Features
72 V rated
Radial leaded devices
Cured, ame retardant epoxy polymer
insulating material meets UL 94V-0
requirements
RoHS compliant*
Agency recognition:
Applications
Almost anywhere there is a low voltage power
supply, up to 72 V and a load to be protected,
including:
Security and fi re alarm systems
Loudspeakers
Power transformers
MF-RX/72 Series - PTC Resettable Fuses
*RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan 27 2003 including Annex.
Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specifi c applications.
Electrical Characteristics
Model V max.
Volts
I max.
Amps
Ihold Itrip Initial
Resistance
1 Hour (R1)
Post-Trip
Resistance
Max. Time
To Tr i p
Tripped
Power
Dissipation
Amperes
at 23 °C
Ohms
at 23 °C
Ohms
at 23 °C
Amperes
at 23 °C
Seconds
at 23 °C
Watts
at 23 °C
Hold Trip Min. Max. Max. Typ.
MF-RX020/72 72 40 0.20 0.40 1.50 2.84 4.40 1.0 2.2 0.40
MF-RX025/72 72 40 0.25 0.50 1.00 1.95 3.00 1.25 2.5 0.45
MF-RX030/72 72 40 0.30 0.60 0.76 1.36 2.10 1.5 3.0 0.50
MF-RX040/72 72 40 0.40 0.80 0.52 0.86 1.29 2.0 3.9 0.55
MF-RX050/72 72 40 0.50 1.00 0.41 0.77 1.17 2.5 4.0 0.75
MF-RX065/72 72 40 0.65 1.30 0.27 0.48 0.72 3.25 5.3 0.90
MF-RX075/72 72 40 0.75 1.50 0.18 0.40 0.60 3.75 6.3 0.90
MF-RX090/72 72 40 0.90 1.80 0.14 0.31 0.47 4.5 7.2 1.00
MF-RX110/72 72 40 1.10 2.20 0.15 0.25 0.38 5.5 8.2 1.50
MF-RX135/72 72 40 1.35 2.70 0.12 0.19 0.30 6.75 9.6 1.70
MF-RX160/72 72 40 1.60 3.20 0.09 0.14 0.22 8.0 11.4 1.90
MF-RX185/72 72 40 1.85 3.70 0.08 0.12 0.19 9.25 12.6 2.10
MF-RX250/72 72 40 2.50 5.00 0.05 0.08 0.13 12.5 15.6 2.50
MF-RX300/72 72 40 3.00 6.00 0.04 0.06 0.10 15.0 19.8 2.80
MF-RX375/72 72 40 3.75 7.50 0.03 0.05 0.08 18.75 24.0 3.20
Environmental Characteristics
Operating/Storage Temperature ........................... -40 °C to +85 °C
Maximum Device Surface Temperature
in Tripped State .................................................. 125 °C
Passive Aging ....................................................... +85 °C, 1000 hours ............................................... ±5 % typical resistance change
Humidity Aging ..................................................... +85 °C, 85 % R.H. 1000 hours ............................. ±5 % typical resistance change
Thermal Shock ..................................................... +85 °C to -55 °C, 10 times ................................... ±10 % typical resistance change
Solvent Resistance ............................................... MIL-STD-202, Method 215 ................................... No change
Vibration ............................................................... MIL-STD-883C, Method 2007.1, .......................... No change
Condition A
Test Procedures And Requirements For Model MF-RX/72 Series
Test Test Conditions Accept/Reject Criteria
Visual/Mech. ......................................................... Verify dimensions and materials ........................... Per MF physical description
Resistance ............................................................ In still air @ 23 °C .................................................. Rmin R Rmax
Time to Trip ........................................................... 5 times Ihold, Vmax, 23 °C ................................... T max. time to trip (seconds)
Hold Current ......................................................... 30 min. at Ihold ..................................................... No trip
Trip Cycle Life ....................................................... Vmax, Imax, 100 cycles ........................................ No arcing or burning
Trip Endurance ..................................................... Vmax, 48 hours ..................................................... No arcing or burning
UL File Number .................................................... E 174545
RX110
4180S
*RoHS COMPLIANT
Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specifi c applications.
MF-RX/72 Series - PTC Resettable Fuses
Product Dimensions
Model A B C D E Physical Characteristics
Max. Max. Nom. Tol. ± Min. Max. Style Lead Dia. Material
MF-RX020/72 7.4
(0.291)
12.7
(0.5)
5.1
(0.201)
0.7
(0.028)
7.6
(0.30)
3.1
(0.122) 10.51
(0.020) Sn/CuFe
MF-RX025/72 7.4
(0.291)
12.7
(0.5)
5.1
(0.201)
0.7
(0.028)
7.6
(0.30)
3.1
(0.122) 10.51
(0.020) Sn/CuFe
MF-RX030/72 7.4
(0.291)
13.4
(0.528)
5.1
(0.201)
0.7
(0.028)
7.6
(0.30)
3.1
(0.122) 10.51
(0.020) Sn/CuFe
MF-RX040/72 7.4
(0.291)
13.7
(0.539)
5.1
(0.201)
0.7
(0.028)
7.6
(0.30)
3.1
(0.122) 10.51
(0.020) Sn/CuFe
MF-RX050/72 7.9
(0.311
13.7
(0.539)
5.1
(0.201)
0.7
(0.028)
7.6
(0.30)
3.1
(0.122) 11 0.51
(0.020) Sn/Cu
MF-RX065/72 9.7
(0.382)
15.2
(0.598)
10.2
(0.402)
0.7
(0.028)
7.6
(0.30)
3.1
(0.122) 10.51
(0.020) Sn/Cu
MF-RX075/72 10.4
(0.409)
16.0
(0.630)
5.1
(0.201)
0.7
(0.028)
7.6
(0.30)
3.1
(0.122) 10.51
(0.020) Sn/Cu
MF-RX090/72 11.7
(0.461)
16.70
(0.657)
5.1
(0.201)
0.7
(0.028)
7.6
(0.30)
3.1
(0.122) 10.51
(0.020) Sn/Cu
MF-RX110/72 10.84
(0.427)
16.84
(0.662)
5.1
(0.201)
0.7
(0.028)
7.6
(0.30)
3.1
(0.122) 20.81
(0.032) Sn/Cu
MF-RX135/72 12.26
(0.483)
18.26
(0.718)
5.1
(0.201)
0.7
(0.028)
7.6
(0.30)
3.1
(0.122) 20.81
(0.032) Sn/Cu
MF-RX160/72 13.94
(0.549)
19.94
(0.785)
5.1
(0.201)
0.7
(0.028)
7.6
(0.30)
3.1
(0.122) 20.81
(0.032) Sn/Cu
MF-RX185/72 15.18
(0.598)
21.18
(0.833)
5.1
(0.201)
0.7
(0.028)
7.6
(0.30)
3.1
(0.122) 20.81
(0.032) Sn/Cu
MF-RX250/72 17.84
(0.702)
23.84
(0.938)
10.2
(0.402)
0.7
(0.028)
7.6
(0.30)
3.1
(0.122) 20.81
(0.032) Sn/Cu
MF-RX300/72 20.67
(0.814)
26.67
(1.050)
10.2
(0.402)
0.7
(0.028)
7.6
(0.30)
3.1
(0.122) 20.81
(0.032) Sn/Cu
MF-RX375/72 23.51
(0.926)
29.51
(1.161)
10.2
(0.402)
0.7
(0.028)
7.6
(0.30)
3.1
(0.122) 20.81
(0.032) Sn/Cu
Additional Features
Resettable circuit protection
Bulk packaging, tape and reel and Ammo-Pak available on most models
DIMENSIONS: MM
(INCHES)
Packaging options:
BULK: 500 pcs. per bag.
TAPE & REEL: MF-RX020/72-2 ~ MF-RX090/72-2 = 3000 pcs. per reel; MF-RX110/72-2 ~ MF-RX160/72-2 = 1500 pcs. per reel;
MF-RX185/72-2 - MF-RX375/72-2 = 1000 pcs. per reel.
AMMO-PACK: MF-RX020/72-AP ~ MF-RX090/72-AP = 2000 pcs. per pack; MF-RX110/72-AP ~ MF-RX160/72-AP = 1000 pcs. per pack;
MF-RX185/72-AP - MF-RX375/72-AP = 500 pcs. per pack.
How to Order
MF - RX 110/72 - 2
Multifuse®
Product Designator
Series
RX = Radial Leaded Component
Hold Current, Ihold
020-375 (0.20 Amps - 3.75 Amps)
Maximum Voltage, Vmax
72 (72 Volts)
Packaging Options
- 0 = Bulk Packaging
- 2 = Tape and Reel*
- AP = Ammo-Pak*
*Packaged per EIA 486-B
Typical Part Marking
Represents total content. Layout may vary.
AE
B
D
C
Style 1
AE
B
D
C
Style 2
RX110
4180S
MANUFACTURER'S
TRADEMARK
PART
IDENTIFICATION
LOT NO.
(S = CHINA)
DATE CODE
(FIRST DIGIT =
LAST DIGIT OF YEAR;
NEXT THREE DIGITS =
DAY OF YEAR)
MF-RX/72 SERIES, REV. F, 04/10
Typical Time to Trip at 23 ˚C
Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specifi c applications.
MF-RX/72 Series - PTC Resettable Fuses
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.001
0.1 1 10 100
Fault Current (Amps)
Time to trip (Seconds)
MF-RX040
MF-RX075
MF-RX020
MF-RX050
MF-RX065
MF-RX090
MF-RX025
MF-RX030
0.01
0.001
1 10 100
0.1
1
10
100
1000
Fault Current (Amps)
Time to Trip (Seconds)
MF-RX110/72
MF-RX135/72
MF-RX160/72
MF-RX185/72
MF-RX250/72
MF-RX300/72
MF-RX375/72
The Time to Trip curves represent typical performance of a device in a simulated application environment. Actual performance in specifi c customer applications
may differ from these values due to the infl uence of other variables.
Thermal Derating Chart - Ihold (Amps)
Model Ambient Operating Temperature
-40 °C -20 °C0 °C 23 °C 40 °C 50 °C 60 °C 70 °C 85 °C
MF-RX020/72 0.31 0.27 0.24 0.20 0.16 0.14 0.13 0.11 0.08
MF-RX025/72 0.39 0.34 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.18 0.16 0.14 0.10
MF-RX030/72 0.47 0.41 0.36 0.30 0.24 0.22 0.19 0.16 0.12
MF-RX040/72 0.62 0.54 0.48 0.40 0.32 0.29 0.25 0.22 0.16
MF-RX050/72 0.78 0.68 0.60 0.50 0.41 0.36 0.32 0.27 0.20
MF-RX065/72 1.01 0.88 0.77 0.65 0.53 0.47 0.41 0.35 0.26
MF-RX075/72 1.16 1.02 0.89 0.75 0.61 0.54 0.47 0.41 0.30
MF-RX090/72 1.40 1.22 1.07 0.90 0.73 0.65 0.57 0.49 0.36
MF-RX110/72 1.71 1.50 1.31 1.10 0.89 0.79 0.69 0.59 0.44
MF-RX135/72 2.09 1.84 1.61 1.35 1.09 0.97 0.85 0.73 0.54
MF-RX160/72 2.48 2.18 1.90 1.60 1.30 1.15 1.01 0.86 0.64
MF-RX185/72 2.87 2.52 2.20 1.85 1.50 1.33 1.17 1.00 0.74
MF-RX250/72 3.88 3.40 2.98 2.50 2.03 1.80 1.58 1.35 1.00
MF-RX300/72 4.65 4.08 3.57 3.00 2.43 2.16 1.89 1.62 1.20
MF-RX375/72 5.81 5.10 4.46 3.75 3.04 2.70 2.36 2.03 1.50
IEC EIA Dimensions
Dimension Description Mark Mark Dimensions Tolerance
Carrier tape width W W 18 -0.5/+1.0
(.709) (-0.02/+.039)
Hold down tape width W0 W4 11
min.
(.433)
Hold down tape No protrusion
Top distance between tape edges W2 W
6 3
max.
(.118)
Sprocket hole position W1 W
5 9 -0.5/+0.75
(.354) (-0.02/+0.03)
Sprocket hole diameter D0 D
0 4 ±0.2
(.157) (±.0078)
Abscissa to plane (straight lead) H H 18.5 ±3.0
(.728) (±.118)
Abscissa to plane (kinked lead) H0 H
0 16 ±0.5
(.63) (±.02)
Abscissa to top (straight lead) H1 H
1 38.0
max.
(1.496)
Abscissa to top (kinked lead) H1 H
1 32.2
max.
(1.268)
Overall width w/lead protrusion (straight lead) C1 55.0
max.
(2.165)
Overall width w/lead protrusion (kinked lead) C1 43.2
max.
(1.7)
Overall width w/o lead protrusion (straight lead) C2 54.0
max.
(2.126)
Overall width w/o lead protrusion (kinked lead) C2 42.5
max.
(1.673)
Lead protrusion I1 L
1 1.0
max.
(.039)
Protrusion of cutout L L 11
max.
(.433)
Protrusion beyond hold-down tape I2 I
2 Not specifi ed
Sprocket hole pitch P0 P
0 12.7 ±0.3
(0.5) (±.012)
Pitch tolerance 20 consecutive ±1
(±.039)
Device pitch: MF-R/72, MF-RX110/72-MF-RX185/72 12.7 ±0.3
(0.5) (±.012)
Device pitch: MF-RX250/72–MF-RX375/72 25.4 ±0.6
(1.0) (±.024)
Tape thickness t t 0.9
max.
(.035)
Tape thickness with splice: MF-R/72, MF-RX110/72-MF-RX185/72 t1 1.5
max.
(.059)
Tape thickness with splice: MF-RX250/72–MF-RX375/72 t1 2.3
max.
(.091)
Splice sprocket hole alignment
0 ±0.3
(±.012)
Body lateral deviation Δh Δh 0
±1
(±.039)
Body tape plane deviation Δp Δp 0
±1.3
(±.051)
Lead seating plane deviation ΔP1 P
1 3.81 ±0.7
(.015) (±.028)
Lead spacing: MF-R/72, MF-RX110/72-MF-RX185/72 F F 5.08 -0.2/+0.8
(0.2) (-0.006/+0.031)
Lead spacing: MF-RX250/72–MF-RX375/72 F F 10.2 -0.2/+0.8
(0.402) (-0.006/+0.031)
MF-R/72 & MF-RX/72 Series Tape and Reel Specifi cations
Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specifi c applications
Devices taped using EIA468–B/IEC60286-2 standards. See table below and Figures 1 and 2 for details.
DIMENSIONS: MM
(INCHES)
Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specifi c applications
MF-R/72 & MF-RX/72 Series Tape and Reel Specifi cations
h
w
h
f
d
Reel
Upper side
Tape
Lower side
User
direction
of
feed
t
User direction of feed
Cross section A - B
pp
H
H1
Reference plane
W0
H0W1
W
AB
F
D0
P0
I1
I2
L
H1
P1
h
h
IEC EIA Dimensions
Dimension Description Mark Mark Dimensions Tolerance
Reel width w W2 56.0
max.
(2.205)
Reel diameter d a 370.0
max.
(14.57)
Space between fl anges less device 4.75 ±3.25
W1 h (.187) (±.128)
Arbor hole diameter f c 26.0 ±12.0
(1.024) (±.472)
Core diameter h n 80
max.
(3.15)
Box 64 372 372
max.
(2.52) (14.6) (14.6)
Consecutive missing places 3 max.
Empty places per reel Not specifi ed
Taped Component Dimensions - Figure 1
Reel Dimensions - Figure 2
DIMENSIONS: MM
(INCHES)