Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
© 2012 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
215 Series
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 215 Series
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/215.html for current information.
215 Series
215 Series, 5 x 20 mm, Time-Lag (Slo-Blo®) Fuse
Agency Approvals
Agency Agency File Number Ampere Range
PS
E
Cartridge Certificates:
NBK080205-E10480A
NBK250702-E10480E
NBK100408-JP1021A
Leaded Certificates:
NBK080205-E10480B
NBK250702-E10480F
NBK100408-JP1021B
1A – 5A
6.3A – 15A
16A – 20A
1A – 5A
6.3A – 15A
16A – 20A
.
Certificates:
2005010207145714 1A – 6.3A
Certificates:
SU05001– 2011
SU05001– 2012
1A – 3.15A
4A – 10A
Recognised File:
E10480 125mA – 20A
File:
029862
Acc. Class:
LR1422 – 30
500mA – 12A
License:
606726
902193
1117976
709071
709302
125mA, 160mA
200mA – 800mA, 8A, 10A
1A - 6.3A
12A
*15A – *20A
License:
40013521
200mA – 8A
*10A
License:
40016610 *12A
License:
KM41462 200mA – 10A
125mA – 20A
Features
Electrical Characteristics for Series
% of Ampere
Rating Ampere Rating Opening Time
150%
125mA – 800mA 60 minutes, Minimum
1A – 3.15A 60 minutes, Minimum
4A – 6.3A 60 minutes, Minimum
8A – 20A 30 minutes, Minimum
210%
125mA – 800mA 30 minutes, Maximum
1A – 3.15A 30 minutes, Maximum
4A – 6.3A 30 minutes, Maximum
8A – 12A 30 minutes, Maximum
275%
125mA – 800mA .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%
125mA – 800mA .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%
125mA – 800mA .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
* Approved for cartridge versions only
5x20mm Time-Lag surge withstand ceramic body cartridge
fuse designed to IEC specification
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International (IEC )
Standards for use
globally
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specification for Time-
Lag fuses
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lead-free
Used as supplementary protection in appliance or
utilization equipment to provide individual protection for
components or internal circuits.
PS
E
Description
Revised: April 23, 2012
Introduction to Circuit Protection
Introduction to Circuit Protection
Transientology
© 2012 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
215 Series
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 215 Series
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/215.html for current information.
Temperature Rerating 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 Rated
Current
(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 1100 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
001. 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 xxxxx 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 209.880 100 4 x x x x x x x x
010. 10 250 0.0066 333.565 100 4 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
0.0033 1237.0 TBA** TBA** x x x*
016. 16 250 0.0031 1408.0 TBA** TBA** xxx*
020. 20 250 400 A 0.0023 2600.0 TBA** TBA** xxx*
Electrical Characteristic Specifications by Item
X* Approval for cartridge versions only
TBA** - Please contact Littelfuse for details on these parameters
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© 2012 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
215 Series
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 215 Series
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/215.html for current information.
215 Series
Average Time Current Curves
100
1000
10000
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.001
0.1 1 10 100 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
T-C Curves for 125mA to 800mA only T-C Curves for 1A to 20A only
100
1000
10000
10
0.1
0.01
0.001
0.1 1 10 100 1000
TIME IN SECONDS
CURRENT IN AMPERES
1.0 0 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
Materials
Body: Ceramic
Cap:/JDLFMoQMBUFE#SBTT
Leads: Tin–plated Copper
Terminal Strength .*-45%(.FUIPE"5FTU
Condition A
Solderability Reference IEC 60127 Second Edition
2003-01 Annex A
Product Marking
Cap 1: Brand logo, current and voltage
ratings
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Product Characteristics
Operating Temperature –55ºC to +125ºC
Thermal Shock
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Condition B (5 cycles, –65ºC to
+125ºC)
Vibration .*-45%(.FUIPE"
Humidity
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elevated temp (40ºC) for 240 hours)
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Condition B
Introduction to Circuit Protection
Introduction to Circuit Protection
Transientology
© 2012 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
215 Series
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 215 Series
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/215.html for current information.
Dimensions
0215.125P
to
0215020P
0215.125XEP
to
0215.800XEP
0215001.XEP
to
0215020.XEP
* Ratings above 6.3 A have 0.8 mm diameter lead;
ratings above 12 A have 1.2 mm diameter lead
Part Numbering System
0215 xxxx M X E P
Series
Amp Code
Refer to Amp Code column of
Electrical Characteristics Table
Lead-free
Quantity Code
M = 1000
Option Codes
Blank : Cartidge Type Fuse
E : Axial Lead Fuse
Packaging Code
X = Filler
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:
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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
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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:
© 2012 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
215 Series
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 215 Series
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/215.html for current information.
215 Series
Packaging
Packaging Option Packaging Specification Quantity Quantity &
Packaging Code Taping Width
215 Series
#VML N/A 1000 MX N/A
#VML N/A 1000 MXE N/A
Reel and Tape N/A 1000 MRET1 T1=52mm (2.062”)
#VML N/A 1000 .9( N/A
#VML N/A 1000 MXB N/A
#VML N/A 100 )9 N/A