Industrial Drive Systems
- AC Power Distribution Requiring High Interrupting Capacity
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann by Eaton is a trusted name in circuit protection, and the 170M4465 reflects that standard with a 200 kAIC interrupting rating, IEC-rated and CE-marked compliance, and precise clearing and pre-arc I²t performance engineered for coordinated semiconductor protection. Choose the Bussmann 170M4465 for dependable, code-compliant overcurrent protection in demanding electrical systems.
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 550 A
- Application:
- semiconductor protection
- Certifications:
- IEC Rated
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- 230000 at 660 V
- Compliances:
- CE Marked
- Fuse Indicator:
- Other
- Fuse Shape:
- Square body, flush end contacts
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs Imgl:
- No
- Interrupt Rating:
- 200 kAIC
- Mounting Method:
- Flush
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Pre Arc I2t:
- 34000
- Product Height:
- 51 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 70 mm
- Product Weight:
- 788.3333333 g
- Product Width:
- 51 mm
- Utilization Category:
- aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating:
- 690 V
- Voltage Type:
- AC
- Watt Losses:
- 75 W
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Details:
- Fuse