Why Choose the Mersen Z204883 Miniature Semiconductor Fuse?
The Mersen Z204883 is a compact 5 × 20 mm high-speed semiconductor fuse designed to provide exceptionally fast protection for sensitive electronic components and semiconductor devices. Also identified by catalogue number MI5FBP25V0.04, it has a rated current of 0.04 A (40 mA) and a rated voltage of 250 V AC. It incorporates axial leads, making it ideal for direct PCB soldering and electronic assemblies.
Part of the Mersen FA/FB miniature semiconductor fuse series, the Z204883 features a very fast FB operating characteristic that rapidly clears fault currents before excessive energy reaches sensitive semiconductor components. This helps protect precision electronic equipment while reducing downtime and replacement costs.
Its ceramic construction, compact dimensions and high-speed response make it suitable for instrumentation, laboratory equipment, industrial electronics, telecommunications equipment and OEM electronic products requiring dependable semiconductor protection.
Key Advantages
- Very fast protection for sensitive semiconductor devices.
- 0.04 A (40 mA) rated current for precision electronics.
- 250 V AC rated voltage.
- Compact 5 × 20 mm ceramic cartridge.
- Axial leads for PCB mounting and soldering.
- 4 kA breaking capacity for dependable fault interruption.
Key Features
- Mersen FA/FB miniature semiconductor fuse series.
- Item number: Z204883.
- Catalogue number: MI5FBP25V0.04.
- 0.04 A rated current.
- 250 V AC rated voltage.
- Very fast FB operating characteristic.
- 5 × 20 mm ceramic fuse body.
- Axial lead mounting.
- Solder connection.
- RoHS compliant.
Fast Protection for Precision Electronic Equipment
High-speed semiconductor fuses are designed to interrupt fault currents before damaging levels of energy reach sensitive electronic components. Their low I²t values help minimise thermal stress and improve the reliability of semiconductor-based equipment.
The Mersen Z204883 combines ultra-low current protection with axial lead mounting, making it particularly suitable for PCB-mounted electronic assemblies where dependable semiconductor protection is essential.
Typical Applications
- Printed circuit board assemblies.
- Semiconductor protection circuits.
- Industrial electronic equipment.
- Instrumentation and laboratory equipment.
- Telecommunications equipment.
- OEM electronic products.
