FL11N5

FL11N5 application field and working principle

FL11N5 is a type of fuse widely used in electrical circuits, particularly to protect against short circuits and overloads. This fuse is mainly used in low voltage applications and it is usually mounted in a protective housing to ensure reliable and safe operation. The FL11N5 is also known as a standard fuse, the simplest type of fuse used in electrical circuits.

The FL11N5 is rated for a maximum current of 11 amps at a voltage of 5 Volts DC. This rating defines the amount of electrical current that the fuse can safely carry without interruption. The rated current is also referred to as the “cold rating” of the fuse, because it is based on the amount of current that the fuse can safely carry in a room temperature environment. Any current exceeding the cold rating will cause the fuse to blow, thereby interrupting the current.

The size and length of the FL11N5 are 1.625” (41.3 mm) long and 0.5” (12.7 mm) wide, making them very small and highly portable. The fuse comes with standard body and plunger contacts, which provide a superior connection between the fuse and the electrical circuit. The plunger contacts also allow for the fuse to be easily removed from the circuit, in order to check for errors or damage.

The fuse is activated when the maximum current it is rated for is exceeded. At this point, the excess current causes the internal contact strips to heat up, eventually reaching higher temperatures than the fuse can withstand. This causes the material of the fuse strip to melt and break the circuit, thus interrupting the current flow. When the current drops to a safe level, the fuse can be replaced with a new one, and the circuit will be restored.

The FL11N5 is a reliable and cost-effective solution for low voltage applications, enabling users to protect their circuitry from short circuits and overloads. The small size and easy installation make this fuse an ideal choice for a wide variety of electrical applications.