Why Choose the Mersen C088368 FD20GB150V5T High-Speed Fuse?
The Mersen C088368, catalogue number FD20GB150V5T, is a high-speed Protistor® cylindrical semiconductor fuse engineered specifically for protecting sensitive equipment operating in high-voltage DC systems. Designed with a fast-acting, full-range gR (gRB) operating characteristic, it provides reliable protection against both overloads and short circuits while minimising the energy passed to protected equipment.
Rated at 5 A and 1500 V DC, the C088368 is ideally suited for auxiliary circuits, control systems, measuring equipment and monitoring devices used within industrial power conversion equipment. Its current-limiting performance helps safeguard valuable semiconductor components while improving system reliability.
Manufactured in the internationally recognised 20 × 127 mm cylindrical format, the fuse incorporates ferrule terminals for clip mounting together with an integrated striker for mechanical or remote indication. Its high 30 kA DC breaking capacity ensures dependable fault interruption in demanding industrial applications.
Key Advantages
- Fast-acting full-range gR semiconductor protection.
- 5 A rated current for auxiliary and control circuits.
- 1500 V DC voltage rating.
- 30 kA DC breaking capacity.
- Low I²t helps minimise damage to semiconductor devices.
- Integrated striker provides clear fuse-operation indication.
- Excellent electrical and thermal cycling capability.
- Compact 20 × 127 mm cylindrical format.
Key Features
- Mersen Protistor® high-speed fuse series.
- FD20GB150V5T catalogue reference.
- 5 A rated current.
- 1500 V DC rated voltage.
- gR (gRB) operating characteristic.
- 30 kA maximum DC breaking capacity.
- Cylindrical 20 × 127 mm fuse size.
- Ferrule terminals for clip mounting.
- Integrated striker indication system.
- RoHS-compliant construction.
Reliable Protection for High-Voltage DC Circuits
Auxiliary and monitoring circuits within high-voltage DC systems require protective devices capable of interrupting fault currents before excessive energy reaches sensitive equipment. The Mersen C088368 uses a fast-acting gR characteristic to deliver full-range semiconductor protection while limiting fault energy and reducing equipment damage.
Its high DC voltage capability, compact cylindrical construction and integrated striker make it suitable for converters, renewable energy systems, battery storage equipment and industrial DC power supplies where dependable fault isolation is essential.
Typical Applications
- Industrial DC auxiliary circuits.
- Control and automation systems.
- Measuring and monitoring equipment.
- Power converters.
- Industrial rectifiers.
- Battery energy storage systems.
- Renewable energy power electronics.
- High-voltage DC power supplies.
