0229004.VXP

Fuses are mechanical, electrical or chemical devices, typically used for the purpose of protecting an electrical system or circuit from excessive current flow or thermal energy. 0229004.VXP are a type of surface mounted, plug-in, time-delay vacuum tube fuses, developed and manufactured by a company known as Mersen. These fuses are designed with a dual-element time-delay system and offer low voltage ratings for electronic circuits needing fast acting yet highly reliable protection.

The 0229004.VXP fuse has a wide range of applications, from general low voltage applications, such as computers and telecom equipment, all the way up to the industrial automation markets. It has been designed with the highest safety standards and is UL approved for use in many different types of protection and industrial applications.

The working principle behind 0229004.VXP is simple. The fuse is activated when a current flows through the circuit. As the current rises, a vacuum tube filled with a gas mixture is heated up, eventually melting the fuse\'s metal parts and preventing further current from flowing through the circuit. This process is known as quenching and it is activated by the movement of an internal piston within the vacuum tube. Once the quenching process is complete, the fuse is known to have "tripped" and requires replacement.

The 0229004.VXP uses a dual-element time-delay system to protect the circuit. This system consists of two thermally-activated elements, configured to respond to different currents levels. The first element is activated by low levels of current and acts as a low-current fuse while the second is designed to respond to higher current levels to provide overload protection.

0229004.VXP fuses are generally reliable and well-suited for protecting electronic circuits, particularly those with high-speed switching operations, from damage due to over-current or thermal events. Additionally, their small size and plug-in design makes them ideal for use in a variety of applications with limited space.

Overall, the 0229004.VXP are a readily available and cost-effective solution for protecting electronic circuits from damage due to over-current or thermal events. They feature a unique dual-element time-delay system which is designed to eliminate false tripping or nuisance trips and their small size and plug-in design makes them easy to install in a wide variety of applications.