Why Choose the Mersen C208198 High-Speed Miniature Fuse?
The Mersen C208198, catalogue number MI6FAP50V0.16, is a compact high-speed miniature fuse designed to protect sensitive semiconductor devices and electronic circuits against overcurrents and short circuits. Part of Mersen’s 6.3 × 32 mm FA semiconductor fuse range, it provides very fast fault interruption for applications where conventional general-purpose fuses may not respond quickly enough.
Rated at 0.16 A and 500 V AC, the C208198 is suitable for low-current electronic equipment, converters, control circuits and printed circuit boards. Its axial leads allow the fuse to be soldered directly onto a PCB or connected within compact electronic assemblies, helping simplify installation and reduce the need for a separate fuse holder.
The ceramic body and high-speed operating characteristic provide reliable protection for components such as diodes, thyristors, triacs and other semiconductor devices. With its compact format, very high breaking capacity and dependable construction, the Mersen C208198 is an effective protection solution for industrial electronics and power conversion equipment.
Key Advantages
- Very fast-acting semiconductor protection fuse.
- 0.16 A current rating for sensitive low-current electronic circuits.
- 500 V AC rated voltage for demanding electronic applications.
- Compact 6.3 × 32 mm miniature fuse format.
- Axial leads enable direct PCB soldering and easy circuit integration.
- Ceramic construction provides reliable performance under fault conditions.
- Helps protect semiconductor components from damaging overcurrents and short circuits.
Key Features
- Mersen semiconductor miniature fuse series.
- MI6FAP50V0.16 catalogue reference.
- 0.16 A rated current.
- 500 V AC rated voltage.
- High-speed FA operating characteristic.
- 6.3 × 32 mm fuse size.
- Axial lead mounting for direct connection or PCB installation.
- Non-indicating fuse design.
- Very high breaking capacity for semiconductor circuit protection.
- RoHS and REACH compliant construction.
Fast Protection for Sensitive Electronic Components
Semiconductor devices can be damaged by extremely short overcurrent events that may occur too quickly for standard general-purpose fuses to provide effective protection. The Mersen C208198 uses a very fast-acting fuse characteristic to interrupt fault currents rapidly and minimise the energy allowed to pass into protected components.
Its axial lead configuration makes the fuse particularly suitable for printed circuit boards and compact electronic assemblies. This mounting arrangement allows direct soldering into the circuit, helping reduce installation space while providing secure and dependable electrical protection.
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor device protection.
- Printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies.
- Power converters and rectifier circuits.
- Diode, thyristor and triac protection.
- Industrial electronic control equipment.
- Power supplies and low-current control circuits.
- Automation and power conversion equipment.
