Datasheet 0218001 Specification

Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses

5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series

218 Series, 5×20 mm, Time-Lag Fuse

Agency Approvals

Agency Agency File Number Ampere Range

Cartridge:
NBK090205-E10480A
NBK120802-E10480C

PS

E

Leaded:
NBK090205-E10480B
NBK120802-E10480D

2005010207145715 0.032A – 6.3A

SU05001-3005
SU05001-2008
SU05001-2009

E10480 0.032A – 16A

1A – 5A

6.3A – 15A

1A – 5A

6.3A – 15A

0.032A – 0.040A

0.050A – 0.800A
1A – 10A

RoHS

Pb

Description

The 218 series fuse is a 5x20mm time-lag glass body
cartridge fuse designed to IEC specification.

Features

• Designed to International
IEC Standards for use
globally

• Meets the IEC 60127-2,

• Available in cartridge and
axial lead form

• RoHS compliant and
lead-free

Sheet 3 specification for
Time-Lag fuses

Applications

Used as supplementary protection in appliance or
utilization equipment to provide individual protection for
components or internal circuits.

Additional Information

Datasheet

For recommended fuse accessories for this product series,
see ‘Recommended Accessories’ section.

Resources

Samples

Accessories

PS

E

29862 0.032A - 10A; 15A

1620064 0.032A – 6.3A

40013496 0.032A – 10A

40016604 15A*

KM 41462 0.080A – 6.3A

N/A 0.032A – 16A

* Approval for Cartridge versions only

Electrical Characteristics

% of Ampere

Rating

150%

210%

275%

400%

1000%

Ampere Rating Opening Time

0.032A - 0.100A

0.125A - 6.3A

8A - 16A

0.032A - 0.100A 120 sec., Maximum

0.125A - 6.3A 120 sec., Maximum

8A - 16A 120 sec., Maximum

0.032A - 0.100A 200 ms., Min.; 10 sec. Max.

0.125A - 6.3A 600 ms., Min.; 10 sec. Max.

8A - 16A

0.032A - 0.100A

0.125A - 6.3A

8A - 16A

0.032A - 0.100A 10 ms., Min.; 300 ms. Max.

0.125A - 6.3A 20 ms., Min.; 300 ms. Max.

8A - 16A

60 minutes, Minimum

60 minutes, Minimum

30 minutes, Minimum

600 ms., Min.; 10 sec. Max.

40 ms., Min.; 3 sec. Max.

150 ms., Min.; 3 sec. Max.

150 ms., Min.; 3 sec. Max.

20 ms., Min.; 300 ms. Max.

© 2018 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 06/11/18

Application testing is strongly recommended.

PS

E

Electrical Characteristics

Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses

5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series

Amp

Rating

(A)

Voltage

Rating

Amp
Code

.032 0.032 250

(V)

Interrupting

Rating

Nominal

Cold

Resistance

(Ohms)

Nominal

Melting

2

t (A2 sec)

I

Maximum

Voltage Drop

at Rated

Current

(mV)

Maximum

Power

Dissipation

At

1.5ln(W)

48.2580 0. 01100 5000 1. 6 x x x x x x x

Agency Approvals

.040 0.04 250 31.8620 0 .01100 4000 1. 6 x x x x x x x

.050 0.05 250 21.2920 0.02700 350 0 1. 6 x x x x x x x

.063 0.063 250 14.2680 0.04600 3000 1. 6 x x x x x x x

.080 0.08 250 9.0700 0.07500 2500 1. 6 x x x x x x x x

.10 0 0.1 250 6.0180 0.07900 2000 1. 6 x x x x x x x x

.125 0.125 250 4.2000 0.1465 19 00 1. 6 x x x x x x x x

.160 0.16 250 3.7000 0.14400 15 00 1. 6 x x x x x x x x

.200 0.2 250 1.6000 0.3410 1300 1. 6 x x x x x x x x

.250 0.25 250 1.0495 0.5405 110 0 1. 6 x x x x x x x x

.315 0.315 250 0.8475 1. 110 0 1000 1. 6 x x x x x x x x

35 A @ 250 VAC

.400 0.4 250 0.5350 1.3250 900 1. 6 x x x x x x x x

.500 0.5 250 0.3700 2.8250 300 1. 6 x x x x x x x x

.630 0.63 250 0.2750 4.6750 250 1. 6 x x x x x x x x

.800 0.8 250 0.0813 3.370 150 1. 6 x x x x x x x x

0 01. 1 250 0.0613 6.730 150 1. 6 x x x x x x x x x

1.25 1.25 250 0.0446 12.650 15 0 1. 6 x x x x x x x x x

01. 6 1. 6 250 0.0336 23.350 15 0 1. 6 x x x x x x x x x

002. 2 250 0.0293 14.450 150 1. 6 x x x x x x x x x

02.5 2.5 250 0.0219 23.250 12 0 1. 6 x x x x x x x x x

3.15 3.15 250 0.0173 38.150 100 1. 6 x x x x x x x x x

004. 4 250

005. 5 250

06.3 6.3 250

008. 8 250

010. 10 250

12.5 12.5 250

015. 15 250

016. 16 250

* Approval for cartidge versions only

40 A @ 250 VAC

50 A @ 250 VAC

63 A @ 250 VAC

80 A @ 250 VAC

100 A @ 250 VAC

63 A @ 250 VAC

100 A @ 250 VAC

63 A @ 250 VAC

0.0129 69.10 10 0 1. 6 x x x x x x x x x

0.0104 111. 00 100 1. 6 x x x x x x x x x

0.0076 198.50 10 0 1. 6 x x x x x x x x x

0.0059 341.50 10 0 4 x x x x x x

0.0045 568.00 10 0 4 x x x x x x

0.0034 889.00 10 0 4 x x x

0.0028 1405.00 100 4 x x x x x*

0.0021 1955.00 100 4 x x

Temperature Re-rating Curve

Average Time Current Curves

0.032A

0.040A

0.050A

0.063A

0.080A

0.100A

0.125A

0.160A

0.200A

0.250A

0.315A

0.400A

0.500A

0.630A

0.800A1A1.25A

10000

1000

100

10

TIME IN SECONDS

1

0.1

0.01

0.01 0.1 1 10 100

CURRENT IN AMPERES

1.6A2A2.5A

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

3.15A4A5A

6.3A8A10A

12.5A

15A

16A

© 2018 Littelfuse, Inc.

Revised: 06/11/18

Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses

300

240

Temperature (°C) - Measured on bottom side of board

5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series

Soldering Parameters - Wave Soldering

280

260

240

220

200

180

160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

0

102030405060708090

Time (Seconds)

Preheat Time

100

110

120

130

140

150

160

170

180

190

Dwell Time

Cooling Time

Product Characteristics

Material

Terminal Strength

Solderability MIL-STD-202, Method 208

Product Marking

Packaging

Body: Glass
Cap: Nickel–plated Brass
Leads: Tin–plated Copper

MIL-STD-202, Method 211, Test
Condition A

Cap1: Brand logo, current and

voltage ratings

Cap2: Agency approval marks

Available in Bulk (M=1000 pcs/pkg)
or on Tape/Reel (MRET1=1000 pcs/
reel)

Recommended Process Parameters:

Wave Parameter Lead-Free Recommendation

Preheat:

(Depends on Flux Activation Temperature)

Temperature Minimum:

Temperature Maximum:

(Typical Industry Recommendation)

100

°C

150

°C

Preheat Time: 60-180 seconds

Solder Pot Temperature:

260

°C Maximum

Solder Dwell Time: 2-5 seconds

Recommended Hand-Solder Parameters:

200

210

220

230

Solder Iron Temperature: 350°C +/- 5°C
Heating Time: 5 seconds max.

Note: These devices are not recommended for IR or
Convection Reflow process.

Operating Temperature –55ºC to +125ºC

Thermal Shock

Condition B (5 cycles, –65
+125°C)

Vibration MIL-STD-202, Method 201

MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Test

MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Test

Humidity

Condition A (High RH (95%) and
elevated temperature (40
hours)

Salt Spray

MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Test
Condition B

°

C to

°

C) for 240

© 2018 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 06/11/18

Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses

0218 000P

20+0.5

5.1+0.6

5.2+0.1

-0.2

5.1+0.6

40±1.0

21.5±1.0

5.5±0.3

0218016. XEP

0218.125 XEP
to

0218.100XEP

0218.032 XEP

to

0.65±0.05

0.65±0.05*

40±1.0

21.5±1.0

5.6±0.4

All dimensions in mm

Notes:
* Ratings above 6.3A have 0.8±0.05 diameter lead.

0218 xxxx M X E P

5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series

Dimensions

Part Numbering System

Series

Amp Code

Refer to Amp Code column of
Electrical Characteristics Table

Quantity Code

M = 1000

Packaging Code

X = Filler

Option Codes

Blank : Cartidge Type Fuse
E : Axial Lead Fuse

Lead-free

Packaging

Packaging Option Packaging Specification Quantity

218 Series

Bulk N/A 1000 MX N/A
Bulk N/A 1000 MXE N/A

Reel and Tape EIA 296-E 1000 MRET1 T1=53mm (2.087”)

Bulk N/A 1000 MXG N/A
Bulk N/A 1000 MXB N/A
Bulk N/A 10 0 HX N/A

Quantity &

Packaging Code

Taping Width

Recommended Accessories

Accessory

Type

Holder

Block

Clip

Notes:

1. Do not use in applications above rating.

2. Please refer to fuseholder data sheet for specific re-rating information.

3. Please contact factory for applications greater than the max voltage and amperage shown.

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Series Description

345_ISF Panel Mount Shock-Safe Fuseholder

345 Shock-Safe Fuseholder with PC Mount, Solder Mount and Panel Mount options 20

830 PC Mount Shock-Safe Miniature Fuseholder 16

520 Metric OMNI-BLOK® Fuse Block 10

646 PC Mount Miniature Fuse Block 6.3

658 Surface Mount Miniature Fuse Block 10

520_W PC Mount Miniature Fuse Clip 6.3

111 PC Board Mount Fuse Clip 10

445 PC Board Mount Fuse Clip 10

Max

Application

Voltage

Max

Application

Amperage

10

250

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

© 2018 Littelfuse, Inc.

Revised: 06/11/18