Bussmann GDB Series Data Sheet

Description

• Fast acting, low breaking capacity

• 5mm x 20mm physical size

• Glass tube, nickel-plated brass endcap construction

• Optional axial leads are .032" x 1.5" copper tinned

• Optional sleeve is flexible flouropolymer
(U.L.flammability rating VW-1).

• Designed to IEC 60127-2-1

1.1 In: ∆t less than or equal to 70°C, 125ma-3A

1.0 In: ∆t less than or equal to 70°C, 4A

Ordering

• Specify product code, option code and packaging code

Approvals

• UL Recognized, Guide JDYX2, File E75865, 32mA-6.3A

• Semko Approval 32mA-400mA and 800mA-6.3A

• VDE Approval 160mA-6.3A

• BSI Approval 160mA-6.3A

•IMQ Approval 160mA-6.3A

Dimensions

Drawing Not to Scale

5mm x 20mm Fuses

GDB Series, Fast Acting, Glass Tube

SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage Interrupting Rating Typical DC Typical Maximum

Product Code Rating at Rated Voltage (50Hz) Cold Resistance Melting I

2

t (A2Sec) Voltage

AC AC/DC (ohms)* AC† Drop (mV)‡

GDB-32mA 250V 35A 41.5 0.000047 3200
GDB-40mA 250V 35A 25.5 0.00011 2500
GDB-50mA 250V 35A 17.5 0.00020 2400
GDB-63mA 250V 35A 12.9 0.00057 2000
GDB-80mA 250V 35A 5.2 0.0012 1200
GDB-100mA 250V 35A 3.9 0.003 1100
GDB-125mA 250V 35A 2.9 0.005 1000
GDB-160mA 250V 35A 9.2 0.008 2000
GDB-200mA 250V 35A 7.0 0.016 1700
GDB-250mA 250V 35A 4.5 0.28 1400
GDB-315mA 250V 35A 3.2 0.58 1300
GDB-400mA 250V 35A 1.9 0.18 1100
GDB-500mA 250V 35A 0.27 0.18 220
GDB-630mA 250V 35A 0.21 0.35 220
GDB-800mA 250V 35A 0.15 0.67 190
GDB-1A 250V 35A 0.13 0.60 200
GDB-1.25A 250V 35A 0.098 0.84 200
GDB-1.6A 250V 35A 0.068 1.6 190
GDB-2A 250V 35A 0.044 4.2 150
GDB-2.5A 250V 35A 0.035 6.1 150
GDB-3.15A 250V 35A 0.026 13 130
GDB-4A 250V 35A 0.022 22 130
GDB-5A 250V 35A 0.015 42 120
GDB-6.3A 250V 35A 0.010 69 120

* DC Cold Resistance (Measured at <10% of rated current)
†Typical Melting I2t (I2t was measured at listed interrupting rating and rated voltage)
‡ Maximum Voltage Drop (Voltage drop was measured at 20°C ambient temperature at rated current)

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1.5 In 2.1 In 2.75 In 4 In 10 In

In min max min max min max max

32mA-100mA 60 min 30 min 10 ms 500 ms 3 ms 100 ms 20 ms

125mA-6.3A 60 min 30 min 50 ms 2 sec 10 ms 300 ms 20 ms

TIME CURRENT CURVE

5mm x 20mm Fuses

GDB Series, Fast Acting, Glass Tube

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PACKAGING CODE

Packaging Code Description

BK 100 pieces of fuses packed into a cardboard carton with flaps folded
BK1 1,000 pieces of fuses packed into a poly bag
TR2 1,500 pieces of fuses packed into tape on a reel

OPTION CODE

Option Code Description

S Sealed with a flouropolmer sleeve to withstand aqueous cleaning
V Axial leads - copper tinned wire with nickel plated brass overcaps