Bussmann
®
Microtron
®
Printed Circuit Board Fuses
.122∑ ≈ .297∑ (3.10mm ≈ 7.54mm)
MCR
R
Time-Current Characteristic Curves–Average Melt
(Full Size Curves Available)
AMPERE
RATING
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1.0 1.5
2.0 2.5
3.0
4.0 5.0
7.0
10.0
Actual Size
Product Name:
MCR (Microtron
®
)
Characteristics:
Fast Acting, Current Limiting
Construction:
Solid Matrix
Packaging & Ordering Information:
Dimensional Data
1.13"
28.58mm
.12"
3.10mm
.025"
0.64mm
MCR
Product
Rated Current
Symbol
(See Table)
*All tolerances:
±0.005"
±0.13mm
10
1
TIME IN SECONDS
1.13"
28.58mm
.297"
7.54mm
.1
.01
Weight = 2.45 lbs/2500
CURRENT IN AMPERES
Time-Current Characteristics:
Rated
Current
0-10A
100%
4 hrs. (min)
Percent of Rating
250%
5 sec. (max)
CE logo denotes compliance with European Union Low Voltage Directive
(50-1000 VAC, 75-1500 VDC). Refer to BIF document #8002 or contact
Bussmann Application Engineering at 314-527-1270 for more information.
Electrical Characteristics
Rated
Voltage
AC (Max.)
DC (Max.)
Interrupting
Rating
1
AC
DC
Pre-arcing
2
I
2
t (A
2
sec)
AC
10
-6
DC
Typical Total Clearing
2
I
2
t (A
2
sec)
AC
DC
Typical Voltage
Drop Volts at
100% Rated
Current
Agency*
Approvals
CSA
JIS
UR
Current
Rating
⁄Ω¡§
⁄Ω•
⁄Ω¢
‹Ω•
⁄Ω™
‹Ω¢
1
1⁄Ω
™
2
2⁄Ω
™
3
3⁄Ω
™
4
5
7
10
*
Approvals:
125V
125V
50A
300A
1.1
≈
1.0
≈
10
-7
1.8
≈
10
-6
1.5
≈
10
-7
2.33
• •
-6
-7
-6
125V
125V
50A
300A
4.3
≈
10
7.1
≈
10
7.3
≈
10
8.7
≈
10
-7
1.52
• •
125V
125V
50A
300A
8.0
≈
10
-5
1.0
≈
10
-6
1.2
≈
10
-4
1.3
≈
10
-6
.76
• •
125V
125V
50A
300A
9.7
≈
10
-5
6.7
≈
10
-6
1.1
≈
10
-4
8.3
≈
10
-6
.73
• •
125V
125V
50A
300A
7.4
≈
10
-4
5.4
≈
10
-5
6.2
≈
10
-3
6.8
≈
10
-5
.65
• •
125V
125V
50A
300A
1.3
≈10
-3
7.4
≈
10
-5
7.5
≈
10
-2
9.2
≈
10
-5
.55
• •
125V
125V
50A
300A
.01
.01
.02
.01
.24
• • •
125V
125V
50A
300A
.03
.02
.04
.03
.20
• • •
125V
125V
50A
300A
.09
.07
.11
.08
.16
• • •
125V
125V
50A
300A
.19
.14
.25
.17
.15
• • •
125V
125V
50A
300A
.35
.28
.45
.32
.15
• • •
125V
125V
50A
300A
.56
.37
.83
.43
.14
• • •
125V
125V
50A
300A
.96
.67
1.37
.77
.13
• • •
125V
125V
50A
300A
1.82
1.34
2.53
1.51
.11
• • •
60V
90V
50A
300A
1.48
.49
2.02
.58
.10
• •
60V
90V
50A
300A
3.62
1.16
4.41
1.38
.08
• •
UL Recognition STD 248-14, Guide JDYX2, File E19180; CSA Certification, Class 1422-01, File 53787.
JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) Reg. No. 2221, Authorization No. 32-1516.
1. Interrupting ratings were measured at 100% (⁄Ω
¡§
to 5) and 100% (7, 10) power factors on AC, and a time constant less than 1ms. on D.C.
2. I
2
t was measured at 50 amps 125 VAC, .95PF, (random closing angle) and 300 amps 125 VDC, TC <1ms. for
⁄Ω¡§
through 5 amps and 50 amps 60 VAC, .95PF, (random
closing angle), and 300 amps 90 VDC, TC <1ms. for the 7 and 10 amp fuses.
Note:
All values shown above are typical.
100
Form No. MCR
Page 1 of 2
BIF Doc #2003
.01
12-21-98
SB98107
Rev. A
10
Package Code
Blank10
in
BK
500 in
TR/
Tape/Reel 2500 units, 52.4mm spacing
TR1/
Tape/Reel 5000 units, 52.4mm spacing
TR6/
Tape/Reel 1000 units, 52.4mm spacing
Radial leaded versions available (.4∑, .6∑ spacing)
.001
.1
1
1/16
1/8
Bussmann
®
Microtron
®
Printed Circuit Board Fuses
.122∑ ≈ .297∑ (3.10mm ≈ 7.54mm)
MCR
R
Typical Voltage Drop (At 25° C Ambient Temperature)
0.25
0.2
Voltage Drop
0.15
0.1
0.05
MCR-1
MCR-1⁄Ω™
MCR-2
MCR-2⁄Ω™
MCR-3
MCR-3⁄Ω™
MCR-5
MCR-10
MCR-4
MCR-7
0
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percent of Rated Curent
2
MCR-
⁄Ω¡§
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
MCR-
⁄Ω¢
1
MCR-
‹Ω•
0.8
MCR-
⁄Ω•
MCR-
⁄Ω™
0.6
MCR-
‹Ω¢
0.4
0.2
0
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percent of Rated Current
Microtron fuses are designed to meet the following specifications:
Body
High temperature thermoplastic,
flammability rating UL 94 VO.
Resistance to
Soldering Heat
Salt Spray
Shock
Solderability
Terminal Strength
MIL-STD-202, Method 210, Test
Condition C (260°C).
MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Test
Condition B.
MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Test
Condition I, 100G’s for 6 milliseconds.
MIL-STD-202, Method 208.
MIL-STD-202, Method 211, Test
Condition A, will withstand 7 lb. axial pull
test.
MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Test
Condition B, -65°C to 125°C.
EIA-STD-RS-186-C, Test Condition A,
-55°C to 85°C.
MIL-STD-202, Method 204, Test
Condition C, (55 to 2000 HZ, 10G’s
peak).
Maximum reservoir temperature 260°C,
10 second maximum exposure, .125"
from body.
Electrical Characteristics
Carry 100% rated current for 4 hours
minimum. Open at 250% of rated
current in 5 seconds maximum.
Element
Leads
Lead Bend Test
Solid Matrix, gold or silver element
encapsulated in ceramic.
Tin-plated copper, .64mm (.025∑)
diameter.
With a two pound weight attached, 90°
one direction, back to original position,
then 90° opposite direction; fuse will
withstand two cycles.
2000 hours at 80% rated current,
55°C.
MIL-STD-202, Method 106, 90%
relative humidity at 65°C.
-55°C to 125°C with proper fuse
derating.
EIA-STD-296-E.
Thermal Shock
Thermal Cycle
Vibration
Life Test
Moisture Resistance
Operating Temperature
Packaging
Wave Soldering
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Voltage Drop
12-21-98
SB98107
Rev. A
Form No. MCR
Page 2 of 2
BIF Doc #2003