Why Choose the Mersen B330189 Protistor® High-Speed Fuse?
The Mersen B330189 is a Protistor® Size 000 ultra-fast aR semiconductor fuse designed to provide superior short-circuit protection for sensitive power semiconductor devices. Rated at 350 A and 500 V AC, this fuse is engineered to safeguard diodes, thyristors, IGBTs and other semiconductor components used in industrial power conversion equipment.
Manufactured using precision die-cut silver fuse elements embedded in solidified silica sand within a high-strength ceramic body, the B330189 offers exceptionally low let-through energy, excellent cycling capability and reliable interruption of high fault currents. All contact surfaces are silver plated to ensure optimum electrical performance and corrosion resistance.
Designed for installation in DIN Size 000 fuse bases, the B330189 is widely used in industrial drives, converters, rectifiers, UPS systems and other power electronic equipment where rapid semiconductor protection is essential.
Key Advantages
- Ultra-fast aR semiconductor protection.
- 350 A current rating.
- 500 V AC operating voltage.
- Very low I²t for maximum semiconductor protection.
- Excellent current-limiting performance.
- Silver-plated contacts for long service life.
Key Features
- Mersen Protistor® high-speed fuse.
- Size 000 round-body construction.
- 350 A rated current.
- 500 V AC IEC rating.
- aR operating class.
- DIN 80 blade terminals.
- Ceramic body with silver fuse elements.
- Ultra-fast current-limiting protection.
Designed for Reliable Semiconductor Protection
The B330189 has been engineered specifically for the protection of modern power semiconductor devices. Its ultra-fast operation limits fault energy before expensive components can be damaged, reducing equipment downtime and maintenance costs while extending system reliability.
Its compact Size 000 construction allows easy installation into compatible DIN fuse bases used throughout industrial automation, renewable energy systems and power conversion equipment.
Typical Applications
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Industrial inverters.
- Power converters.
- Rectifier equipment.
- UPS systems.
- Semiconductor power supplies.