0232004.M

Series:	232
Packaging:	Bulk
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Part Status:	Obsolete
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Fuse Type:	Cartridge, Glass
Current Rating:	4A
Voltage Rating - AC:	250V
Response Time:	Medium
Package / Case:	5mm x 20mm
Mounting Type:	Holder
Breaking Capacity @ Rated Voltage:	100A
Melting I²t:	38.75
Approvals:	METI
Operating Temperature:	-55°C ~ 125°C
Color:	--
Size / Dimension:	0.205" Dia x 0.787" L (5.20mm x 20.00mm)
DC Cold Resistance:	0.018 Ohms

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.0232004.M Application Field and Working Principle of FusesFuses are an essential component in electrical circuits. They are usually composed of a metal strip or wire that is surrounded by an insulation material such as ceramic or plastic. The purpose of the fuse is to protect the circuit from excessive current flows that can cause damage to the electrical components.Application FieldFuses are widely used in many industries for low, medium, and high voltage applications. Low-voltage, circuit protection applications typically use cartridge or blade fuses. Medium and high voltage applications use heavy-duty fuses for power circuit protection. In addition to industrial applications, fuses are also used in residential and commercial building wiring systems.A variety of fuses are used for controlling protective devices in automotive, mining, and manufacturing applications. These include blade fuses, cartridge fuses, and plug fuses. Fuses are also used in switching and distribution applications such as circuit breakers and switch switches. Fuses are also used in controlling motors in aerospace, nautical, and defense applications.Working PrincipleThe working principle of a fuse is to protect the circuit or device from current surges. When an excessive current flows through a circuit, the fuse element melts, opening the circuit and preventing any further current flow. This protects the circuit from damage due to over-current.A fuse is rated according to its current-carrying capability. The fuse rating is usually printed on its body and indicates the maximum current that can pass through the fuse without opening it. In order to prevent too much current from flowing through the fuse, a device called a current limiter is used. Often, the current limiter is also an integral part of the fuse.In some applications, such as automotive and electrical circuit protection, fuses are also used to protect the device or circuit from different types of surges. For example, a very low energy surge may not open a low-voltage fuse, but a high-energy surge may open a high-voltage fuse. In some cases, a resistor may be used to limit the energy of a surge and prevent the fuse from being opened.ConclusionFuses are an essential component in electrical circuits, offering essential protection against excessive current flows that can cause damage to the electrical components. Fuses are widely used in many types of industrial, residential, and commercial wiring systems, and for controlling protective devices in automotive, mining, and manufacturing applications. The working principle of a fuse is to protect the circuit or device from current surges, by melting the fuse element when excessive current passes through, thus preventing any further current flow. Fuses have ratings according to their current-carrying capability, and current limiters are sometimes used to control the current flows through the fuse.

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