Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses 3AG > Fast Acting > 312/318 Series 312/318 Series Lead-Free 3AG, Fast-Acting Fuse RoHS Pb PS E Description The 3AG Fast-Acting Fuse solves a broad range of application requirements while offering reliable performance and cost-effective circuit protection. Features * RoHS compliant and Lead-free * In accordance with UL Standard 248-14 * Available in cartridge and axial lead format and with various forming dimensions Agency Approvals Agency Agency File Number Ampere Range E10480 0.062A - 25A 29862 312 Series: 0.062A - 30A 318 Series: 0.062A - 10A (312 Series) NBK040205-E10480B NBK040205-E10480F PS E (318 Series) 1A - 5A 6A - 10A NBK040205-E10480D NBK040205-E10480H 1A - 5A 6A - 10A E10480 318 Series: 12A - 30A SU05001-6008 SU05001-5005 SU05001-5006 1A - 2A 3A - 6A 7A - 10A N/A 0.062A - 10A Applications Used as supplementary protection in appliance or utilization equipment to provide individual protection for components or internal circuits. Electrical Characteristics for Series % of Ampere Rating Ampere Rating Opening Time 100% 0.062A - 35A 4 hours, Minimum 135% 0.062A - 35A 1 hour, Maximum 0.062A - 10A 5 sec., Maximum 200% 12A - 30A 10 sec., Maximum 35A 20 sec., Maximum Additional Information Datasheet 312 Series Resources 312 Series Samples 312 Series Datasheet 318 Series Resources 318 Series Samples 318 Series Accessories 312 & 318 Series For recommended fuse accessories for this product series, see `Recommended Accessories' section. (c) 2018 Littelfuse, Inc. Application testing is strongly recommended. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 06/06/18 Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses 3AG > Fast Acting > 312/318 Series Electrical Characteristic Specifications by Item Amp Code Ampere Rating (A) Voltage Rating (V) Interrupting Rating Nominal Cold Resistance (Ohms) Nominal Melting I2t (A2 sec) Agency Approvals PS E .062 0.062 250 24.7000 0.000249 x x x .100 0.1 250 11.2800 0.00171 x x x .125 0.125 250 7.1450 0.00289 x x x .150 0.15 250 5.1300 0.00550 x x x .175 0.175 250 3.8750 0.00960 x x x .187 0.187 250 3.4200 0.0128 x x x .200 0.2 250 .250 0.25 250 .300 0.3 250 .375 0.375 250 0.8250 0.185 x x x .500 0.5 250 0.4980 0.483 x x x 35A@250Vac 10KA@125Vac 3.0200 0.0165 x x x 2.0100 0.0355 x x x 1.4050 0.0689 x x x .600 .6 250 0.3620 0.880 x x x .750 0.75 250 0.2445 1.84 x x x 001. 1 250 0.1900 0.760 x x x x x 1.25 1.25 250 0.1385 1.45 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 01.5 1.5 250 0.1036 2.35 x 01.6 1.6 250 0.0934 2.80 x 1.75 1.75 250 0.0856 3.60 x 100A@250Vac 10KA@125Vac 01.8 1.8 250 002. 2 250 0.0825 3.85 x 0.0704 5.20 x 2.25 2.25 250 0.0594 7.20 x x x x x 02.5 2.5 250 0.0513 9.54 x x x x x x x x x x x x 003. 3 250 0.0427 14.0 x x x x x 004. 4 250 0.0293 28.5 x x x x x 005. 5 250 0.0224 50.0 x x x x x 006. 6 250 0.0178 118.0 x x x x x 007. 7 250 0.0146 81.0 x x x x x 200A@250Vac 10KA@125Vac 008. 8 250 0.0122 166.0 x x x x x 010. 10 250 0.0093 298.0 x x x x x 012. 12 32 0.0072 234.6 x x ** x 015. 15 32 0.0052 490.5 x x** x 020. 20 32 0.0035 1414 x ** x x 025. 25 32 0.0024 2041 x x** x 030. 30 32 0.0019 3717 x x 035. 35 32 0.0013 7531 300A@32 Vac NOTES: ** For 318 Series 12A to 30A, the agency approval is only cURus. (c) 2018 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 06/06/18 ** Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses 3AG > Fast Acting > 312/318 Series .250 A .375 A .500 A .750 A 1A 1.5 A 2A 2.5 A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 10 A 1000 .125 A Average Time Current Curves .062 A Temperature Re-rating Curve TIME IN SECONDS 100 10 1 0.1 Note: Rerating depicted in this curve is in addition to the industry practice derating of 25% for continuous operation. 0.01 0.005 0.01 1 0.1 CURRENT IN AMPERES 10 100 Please contact Littelfuse for more details on those T-C Curves of other ampere ratings which are not published. Soldering Parameters - Wave Soldering Recommended Process Parameters: 280 Wave Parameter 260 240 Lead-Free Recommendation Preheat: 220 (Depends on Flux Activation Temperature) 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 (Typical Industry Recommendation) Temperature Minimum: 100C Temperature Maximum: Preheat Time: 150C 60-180 seconds Solder Pot Temperature: 260C Maximum Solder Dwell Time: 2-5 seconds 40 Recommended Hand-Solder Parameters: Time (Seconds) Cooling Time Preheat Time Dwell Time 240 230 220 210 200 190 180 170 160 150 140 130 120 110 90 100 80 70 60 50 40 30 0 0 20 20 10 Temperature (C) - Measured on bottom side of board 300 Solder Iron Temperature: 350C +/- 5C Heating Time: 5 seconds max. Note: These devices are not recommended for IR or Convection Reflow process. (c) 2018 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 06/06/18 Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses 3AG > Fast Acting > 312/318 Series Product Characteristics Materials Body: Glass Cap: Nickel-plated brass Leads: Tin-plated Copper Terminal Strength MIL-STD-202, Method 211, Test Condition A Solderability MIL-STD-202 method 208 Cap1: Product Marking Cap2: Brand logo, current and voltage ratings Series and agency approval marks Dimensions Operating Temperature -55C to +125C Thermal Shock MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Test Condition B: (5 cycles -65C to +125C) Vibration MIL-STD-202, Method 201 Humidity MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Test Condition A: High RH (95%), and Elevated temperature (40C) for 240 hours Salt Spray MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Test Condition B Part Numbering System Measurements displayed in millimeters (inches) 312 000 Series (cartridge) 0312 xxxx M X P 318 000 Series (axial leaded) 6.350.3 (.25") Series 6.9850.3 (.275") 31.751.12 (1.25") Axial Lead Material: Tin-coated copper Amp Code Refer to Amp Code column of Electrical Characteristics Table 32.721.12 (1.288") Axial Lead Diameter: 0.810.05 (.032") 312 = Cartridge 318 = Axial Leaded Axial Lead Length: Standard Length: 39.68 (1.56") TYP. Short Lead Option: 12.70 (0.50") TYP Quantity Code M = 1000 Packaging Code X = Filler Lead-free Packaging Packaging Specification Quantity Quantity & Packaging Code Taping Width Bulk N/A 1000 MX N/A Bulk N/A 100 HX N/A Bulk N/A 1000 MX N/A Packaging Option 312 Series 318 Series Bulk N/A 100 HX N/A Bulk N/A 1000 MXB N/A (c) 2018 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 06/06/18 Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses 3AG > Fast Acting > 312/318 Series Recommended Accessories Accessory Type Holder Block Clip Series Max Application Voltage Description Max Application Amperage 155100 Twist-Lock In-Line Fuseholder 32 20 342 Traditional Panel Mount Fuseholder 250 20 346 Panel Mount Flip-Top Shock-Safe Fuseholder 250 15 345 Shock-Safe Fuseholder with PC Mount, Solder Mount and Panel Mount options 250 354 Low Profile OMNI-BLOK(R) Fuse Block 359 High Current Screw Terminal Fuse Block 122 High Current Traditional PC Board Fuse Clip 1000 30 101 Rivet/Eyelet Type Fuse Clip 1000 15 600 20 30 30 Notes: 1. Do not use in applications above rating. 2. Please refer to fuseholder data sheet for specific re-rating information. 3. Please contact factory for applications greater than the max voltage and amperage shown. Disclaimer Notice - Information furnished is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, users should independently evaluate the suitability of and test each product selected for their own applications. Littelfuse products are not designed for, and may not be used in, all applications. Read complete Disclaimer Notice at: www.littelfuse.com/disclaimer-electronics. (c) 2018 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 06/06/18