Why Choose the Mersen S205038 Fast-Acting Miniature Fuse?
The Mersen S205038 is a compact and reliable fast-acting semiconductor miniature fuse designed to protect sensitive electronic components and circuits against damaging overcurrents and short circuits. Part of the Mersen MI5 FC 250V AL series, it provides rapid fault interruption for industrial electronics, control equipment and printed circuit board assemblies.
With a rated current of 1.6 A and a rated voltage of 250 V AC, the S205038 is suitable for circuits where fast disconnection is required to minimise electrical and thermal stress on protected components. Its fast-acting FC characteristic helps safeguard semiconductor devices and sensitive electronics that may be damaged by sustained fault currents.
The fuse features a compact 5 × 20 mm body with axial leads, allowing it to be soldered directly onto printed circuit boards or connected to other electrical components. This mounting format supports secure integration into power supplies, industrial controls, instrumentation and OEM electronic equipment.
Key Advantages
- Fast-acting FC characteristic for rapid overcurrent protection.
- 1.6 A rated current for electronic and industrial control circuits.
- 250 V AC rated voltage for dependable equipment protection.
- Compact 5 × 20 mm miniature fuse format.
- Axial leads enable direct soldering onto printed circuit boards.
- Designed to protect sensitive electronic and semiconductor components.
Key Features
- Mersen MI5 FC 250V AL series.
- 1.6 A nominal current rating.
- 250 V AC rated voltage.
- Fast-acting FC operating characteristic.
- Compact 5 × 20 mm miniature fuse body.
- Axial lead mounting for direct PCB integration.
- Protection against overcurrents and short circuits.
- Suitable for sensitive electronic components and semiconductor devices.
Rapid Protection for Sensitive Electronic Circuits
Fast-acting miniature fuses are designed to disconnect excessive current quickly before it causes serious damage to sensitive electronic components. The Mersen S205038 helps limit the duration of overloads and short circuits, supporting improved equipment reliability and reduced maintenance requirements.
Its axial lead construction allows secure installation directly onto printed circuit boards, making the fuse particularly suitable for compact electronic equipment. The 5 × 20 mm format also supports integration into applications where installation space is limited.
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor protection circuits.
- Printed circuit board assemblies.
- Industrial control equipment.
- Electronic power supplies.
- Instrumentation and monitoring systems.
- OEM electronic equipment.
