Bussmann 170M8542 High-Speed Square Body Fuse, Class aR, 1100A
The Bussmann 170M8542 is an Eaton series high-speed square body fuse built for demanding power semiconductor protection applications. Rated 1100A and 1000V AC with a 125 kAIC interrupting rating, this Class aR fuse is designed for accompanied semiconductor protection and the protection of power rectifiers. The square body design with center bolted tags delivers a secure, low-impedance connection for high-speed fusing duty. It carries UL Recognized status and is CE Marked for use in demanding industrial power electronics systems.
Key Features
- Amperage Rating: 1100A for high-current power rectifier and semiconductor protection circuits.
- Voltage Rating: 1000V AC, suited for high-power industrial power electronics systems.
- Interrupting Rating: 125 kAIC interrupting capacity for reliable fault clearing in high-energy circuits.
- Utilization Category: Class aR (accompanied semiconductor protection) for coordinated protection of power semiconductor devices.
- Fuse Shape: Square body construction with center bolted tags for secure, low-resistance terminations.
- Clearing I2t: 2,750,000 at 1000V for predictable current-limiting performance.
- Pre-Arc I2t: 460,000 let-through characteristic for coordinated protection design.
- Watt Losses: 155W rated power dissipation.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Recognized
- CE Marked
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 1100 A
- Application: Protection of power rectifiers
- Certifications: UL Recognized
- Clearing I2t : 2750000 at 1000 V
- Compliances: CE Marked
- Fuse Shape: Square body, center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs Imgl : No
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre Arc I2t : 460000
- Product Height: 74 mm
- Product Length Depth: 90 mm
- Product Weight: 746.4309952 g
- Product Width: 160 mm
- Utilization Category: aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating: 1000 V
- Voltage Type: AC
- Watt Losses: 155 W
Typical Applications
- Power Rectifier Protection
- Power Semiconductor Device Protection
- Industrial Power Electronics Systems
- High-Speed Fusing for AC Power Circuits
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann by Eaton is a recognized leader in circuit protection, and the 170M8542 reflects that engineering standard with UL Recognized status and CE Marked compliance. Its high-speed Class aR design and square body construction with center bolted tags deliver dependable, code-compliant protection for demanding power semiconductor and rectifier applications.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 1100 A
- Application:
- Protection of power rectifiers
- Certifications:
- UL Recognized
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- 2750000 at 1000 V
- Compliances:
- CE Marked
- Fuse Indicator:
- Other
- Fuse Shape:
- Square body, center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs Imgl:
- No
- Interrupt Rating:
- 125 kAIC
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Pre Arc I2t:
- 460000
- Product Height:
- 74 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 90 mm
- Product Weight:
- 746.4309952 g
- Product Width:
- 160 mm
- Utilization Category:
- aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating:
- 1000 V
- Voltage Type:
- AC
- Watt Losses:
- 155 W
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Details:
- Fuse