Application Notes for Micro Fuse
Micro Fuse should be designated only after confirming operating
conditions and Micro Fuse performance characteristics.
When determining the rated current, be sure to observe the following
items :
(1) Micro Fuse should always be operated below the rated current
(the value considered in the temperature derating rate) and voltage
specifications. According to item 2,2-2 in page 7.
(2) Micro Fuse should always be operated below the rated voltage.
(3) Micro Fuse should be selected with correct rated value to be fused
at overload current.
(4) When Micro Fuse are used in inrush current applications, please
confirm sufficiently inrush resistance of Micro Fuse.
(5) Please do not apply the current exceeding the breaking current to
Micro Fuse.
(6) Use Micro Fuse under the condition of category temperature.
(7) Micro Fuse should not be used in the primary power source.
Micro Fuse should be selected by determining the operating
conditions that will occur after final assembly, or estimating potential
abnormalities through cycle testing.
2. Assembly and Mounting
During the entire assembly process, observe Micro Fuse body
temperature and the heating time specified in the performance table.
In addition, observe the following items :
(1) Mounting and adjusting with soldering irons are not recommended
since temperature and time control is difficult.
In case of emergency for using soldering irons, be sure to observe
the conditions specified in the performance table.
(2) Micro Fuse body should not contact a soldering iron directly.
(3) Once Micro Fuse mounted on the board, they should never be
remounted on boards or substrates.
(4) During mounting, be careful not to apply any excessive
mechanical stresses to the Micro Fuse.
3. Solvents
For cleaning of Micro Fuse, immersion in isopropyl alcohol for 90
seconds (at 20 ~ 30°C liquid temp.) will not be damaged.
If organic solvents (Pine AlphaTM, Techno CareTM, Clean ThroughTM,
etc.) will be applied to the Micro Fuse, be sure to preliminarily check
that the solvent will not damage Micro Fuse.
4. Ultrasonic Cleaning
Ultrasonic cleaning is not recommended for Micro Fuse. This may
cause damage to Micro Fuse such as broken terminals which results
in electrical characteristics effects, etc. depending on the conditions.
If Ultrasonic cleaning process must be used, please evaluate the
effects sufficiently before use.
5. Caution During Usage
(1) Micro Fuse with electricity should never be touched. Micro Fuse
with electricity may cause burning due to Micro Fuse high
temperature. Also, in case of touching Micro Fuse without
electricity, please check the safety temperature of Micro Fuse.
(2) Protective eyeglasses should always be worn when performing
fusing tests. However, there is a fear that Micro Fuse will
explode during test. During fusing tests, please cover particles
not to fly outward from the board or testing fixture. Caution is
necessary during usage at all times.
6. Environmental Conditions
(1) Micro Fuse should not be operated in acid or alkali corrosive
atmosphere.
(2) Micro Fuse should not be vibrated, shocked, or pressed
excessively.
(3) Micro Fuse should not be operated in a flammable or explosive
atmosphere.
(4) Please do not use Micro fuse in the environment where dew
condensation occurs.
In case Micro fuse has to be used under the dew condensation
condition, please apply moisture-proof coating over Micro fuse.
Covering Micro fuse with moisture-proof coating may affect
electrical characteristics, please evaluate the effects sufficiently
before use.
7. Emergency
In case of fire, smoking, or offensive odor during operation, please
cut off the power in the circuit or pull the plug out.
8. Storage
(1) Micro Fuse should be stored at room temperature (-10°C ~
+40°C) without direct sunlight or corrosive atmosphere such as
H2S(hydrogen sulfide) or SO2(sulfur dioxide).
Direct sunlight may cause decolorization and deformation of the
exterior and taping.
Also, solderability will be remarkably lower in high humidity.
(2) If the products are stored for an extended period of time, please
contact Matsuo Sales Department for recommendation. The
longer storage term causes packages and tapings to worsen. If
the products will be stored for longer term, please contact us for
advice.
(3) The products in taping, package, or box should not be given
any kind of physical pressure. Deformation of taping or package
may affect automatic mounting.
9. Disposal
When Micro Fuse are disposed of as waste or “scrap”, they should
be treated as “industrial waste”. Micro Fuse contain various kinds
of metals and resins.
10. Samples
Micro Fuse received as samples should not be used in any
products or devices in the market. Samples are provided for a
particular purpose such as configuration, confirmation of electrical
characteristics, etc.
Please feel free to ask our sales department for more information on Micro Fuse.
Overseas Sales Dep: 5-3, 3-Chome, Sennari-cho, Toyonaka-shi, Osaka 561-8558, Japan Tel : 06-6332-0883 Fax : 06-6332-0920
Head Office: 5-3, 3-Chome, Sennari-cho, Toyonaka-shi, Osaka 561-8558, Japan Tel : 06-6332-0871 Fax : 06-6331-1386
URL: http://www.ncc-matsuo.co.jp/
The specifications on this catalog are subject to change without prior notice. Please inquire of our Sales
Department to confirm the specifications prior to use.
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