Why Choose the Mersen W075896 BS17US69V20P Semiconductor Fuse?
The Mersen W075896 BS17US69V20P is a high-performance British Standard semiconductor fuse-link engineered to provide rapid and reliable protection for sensitive power semiconductor devices. Part of the trusted Mersen Protistor® BS88-4 series, this fuse is specifically designed for industrial power electronics, variable speed drives, UPS systems and other applications requiring extremely fast fault interruption.
Designed to IEC 60269-1 and IEC 60269-4 standards, the W075896 delivers outstanding protection against short circuits while helping to minimise damage to costly semiconductor components. Its compact 17 × 49 mm format and integrated striker make it suitable for demanding industrial installations where dependable circuit protection is essential.
With a 20 A current rating and a 690 V AC IEC voltage rating, this Protistor® fuse provides exceptional breaking capacity and reliable protection for power conversion equipment, ensuring improved system safety, equipment uptime and operational reliability.
Key Advantages
- High-speed semiconductor protection fuse for industrial power electronics.
- 20 A current rating for reliable circuit protection.
- 690 V AC IEC rated voltage suitable for demanding industrial applications.
- Integrated striker mechanism for fuse operation indication.
- Exceptional breaking capacity for semiconductor device protection.
- Manufactured to BS88-4 and IEC semiconductor fuse standards.
Key Features
- Mersen Protistor® BS88-4 series.
- Catalogue number BS17US69V20P.
- 20 A ampere rating.
- 690 V AC IEC / 700 V AC UL rating.
- 17 × 49 mm fuse size.
- High-speed gR semiconductor protection class.
- Integrated striker for remote indication.
- Designed for protection of power semiconductors and industrial equipment.
Reliable Protection for Power Semiconductor Equipment
High-speed semiconductor fuses are designed to protect sensitive electronic power devices against damaging short-circuit currents. Their extremely fast operating characteristics reduce thermal and electrical stress on semiconductor components, helping to extend equipment life and minimise costly downtime.
The Mersen Protistor® range is widely specified for industrial drives, power converters, UPS systems and renewable energy equipment where dependable overcurrent protection is essential for safe and reliable operation.
Typical Applications
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Power converters and inverters.
- Industrial motor control systems.
- UPS and backup power equipment.
- Renewable energy power electronics.
- Semiconductor protection in industrial automation.
