Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series
218 Series, 5×20 mm, Time-Lag (Slo-Blo
®
) Fuse
Description
PS
E
5×20mm Time-Lag glass body cartridge fuse designed to
IEC specification.
Features
• Designed to International
(IEC ) Standards for use
globally
• Meets the IEC 60127-2,
Sheet 3 specification for
Time-Lag fuses
Agency Approvals
Agency
Agency File Number
Ampere Range
• Available in cartridge and
axial lead form
• RoHS compliant and
lead-free
Applications
Used as supplementary protection in appliance or
utilization equipment to provide individual protection for
components or internal circuits.
Additional Information
PS
E
Cartridge Certificates:
NBK090205-E10480A
NBK120802-E10480C
Leaded Certificates:
NBK090205-E10480B
NBK120802-E10480D
Certificates:
2005010207145715
Certificates:
SU05001-3005
SU05001-2008
SU05001-2009
Recognised File:
E10480
Guide:
JDYX2
File:
029862
Acc. Class:
LR1422-30
File:
1402476
License:
40013496
License:
40016604
License:
KM41462
1A – 5A
6.3A – 15A
1A – 5A
6.3A – 15A
32mA – 6.3A
32mA – 40mA
50mA – 800mA
1A – 10A
Datasheet
Resources
Samples
Electrical Characteristics
32mA – 16A
% of Ampere
Rating
150%
Ampere Rating
32mA–100mA
32mA – 15A
125mA-6.3A
8A-15A
32mA – 6.3A
32mA – 10A
15A*
80mA
–
6.3A
Opening Time
60 minutes, Minimum
60 minutes, Minimum
30 minutes, Minimum
120 sec., Maximum
120 sec., Maximum
120 sec., Maximum
200 ms., Min.; 10 sec. Max.
600 ms., Min.; 10 sec. Max.
600 ms., Min.; 10 sec. Max.
40 ms., Min.; 3 sec. Max.
150 ms., Min.; 3 sec. Max.
150 ms., Min.; 3 sec. Max.
10 ms., Min.; 300 ms. Max.
20 ms., Min.; 300 ms. Max.
20 ms., Min.; 300 ms. Max.
32mA-100mA
210%
125mA-6.3A
8A-15A
32mA-100mA
275%
125mA-6.3A
8A-15A
32mA-100mA
400%
125mA-6.3A
8A-15A
32mA-100mA
1000%
125mA-6.3A
8A-15A
32mA – 16A
* Approval for Cartridge versions only
© 2014 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 03/14/14
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series
Electrical Characteristics
Amp
Code
.032
.040
.050
.063
.080
.100
.125
.160
.200
.250
.315
.400
.500
.630
.800
001.
1.25
01.6
002.
02.5
3.15
004.
005.
06.3
008.
010.
12.5
015.
016.
Amp
Rating
(A)
0.032
0.04
0.05
0.063
0.08
0.1
0.125
0.16
0.2
0.25
0.315
0.4
0.5
0.63
0.8
1
1.25
1.6
2
2.5
3.15
4
5
6.3
8
10
12.5
15
16
Voltage
Rating
(V)
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
40 A @ 250 VAC
50 A @ 250 VAC
63 A @ 250 VAC
80 A @ 250 VAC
100 A @ 250 VAC
63 A @ 250 VAC
100 A @ 250 VAC
63 A @ 250 VAC
35 A @ 250 VAC
Interrupting
Rating
Nominal
Cold
Resistance
(Ohms)
48.2580
31.8620
21.2920
14.2680
9.0700
6.0180
4.2000
3.7000
1.6000
1.0495
0.8475
0.5350
0.3700
0.2750
0.0813
0.0613
0.0446
0.0336
0.0293
0.0219
0.0173
0.0129
0.0104
0.0076
0.0059
0.0045
0.0034
0.0028
0.0021
Maximum
Maximum
Power
Nominal Voltage Drop
at Rated
Dissipation
Melting
Current
At
I
2
t (A
2
sec)
(mV)
1.5ln(W)
0.01100
0.01100
0.01700
0.02800
0.07500
0.07900
0.1465
0.14400
0.3410
0.5405
1.1100
1.3250
2.8250
4.6750
3.370
6.730
12.650
23.350
14.450
23.250
38.150
69.10
111.00
198.50
341.50
568.00
889.00
1405.00
1955.00
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300
250
150
150
150
150
150
120
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
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E
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x*
* Approval for cartidge versions only
Temperature Rerating Curve
Average Time Current Curves
0.032A
0.040A
0.050A
0.063A
0.080A
0.100A
0.125A
0.160A
0.200A
0.250A
0.315A
0.400A
0.500A
0.630A
0.800A
1A
1.25A
1.6A
2A
2.5A
3.15A
4A
5A
6.3A
8A
10A
12.5A
15A
16A
10000
1000
100
TIME IN SECONDS
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
CURRENT IN AMPERES
© 2014 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 03/14/14
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series
Soldering Parameters - Wave Soldering
300
Recommended Process Parameters:
Wave Parameter
Preheat:
(Depends on Flux Activation Temperature)
(Typical Industry Recommendation)
Temperature (°C) - Measured on bottom side of board
280
260
240
220
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
0
0
Lead-Free Recommendation
Temperature Minimum:
Temperature Maximum:
Preheat Time:
Solder Pot Temperature:
Solder Dwell Time:
100
°
C
150
°
C
60-180 seconds
260
°
C Maximum
2-5 seconds
Time (Seconds)
Preheat Time
Dwell Time
Cooling Time
Recommended Hand-Solder Parameters:
Solder Iron Temperature: 350° C +/- 5°C
Heating Time: 5 seconds max.
Note: These devices are not recommended for IR or
Convection Reflow process.
Product Characteristics
Material
Terminal Strength
Solderability
Product Marking
Body:
Glass
Cap: Nickel–plated Brass
Leads: Tin–plated Copper
MIL
-STD-202G, Method 211A, Test
Condition A
Reference IEC 60127 Second
Edition 2003-01 Annex A
Cap1: Brand logo, current and
voltage ratings
Cap2: Agency approval marks
Available in Bulk (M=1000 pcs/pkg)
or on Tape/Reel (MRET1=1000 pcs/
reel)
Operating Temperature
Thermal Shock
Vibration
Humidity
Salt Spray
–55ºC to +125ºC
MIL
-STD-202G, Method 107G, Test
Condition B (5 cycles, –65
°
C to
+125
°
C)
MIL
-STD-202G, Method 201A
MIL
-STD-202G, Method 103B, Test
Condition A (High RH (95%) and
elevated temperature (40
°
C) for 240
hours)
MIL
-STD-202G, Method 101D, Test
Condition B
Packaging
© 2014 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 03/14/14
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series
Dimensions
20+0.5
Part Numbering System
0218 xxxx M X E P
5.2+0.1
-0.2
0218
000P
5.1+0.6
5.1+0.6
Series
Amp Code
6.0 MAX
Refer to Amp Code column of
Electrical Characteristics Table
0218.032 XEP
to
0218.100XEP
40
22.5 MAX
Quantity Code
M = 1000
0.65
Packaging Code
X = Filler
5.8 MAX
Option Codes
Blank : Cartidge Type Fuse
E
: Axial Lead Fuse
0218.125 XEP
to
0218016. XEP
40
22.5 MAX
0.65*
All dimensions in mm
Lead-free
Notes:
* Ratings above 6.3A
have 0.8 mm dia lead
Packaging
Packaging Option
218 Series
Bulk
Bulk
Reel and Tape
Bulk
Bulk
Bulk
Packaging Specification
N/A
N/A
EIA 296-E
N/A
N/A
N/A
Quantity
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
100
Quantity &
Packaging Code
MX
MXE
MRET1
MXG
MXB
HX
Taping Width
N/A
N/A
T1=53mm (2.087”)
N/A
N/A
N/A
© 2014 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 03/14/14