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Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
3AB > Time Lag > 325/326 Series
325/326 Series Lead-Free 3AB, Slo-Blo® Fuse
PS
E
Description
The 3AB Slo-Blo® Fuse with ceramic body construction 
permits higher interrupting ratings and voltage ratings. 
Ideal for applications where high current loads are 
expected.
Features
Agency Approvals
Agency  Agency File Number  Ampere Range
E10480  250mA - 10A
E10480  12A - 30A
LR 29862  250mA - 30A
NBK 030805-
PS
E
E10480A-F/ 
NBK 260106JP1021A/B
SU05001-5010 
SU05001-5011 
SU05001-5012 
SU05001-7005
1A - 30A
2.5A - 3.2A/ 
7A - 20A
10mA - 30A
• InaccordancewithUL
Standard 248-14
• RoHScompliantand
Lead-free
• Availableincartridge
and axial lead format 
and with various forming 
dimensions
Applications
Used as supplementary protection in appliance or 
utilization equipment to provide individual protection for 
components or internal circuits.
Electrical Characteristics for Series
% of Ampere 
Rating
100%  100mA – 30A  4 hours, Minimum
135%  100mA – 30A  1 hour, Maximum
200%
Ampere Rating  Opening Time
100mA – 3.2A  5 sec., Min., 30 sec., Max.
4A – 30A  5 sec., Min., 60 sec., Max.
Additional Information
© 2013 Littelfuse, Inc. 
Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
Revised: 12/19/13
Datasheet
325 Series
Datasheet
326 Series
Resources
325 Series
Resources
326 Series
Samples
325 Series
Samples
326 Series
 
 
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Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
3AB > Time Lag > 325/326 Series
Electrical Characteristic Specifications by Item
Amp Code
Rating
(A)
.010  0.01  250
Ampere 
Voltage 
Rating 
(V)
Interrupting
Rating
Nominal Cold 
Resistance 
(Ohms)
Nominal 
Melting 
2
t (A2 sec)
I
PS
E
3324.8000  0.00148  x
Agency Approvals
.031  0.031  250  332.5000  0. 0110  x 
.062  0.062  250  91.7000  0.0276  x 
.10 0  0.1  250  33.5500  0.0870  x 
.125  0.125  250  22.4500  0.100  x
100A@250Vac 
.150  0.15  250  15.4500  0.143  x 
.175  0.175  250  8.9200  0.220  x 
.187  0.187  250  7.7250  0.230  x 
.200  0.2  250  6.7700  0.213  x 
.250  0.25  250
4.4300  0.432  x  x  x 
.300  0.3  250  3.2200  0.690  x  x  x 
.375  0.375  250  2.1550  1.20  x  x  x 
.400  0.4  250  1.9350  1.33  x  x  x 
.500  0.5  250  1.3000  2.50  x  x  x 
.600  0.6  250  0.9495  3.90  x  x  x 
.700  0.7  250  0.7215  6.42  x  x  x 
.750  0.75  250  0.6410  7. 0 0  x  x  x 
.800  0.8  250  0.5725  8.20  x  x  x 
0 01.  1  250  0.3890  16.3  x  x  x  x
100A@250Vac 
10KA@125Vac 
10KA@125Vdc
01. 2  1. 2  250  0.2860  22.0  x  x  x  x
1.25  1.25  250  0.2680  24.0  x  x  x  x
01. 5  1. 5  250  0.1975  40.1  x  x  x  x
01. 6  1. 6  250  0.1760  45.0  x  x  x  x
002.  2  250  0.1210  80.0  x  x  x  x
02.5  2.5  250  0.0835  136.0  x  x  x  x  x
02.8  2.8  250  0.0695  170.0  x  x  x  x  x
003.  3  250  0.0605  200.0  x  x  x  x  x
03.2  3.2  250
004.  4  250
100A@250Vac 
10KA@125Vac
0.0539  214.0  x  x  x  x  x
0.0761  9.71  x  x  x  x
005.  5  250  0.0522  25.0  x  x  x  x
6.25  6.25  250  0.0346  60.4  x  x  x  x 
0 0 7.  7  250  0.0227  47.3  x  x  x  x  x
400A@250Vac 
10KA@125Vac
008.  8  250  0.0193  67.1  x  x  x  x  x
010.  10  250  0.0132  137  x  x  x  x  x
400A@250Vac
012.  12  250
012.*  12  250
015.  15  250
015.*  15  250
020.
020.*
025.**
025.
20
20 
25
25
250
250 
250
250
030.  30  250  0.0019  1690  x  x  x  x
*Higher i2t version available. Please add suffix “D” to part numbers. For instance, 0325020.MXDP, 0326020.MXDP
2
t test at 10× rated current.
I
2
t version available. Please add suffix “W” to part numbers. For instance, 0325025.MXWP
**Higher I
10KA@125Vac 
600A@125Vdc
1500A@250Vac
400A@250Vac 
10KA@125Vac 
600A@125Vdc
1500A@250Vac
400A@250Vac 
10KA@125Vac
600A@125Vdc 
1500A@250Vac 
1500A@250Vac
400A@250Vac
10KA@60Vdc
600A@125Vdc
0.0067  129  x  x  x  x  x
0.0011  445  x  x  x
0.0050  245  x  x  x  x  x
0.0083  760  x  x  x
0.0034  575  x  x  x  x  x
0.0042  2500
0.0032  4682
x  x  x 
x  x
0.0024  1030  x  x  x  x
Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
© 2013 Littelfuse, Inc.
Revised: 12/19/13
 
 
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Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
Temperature (°C) - Measured on bottom side of board
3AB > Time Lag > 325/326 Series
Temperature Rerating Curve
Average Time Current Curves
3.5A
2.5A
1.0A
3.0A
2.0A
1.5A
.750A
.375A
1000
100
10
1
TIME IN SECONDS
0.1
0.01
.500A
CURRENT IN AMPERES
4.0A
5.0A
6.25A
10
7.0A
8.0A
12.0A
10.0A
15.0A
20.0A
25.0A
30.0A
100  1000 0.1  1 0.05
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
200
210
220
Dwell Time
Cooling Time
Recommended Process Parameters:
Wave Parameter  Lead-Free Recommendation
Preheat:
(Depends on Flux Activation Temperature)
  Temperature Minimum: 
  Temperature Maximum: 
  Preheat Time:  60-180 seconds
Solder Pot Temperature: 
Solder Dwell Time:  2-5 seconds 
230
Recommended Hand-Solder Parameters:
Solder Iron Temperature: 350° C +/- 5°C 
Heating Time: 5 seconds max.
(Typical Industry Recommendation)
100
° C 
150
° C 
260
° C Maximum 
Note: These devices are not recommended for IR or 
Convection Reflow process.
© 2013 Littelfuse, Inc. 
Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
Revised: 12/19/13
 
 
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Product Characteristics
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
3AB > Time Lag > 325/326 Series
Materials
Cap: Nickel–plated brass 
Leads: Tin–plated Copper
Body: Ceramic
Terminal Strength
Solderability
MIL-STD-202G, Method 211A, 
Test Condition A 
Reference IEC 60127 Second Edition 
2003-01 Annex A
Cap1:   Brand logo, current and voltage 
Product Marking
 ratings 
Cap2:   Series and agency approval 
 marks
Dimensions
Measurements displayed in millimeters (inches)
(cartridge)
6.35±0.3 
(.25")
31.75±1.12 
(1.25")
Axial Lead Diameter:
0.81±0.05 (.032") for 
(0.01A - 15A)
1.02±0.06 (.040") for 
(20A - 30A)
(axial leaded)
32.72±1.12 
(1.288")
Axial Lead Length:
38.1±3.15 (1.50") TYP.
Tin-coated copper
6.985±0.3 
(.275")
Operating Temperature   –55ºC to +125ºC
MIL-STD-202G, Method 107G, Test 
Thermal Shock
Condition B:(5 cycles - 65ºC to 
125ºC)
Vibration:   MIL-STD-202G, Method 201A
MIL-STD-202G, Method 103B, Test 
Humidity
Condition A: High RH (95%) and 
Elevated temperature(40ºC) for 240 
hours
Salt Spray
MIL-STD-202G, Method 101D, Test 
Condition B
Part Numbering System
Series
Amp Code
Refer to Amp Code column of 
Electrical Characteristics Table
Quantity Code
M = 1000
Packaging Code
X = Filler
Packaging
Packaging Option  Packaging Specification  Quantity
325 Series
Bulk  N/A  5  VX  N/A 
Bulk  N/A  100  HX  N/A 
Bulk  N/A  1000  MX  N/A 
Bulk  N/A  1000  MX52  N/A 
Bulk  N/A  1000  MX52L  N/A 
Bulk  N/A  1000  MXD  N/A 
Bulk  N/A  1000  MXF31  N/A 
Bulk  N/A  1000  MXW  N/A
326 Series
Bulk  N/A  5  VX  N/A 
Bulk  N/A  100  HX  N/A 
Bulk  N/A  1000  MX  N/A 
Bulk  N/A  1000  MXCC  N/A 
Bulk  N/A  1000  MXD  N/A
Quantity &
 Packaging Code
Taping Width
Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
© 2013 Littelfuse, Inc.
Revised: 12/19/13