Shock-safe SMD fuseholder features stabilising posts

The newly added stabilising posts improve the design, by optimising the stability of the fuseholder during the mounting and soldering process of the PCB. The stabilising posts also help absorb the axial forces that arise when the fuse is being replaced.

With rated power acceptance of up to 2.5W at 10A/250V AC according to IEC, combined with rated current of up to 16A at 400V AC according to UL/CSA, the FPG7 is suited for applications requiring primary protection. It is also suitable for applications requiring SMD assembly, compact design, primary protection and external access to fuses. Specific applications include industrial and medical equipment as well as household appliances. Depending on the application, customers can select between two fuse cap options: a slotted version for screw driver access or a fingergrip version.

The FPG7 is manufactured with RoHS-conforming materials that are temperature resistant and designed for reflow soldering processes. These materials meet the requirements for equipment in unattended operation according to IEC 60335-1 and the intensified glow-wire test requirements according to IEC 60695-2. The FPG7 achieves a protection class of IP40 and a shock-safe category of PC2. The blister tape packaging option enables efficient manufacturing using automatic placement machines. All versions have VDE and cURus approvals.