Bussmann 170M4968 Eaton Series High-Speed Square Body Fuse, Class aR, 315A
The Bussmann 170M4968 is an Eaton Bussmann series high-speed square body fuse engineered for demanding semiconductor protection applications. Rated 1100V (IEC) and 1300V (UL) with a 315A amperage rating and 150 kAIC interrupting capacity, this Class aR fuse is built to DIN 43 620 dimensional standards for reliable coordination with power semiconductor devices. Its square body design with slotted, center-bolted tags delivers a secure, low-resistance connection for industrial power electronics and drive systems.
Key Features
- Amperage Rating: 315A high-speed rating suited for semiconductor protection circuits.
- Dual Voltage Rating: 1100V (IEC) and 1300V (UL) for use across international and domestic power electronics designs.
- Interrupting Rating: 150 kAIC for dependable short-circuit protection in high fault-current environments.
- Utilization Category: Class aR (accompanied semiconductor protection) built to DIN 43 620 dimensional standards.
- Fuse Shape: Square body with slotted, center-bolted tags for a secure mechanical and electrical connection.
- Let-Through Energy: Clearing I2t of 98500 at 1000V and Pre-Arc I2t of 16500 for precise coordination with protected semiconductor devices.
- Watt Losses: 60W rated power dissipation for accurate thermal system design.
- Voltage Type: AC rated for semiconductor protection applications.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Recognized
- CE Marked
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 315 A
- Application: semiconductor protection
- Certifications: UL Recognized
- Clearing I2t: 98500 at 1000 V
- Compliances: CE Marked
- Fuse Shape: Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs (Imgl): No
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre Arc I2t: 16500
- Product Height: 62 mm
- Product Length Depth: 245 mm
- Product Weight: 217.6666667 g
- Product Width: 142 mm
- Utilization Category: aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating: 1000 V
- Voltage Type: AC
- Watt Losses: 60 W
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor Protection Circuits
- Power Electronics and Drive Systems
- Industrial Motor Control Applications
- High-Speed Fault Current Interruption
- Rectifier and Converter Protection
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann by Eaton engineers this high-speed square body fuse to protect sensitive power semiconductor devices where fast, precise clearing is critical. Built to DIN 43 620 dimensional standards and backed by UL Recognized and CE Marked compliance, the 170M4968 delivers the coordinated, code-compliant performance professionals expect for demanding industrial power electronics installations.
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 315 A
- Application:
- semiconductor protection
- Certifications:
- UL Recognized
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- 98500 at 1000 V
- Compliances:
- CE Marked
- Fuse Indicator:
- Other
- Fuse Shape:
- Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs Imgl:
- No
- Interrupt Rating:
- 150 kAIC
- Mounting Method:
- DIN 43 620
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Pre Arc I2t:
- 16500
- Product Height:
- 62 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 245 mm
- Product Weight:
- 217.6666667 g
- Product Width:
- 142 mm
- Utilization Category:
- aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating:
- 1000 V
- Voltage Type:
- AC
- Watt Losses:
- 60 W
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Details:
- Fuse