1304R1C3.8

Since its inception, the fuse industry has been a vital link in the network of electrical protection. As its needs and application cases have become increasingly varied, fuse products have become steadily more advanced. Among the many fuse types on the market, the 1304R1C3.8 model has found its niche as a specialized fuse type with particular benefits for certain electronic applications.

Most fundamentally, the 1304R1C3.8 fuse is a PCB fuse, meaning that it is intended for resale and ready integration into a printed circuit board. It is an axial type fuse, which is to say that it fits into its designated space via two small metal points, rather than the radial fuse configuration common in industrial applications, which utilizes two larger contact points. Its overall height is 7.1mm, making it suitable for formats where space is at a premium.

As with all fuses, the 1304R1C3.8 is meant to protect higher value components from shorting caused by poor-quality electrical connections, but it has a few additional properties that make it particularly suited for certain applications. For one, it has a high rejection rate (less than 0.05%) meaning that it can withstand a large amount of electrical current before impairment, and that the risk of a short is negligible.

The 1304R1C3.8 also has a thermal overload protection which prevents some of the heat generated during large electrical loads from reaching sensitive parts of the PCB. This is particularly beneficial in applications like DC LED lighting, because it reduces the risk of permanent damage during power surges.

The primary area of application for the 1304R1C3.8 is in consumer electronics, primarily products related to cell phone and digital media applications. It is typically found in mobile devices like smartphones and PDAs, where its small size and efficient use of space are valuable assets. But it has also been gaining acceptance in automotive electronics applications, as the advantages of fast and accurate electrical protection over larger-format fuses offers benefits in specialized electrical systems.

Essentially, the 1304R1C3.8 fuse and its application field are defined by its size, efficiency, and protection characteristics. It offers low-cost protection and highly reliable performance in small, space-constrained formats, making it an ideal choice for specialized consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial applications where such features are in demand.