© 2018 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 04/02/18
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 215 Series
RoHS
Pb
215 Series, 5×20 mm, Time-Lag Fuse
Agency Approvals
Agency Agency File Number Ampere Range
PS
E
Cartridge:
NBK080205-E10480A
NBK250702-E10480E
NBK100408-JP1021A
Leaded:
NBK080205-E10480B
NBK250702-E10480F
NBK100408-JP1021B
1A – 5A
6.3A – 15A
16A – 20A
1A – 5A
6.3A – 15A
16A – 20A
.2005010207145714 1A – 6.3A
CQC07012021808 8A – 10A
SU05001-2011B
SU05001-10001
SU05001-10002
SU05001-2012B
1A – 2.5A
3.15A – 6.3A
8A
4A - 10A
E10480 0.125A - 20A
29862 0.5A – 12A
1517218 0.125A-12A
15 A*, 16 A*, 20A*
40013521 0.2A – 8A
*10A
40016610 *12A
KM41462 0.200A – 10A
J50258578 16A/20A
N/A 0.125A – 20A
* Approved for cartridge versions only
Features
Electrical Characteristics for Series
% of Ampere
Rating Ampere Rating Opening Time
150%
0.125A – 0.800A 60 minutes, Minimum
1A – 3.15A 60 minutes, Minimum
4A – 6.3A 60 minutes, Minimum
8A – 20A 30 minutes, Minimum
210%
0.125A – 0.800A 30 minutes, Maximum
1A – 3.15A 30 minutes, Maximum
4A – 6.3A 30 minutes, Maximum
8A – 20A 30 minutes, Maximum
275%
0.125A – 0.800A .25 sec. Min.; 80 secs. Max.
1A – 3.15A .75 sec. Min.; 80 secs. Max.
4A – 6.3A .75 sec. Min.; 80 secs. Max.
8A – 20A .75 sec. Min.; 80 secs. Max.
400%
0.125A – 0.800A .05 sec., Min.; 5 secs. Max.
1A – 3.15A .095 sec., Min.; 5 secs. Max.
4A – 6.3A .150 sec., Min.; 5 secs. Max.
8A – 20A .150 sec., Min.; 5 secs. Max.
1000%
0.125A – 0.800A .005 sec., Min.; .150 sec. Max.
1A – 3.15A .010 sec., Min.; .150 sec. Max.
4A – 6.3A .010 sec., Min.; .150 sec. Max.
8A – 20A .010 sec., Min.; .150 sec. Max.
Applications
Application testing is strongly recommended.
5×20mm Time-Lag surge withstand ceramic body cartridge
fuse designed to IEC specification
• Designed to International
(IEC ) Standards for use
globally
• High breaking capacity
• Meets the IEC 60127-2,
Sheet 5 specification for
Time-Lag fuses
• RoHS compliant and
lead-free
Used as supplementary protection in appliance or
utilization equipment to provide individual protection for
components or internal circuits.
PS
E
Description
Additional Information
Datasheet Samples
Resources
© 2018 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 04/02/18
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 215 Series
Materials
Body: Ceramic
Cap: Nickel–plated Brass
Leads: Tin–plated Copper
Terminal
Strength MIL-STD-202, Method 211, Test Condition A
Solderability MIL-STD-202 Method 208
Product
Marking
Cap 1: Brand logo, current and voltage ratings
Cap 2: Agency approval markings
Operating
Temperature –55ºC to +125ºC
Thermal Shock MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Test Condition B (5
cycles, –65ºC to +125ºC)
Vibration MIL-STD-202, Method 201
Humidity
MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Test Condition A
(High RH (95%) and elevated temp (40ºC) for
240 hours)
Salt Spray MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Test Condition B
Product Characteristics
Temperature Re-rating Curve
Amp
Code
Amp
Rating
Voltage
Rating
(V)
Interrupting
Rating
Nominal
Cold
Resistance
(Ohms)
Nominal
Melting
I
2
t
(A
2
sec)
Maximum
Voltage
Drop at
Rated
Current
(mV)
Maximum
Power
Dissipation
at 1.5ln
(W)
Agency Approvals
PS
E
.125 0.125 250
1500 A @
250 VAC
11.4455 0.0330 2600 1. 6 x x x
.160 0.16 250 7.1000 0.0465 2400 1. 6 x x x
.200 0.2 250 1.8400 0.340 2100 1. 6 x x x x x
.250 0.25 250 1.2400 0.545 1500 1. 6 x x x x x
.315 0.315 250 0.8800 0.975 110 0 1. 6 x x x x x
.400 0.4 250 0.5825 1.325 1000 1. 6 x x x x x
.500 0.5 250 1.1675 0.420 850 1. 6 x x x x x x
.630 0.63 250 0.7200 0.635 650 1. 6 x x x x x x
.800 0.8 250 0.4675 0.975 500 1. 6 x x x x x x
0 01. 1 250 0.1515 1.520 350 2.5 x x x x x x x x x
1.25 1.25 250 0.1074 3.200 300 2.5 x x x x x x x x x
01. 6 1. 6 250 0.0707 6.830 200 2.5 x x x x x x x x x
002. 2 250 0.0566 11.680 190 2.5 x x x x x x x x x
02.5 2.5 250 0.0386 22.290 180 2.5 x x x x x x x x x
3.15 3.15 250 0.0283 43.255 140 4 x x x x x x x x x
004. 4 250 0.0185 46.960 100 4 x x x x x x x x x
005. 5 250 0.0153 66.095 100 4 x x x x x x x x x
06.3 6.3 250 0.0108 128.750 100 4 x x x x x x x x x
008. 8 250 0.0092 209.880 10 0 4 x x x x x x x x x
010. 10 250 0.0066 333.565 10 0 4 x x x x x x x* x x
012. 12 250 0.0061 515.500 100 4 x x x x x* x
015. 15 250
500 A @ 250Vac
0.0033 1237.0 N/A** N/A** x x x* x
016. 16 250 0.0031 1408.0 N/A** N/A** x x x* x x
020. 20 250 400 A @ 250Vac 0.0023 2600.0 N/A** N/A** x x x* x x
Electrical Characteristic Specifications by Item
X* Approval for cartridge versions only
N/A** - Please contact Littelfuse for details on these parameters
1A to 2A have an IR : 100A@500VAC, 4A to 6-3A have the IR : 100A@305 VAC and 1000A@72VDC
I2t test at 10x rated current.
© 2018 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 04/02/18
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 215 Series
Average Time Current Curves
100
1000
10000
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.001
0.1 110100 1000
.160 A
.125 A
.200 A
.250 A
.315 A
.400 A
.500 A
.630 A
.800 A
TIME IN SECONDS
CURRENT IN AMPERES
100
1000
10000
10
0.1
0.01
0.001
0.1 110100 1000
TIME IN SECONDS
CURRENT IN AMPERES
1.00 A
1.25 A
2.00 A
2.50 A
1.60 A
3.15 A
4.00 A
5.00 A
6.30 A
8.00 A
10.0 A
12.0 A
15.0 A
16.0 A
20.0 A
T-C Curves for 125mA to 800mA only T-C Curves for 1A to 20A only
100
1000
10000
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.001
0.1 110100 1000
.160 A
.125 A
.200 A
.250 A
.315 A
.400 A
.500 A
.630 A
.800 A
TIME IN SECONDS
CURRENT IN AMPERES
100
1000
10000
10
0.1
0.01
0.001
0.1 110100 1000
TIME IN SECONDS
CURRENT IN AMPERES
1.00 A
1.25 A
2.00 A
2.50 A
1.60 A
3.15 A
4.00 A
5.00 A
6.30 A
8.00 A
10.0 A
12.0 A
15.0 A
16.0 A
20.0 A
Soldering Parameters - Wave Soldering
Dwell Time
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
260
280
300
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
Time (Seconds)
Temperature (°C) - Measured on bottom side of board
Cooling Time
Preheat Time
Wave Parameter Lead-Free Recommendation
Preheat:
(Depends on Flux Activation Temperature) (Typical Industry Recommendation)
Temperature Minimum: 100° C
Temperature Maximum: 150° C
Preheat Time: 60-180 seconds
Solder Pot Temperature: 260° C Maximum
Solder Dwell Time: 2-5 seconds
Recommended Hand-Solder Parameters:
Solder Iron Temperature: 350° C +/- 5°C
Heating Time: 5 seconds max.
Note: These devices are not recommended for IR or
Convection Reflow process.
Recommended Process Parameters:
For the pigtailed fuse, please follow the recommendations
below for axial lead forming and mounting into PCB:
Lead forming:
The distance C between cap flat surface and axial lead shall
be greater than 1.0 mm.
PCB mounting:
The distance between PCB and fuse cap is recommended to
be a minimum of 1.5 mm.
A
B
C
C
A
B
Different values of A and B available, please contact the Littelfuse sales representative in your region:
© 2018 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 04/02/18
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 215 Series
Packaging
Packaging Option Packaging Specification Quantity Quantity &
Packaging Code Taping Width
215 Series
Bulk N/A 1000 MX N/A
Bulk N/A 1000 MXE N/A
Reel and Tape N/A 1000 MRET1 T1=53mm (2.087”)
Bulk and Color Coding N/A 1000 MXG N/A
Bulk N/A 1000 MXB N/A
Bulk N/A 10 0 HX N/A
Dimensions
0215.125P
to
0215020P
0215.125XEP
to
0215.800XEP
0215001.XEP
to
0215020.XEP
Notes:
* Ratings above 6.3 A have 0.8 ± 0.05 diameter lead;
* Ratings above 12 A have 1.2 ± 0.05 diameter lead.
20±0.5
5.1±0.6
40±1.0
5.1±0.6
5.2+0.1
−0.2
0.65±0.05
21.5±1.0 5.6±0.4
All dimensions in mm
40±1.0 21.5±1.0 5.5±0.3
0.65±0.05*
Part Numbering System
0215 xxxx M X E/G P
Series
Amp Code
Refer to Amp Code column of
Electrical Characteristics Table
Lead-free
Quantity Code
M = 1000
H = 100
Option Codes
Blank : Cartidge Type Fuse
E : Axial Lead Fuse
G : Color Coding
Packaging Code
X = Filler
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