Surface Mount Fuses
Ceramic Fuse > 438A Series
RoHS Pb
438A Series – 0603 Fast-Acting Fuse
Description
The 438A series AECQ-compliant fuses are specifically
tested to cater secondary circuit protection needs of
compact auto electronics application.
The general design ensures excellent temperature stability
and performance reliability.
The high I²t values which is typical in the Littelfuse ceramic
fuse family ensure high inrush current withstand capability.
Features
• OperatingTemperature
from -55ºC to +150ºC
• Suitable for both leaded
and lead-free reflow/wave
soldering
Agency Approvals
• 100% Lead-free, RoHS
compliant and Halogen-
free
• Meets Littelfuse's
Automotive qualifications*
AGENCY
AGENCY FILE NUMBER
E10480
AMPERE RANGE
0.250A – 6A
* Largely based on Littelfuse internal AECQ-200 test plan.
29862
0.250A – 6A
Applications
• Li-ion Battery
• TFT Display
Electrical Characteristics for Series
• LED Head-Lights
• Battery Management
System (BMS)
% of Ampere
• Automotive Navigation
System
Ampere Rating
OpeningTime at 25ºC
Rating
100%
250%
• Clusters
0.250A – 6A
0.250A – 6A
4 Hours, Minimum
Additional Information
5 Seconds, Maximum
ꢀatasꢁeet
ꢀesources
Saꢀꢁꢂes
Electrical Specifications by Item
Agency Approvals
Ampere
Rating
(A)
Max.
Nominal
Nominal Nominal Voltage Nominal Power
Amp
Code
Interrupting Rating
Voltage
Resistance Melting I2t
Drop At Rated
Dissipation At
(AC/DC)1
Rating (V)
(Ohms)2
(A2Sec.)3
Current (V)4
Rated Current (W)
0.25
0.375
0.5
0.75
1
1.25
1.75
2
2.5
3
.250
.375
.500
.750
001.
1.25
1.75
002.
02.5
003.
03.5
004.
005.
006.
63VDC
63VDC
63VDC
63VDC
63VDC
63VDC
32VDC
32
32
32
32
32
32
24
2.218
1.247
0.829
0.466
0.310
0.200
1.405
0.0490
0.0364
0.0264
0.0210
0.0177
0.0127
0.0086
0.0017
0.0041
0.0100
0.0281
0.0593
0.0510
0.1440
0.181
0.240
0.439
0.647
0.730
0.747
1.444
0.550
0.488
0.486
0.378
0.351
0.365
0.360
0.107
0.095
0.093
0.082
0.079
0.074
0.072
0.138
0.183
0.243
0.284
0.351
0.456
0.540
0.214
0.238
0.279
0.287
0.316
0.370
0.432
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
50A @ 63VDC
50A @ 32VAC
50A@32VAC/32VDC
50A @ 32VDC/12VAC
50A @ 24VDC/12VAC
3.5
4
5
6
Notes:
Devices designed to carry rated current for 4 hours minimum. It is recommended that
devices be operated continuously at no more than 80% rated current. See “Temperature
Re-rating Curve”for additional re-rating information.
1. AC Interrupting Rating tested at rated voltage with unity power factor. DC Interrupting
Rating tested at rated voltage with time constant < 0.8 msec.
2. Nominal Resistance measured with < 10% rated current.
Devices designed to be mounted with marking code facing up.
3. Nominal Melting I²t measured at 1 msec. opening time.
4. Nominal Voltage Drop measured at rated current after temperature has stabilized.
© 2017 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Application testing is strongly recommended.
Revised: 12/06/17