The new LR Series device provides reliable, noncycling
protection against overcharging and short circuits events
for rechargeable battery cells where resettable protection
is desired.
Features
• RoHS compliant and
lead–free
• Weldable Nickel terminals
• Slim, low profile design
Agency Approvals
AGENCYAGENCY FILE NUMBER
E183209
Applications
• Rechargeable battery cell
protection
• Portable Computers
R50119583
Electrical Characteristics
Maximum Time
d
Current
(A)
To Trip
Time
(Sec.)
Part Number
I
hold
(A)
I
(A)
V
trip
(Vdc)
max
I
(A)
max
P
max.
(W)
15LR1901.93.9151001.29.505.000.0390.0720.102
15LR190S1.93.9151001.29.505.000.0390.0720.102
15LR2602.65.8151002.513.005.000.0200.0420.063
15LR260S2.65.8151002.513.005.000.0200.0420.063
15LR3803.88.3151002.519.005.000.0130.0260.037
20LR4504.58.9201002.522.505.000.0110.0200.028
20LR5505.510.5201002.827.505.000.0090.0160.022
20LR6006.011.7201002.830.005.000.0070.0140.019
20LR7307.314.1201003.330.005.000.0060.0120.015
I
= Hold current: maximum current device will pass without tripping in 20°C still air.
hold
= Trip current: minimum current at which the device will trip in 20°C still air.
I
trip
= Maximum voltage device can withstand without damage at rated current (I max)
V
max
= Maximum fault current device can withstand without damage at rated voltage (V
I
max
= Power dissipated from device when in the tripped state at 20°C still air.
P
d
= Minimum resistance of device in initial (un-soldered) state.
R
min
)
max
= Typical resistance of device in initial (un-soldered) state.
R
typ
= Maximum resistance of device at 20°C measured one hour after tripping or reflow
R
1max
soldering of 260°C for 20 sec.
Caution: Operation beyond the specified rating may result in damage and possible arcing
and flame.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/LR.html for current information.
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Revised: June 4, 2010
LR Series
POLYFUSE® Resettable PTCs
Axial Lead Battery Strap Type > LR Series
Temperature Rerating
Ambient Operation Temperature
-40°C-20°C0°C23°C40°C50°C60°C70°C85°C
Part NumberHold Current (A)
15LR1902.802.502.301.901.601.501.401.201.00
15LR190S2.802.502.301.901.601.501.401.201.00
15LR2603.803.403.102.602.202.001.901.701.40
15LR260S3.803.403.102.602.202.001.901.701.40
15LR3805.504.904.403.803.303.002.802.502.10
20LR4506.505.805.304.503.903.603.302.902.50
20LR5508.007.106.205.504.704.304.003.603.00
20LR6008.707.807.106.005.204.704.403.903.30
20LR73010.609.508.607.306.305.705.404.704.00
Average Time Current Curves
1.90 A
2.60 A
3.80 A
4.50 A
5.50 A
6.00 A
10
1
Time in Seconds
0.1
0.01
1101001000
Current in Amperes
7.30 A
LR
Temperature Rerating Curve
170%
150%
B
A
130%
110 %
90%
70%
50%
Percentage of Rated Current
30%
10%
Line/Part Number:
A
15LR190
• 15LR260
15LR190S
• 15LR260S
15LR260
• 15LR450
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50607080
B
15LR380
15LR550
15LR600
20LR730
Temperature (°C)
A
B
The average time current curves and Temperature Rerating curve performance is affected
by a number or variables, and these curves provided as guidance only. Customer must
verify the performance in their application.