5MFP 3.5

Fuses

5MFP 3.5 application field and working principle

The 5MFP fast acting fuse has been developed to combine fast dynamic response, high current limitation, and improved compatibility with various applications. It is mainly used for over voltage, over current, or electrical surge protection especially for activities that require reliable dynamic response such as switching of step-down power supplies. The 5MFP fast acting fuse has been valuable in helping to prevent electric shock, fire, as well as other electrical surges, and is widely used in the electronics, home audio, and car audio industries.

The 5MFP series fuses provide superior protection due to their lowSeries internal resistance and high current-limiting abilities. The high-tension fuses of this series are composed of a fuse element, non-indicating terminal, insulation cover and spring element. The fuse element is specially designed to break in a fraction of a second in order to provide maximum protection against overcurrents. The extremely fast break time of the 5MFP series ensures that circuits are no longer at risk of damage due to prolonged overcurrents.

The 5MFP series also features a wide operating temperature range of -40°C to +125°C, making them suitable for use in a variety of environments. Additionally,these fuses are stable, even when subjected to extreme temperatures which are common in environments such as industrial automation. The 5MFP series also features a wide range of amperage ratings, including 20A, 30A, 50A, 60A, 80A and 100A.

Working Principle

The 5MFP series fuses use a special filament to generate a high current-limiting effect. This filament is composed of a unique alloy that absorbs tremendous amounts of heat when current flow is high enough, thus breaking the circuit. During normal operation, when current is below the breaking threshold, the filament does not heat up, and thus the circuit remains intact. This high current-limiting ability helps to effectively protect circuits from severe overvoltage and overcurrent.

In addition, the 5MFP series fuse is also designed to be very fast in reaction speed. The fast-reacting speed ensures that the current-limiting effect will take place within milliseconds and that the circuit can be returned to its initial intact state immediately after the current dissipates. This helps to decrease the amount of damage or destruction caused due to the electrical surge.

Conclusion

The 5MFP series fuse is a highly effective tool for overcurrent or electrical surge protection in a variety of applications. Its fast response time, high current-limiting capabilities, and wide operating temperature range make it ideal for protecting critical applications from sudden electrical surges. Furthermore, the 5MFP series fuses ensure reliable protection against fire or electric shock.