Why Choose the Mersen J302228 Protistor® High-Speed Fuse?
The Mersen J302228 (PC273UD11C16CTF) is a high-performance square body semiconductor protection fuse engineered to provide ultra-fast protection for sensitive power electronic devices. Part of the renowned Mersen Protistor® series, this fuse is specifically designed to safeguard semiconductors including diodes, thyristors and IGBT modules used in demanding industrial power conversion applications.
Manufactured to IEC standards, the J302228 combines rapid fault interruption with high breaking capacity, helping to minimise damage caused by short circuits while reducing downtime and protecting valuable equipment. Its silver-plated contacts, ceramic body and solidified sand construction ensure exceptional electrical performance and long service life in harsh industrial environments.
Rated at 1600 A with an 1100 V AC voltage rating, this Protistor® fuse is ideally suited for high-power drives, converters, UPS systems, renewable energy installations and industrial motor control equipment requiring dependable semiconductor protection.
Key Advantages
- Ultra-fast aR semiconductor protection fuse for sensitive power electronics.
- 1600 A current rating for high-power industrial applications.
- 1100 V AC IEC voltage rating.
- Protects diodes, thyristors and IGBT power semiconductor devices.
- High interrupting capacity for maximum equipment protection.
- Integrated striker indicator for fuse status monitoring.
Key Features
- Mersen Protistor® semiconductor fuse series.
- Catalogue number PC273UD11C16CTF.
- 1600 A rated current.
- 1100 V AC IEC rated voltage.
- aR ultra-fast operating characteristic.
- Square body 2x73 size construction.
- Flush end terminals with metric threads.
- Integrated striker indication system.
- Silver-plated brass terminal connections.
- Ceramic body with solidified sand arc-quenching technology.
Reliable Protection for Power Electronics
High-speed semiconductor fuses are specifically designed to interrupt fault currents before they can damage expensive semiconductor components. Their extremely fast response and low let-through energy help maximise system reliability while reducing repair costs and unplanned production downtime.
The Mersen Protistor® range is trusted throughout industry for protecting variable speed drives, power converters, UPS equipment, battery storage systems and renewable energy installations where dependable semiconductor protection is essential.
Typical Applications
- Variable speed drives (VSDs).
- Industrial power converters.
- IGBT inverter protection.
- Thyristor and diode rectifiers.
- UPS systems.
- Renewable energy power conversion equipment.
- Motor control centres.
- Industrial automation systems.
