Why Choose the Mersen T221254 Protistor® Semiconductor Fuse?
The Mersen T221254 is a high-performance Protistor® BS88-4 semiconductor fuse engineered to provide fast and reliable protection for sensitive power semiconductor devices. Designed for demanding industrial applications, this 17 x 49 mm British Standard fuse-link delivers exceptional protection for power electronics including diodes, thyristors, IGBTs and GTOs used in drives, converters and power control equipment.
As part of the renowned Mersen Protistor® range, the T221254 is manufactured using pure silver fuse elements embedded within solidified sand, providing excellent arc control, low let-through energy (I²t) and high breaking capacity. This advanced construction helps minimise damage to expensive semiconductor components during fault conditions while improving overall system reliability.
Rated at 90 A with a 690 V AC operating voltage, the Mersen T221254 complies with IEC 60269-1, IEC 60269-4, BS88-4 and VDE 636-23, making it suitable for use in industrial power conversion systems and electrical protection applications worldwide.
Key Advantages
- Fast-acting aR semiconductor protection fuse.
- 90 A current rating for industrial power electronics.
- 690 V AC operating voltage.
- Protects diodes, thyristors, IGBTs and GTO devices.
- High breaking capacity for demanding fault conditions.
- Complies with international IEC and BS standards.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Mersen.
- Series: Protistor® BS88-4 17 x 49 aR URZ/URY.
- Model: T221254.
- Catalogue number: BS17UY69V90.
- Current rating: 90 A.
- Rated voltage: 690 V AC.
- Operating class: aR semiconductor protection.
- Fuse size: 17 x 49 mm.
- Pure silver fuse elements for rapid fault interruption.
- Suitable for protection of semiconductor power devices.
Reliable Protection for Power Electronics
Semiconductor fuses are specifically designed to provide ultra-fast fault protection for sensitive electronic power devices. Their rapid response limits fault energy before damage can occur, helping to extend equipment life and reduce downtime in industrial electrical systems.
The Mersen Protistor® range is widely used in variable speed drives, UPS systems, power converters, battery storage systems, soft starters and renewable energy installations where dependable semiconductor protection is essential.
Typical Applications
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Power converters and inverters.
- Industrial motor drives.
- UPS systems.
- Renewable energy power electronics.
- Semiconductor protection within switchgear and control panels.