Why Choose the Mersen A300518 High-Speed Fuse?
The Mersen A300518 (Catalogue No. PC71UD13C250TF) is a Protistor® Size 71 ultra-fast square body semiconductor fuse designed to protect sensitive power semiconductor devices including diodes, thyristors, IGBTs and similar components used in high-power conversion equipment. It is rated at 250A, 1250VAC (IEC) and 1300VAC (UL), with an aR operating class for semiconductor protection.
Designed for demanding industrial applications, the A300518 features a square body Size 71 construction with flush ends, metric threaded terminals and an integrated striker indicator. Silver-plated contact surfaces, high interrupting capacity and low energy let-through (I²t) provide reliable protection for expensive semiconductor equipment.
Key Advantages
- Genuine Mersen Protistor® semiconductor protection fuse.
- Ultra-fast aR characteristic for semiconductor devices.
- 250A current rating.
- 1250VAC IEC / 1300VAC UL voltage rating.
- Integrated striker indicator for fuse operation indication.
- High breaking capacity for demanding industrial applications.
- Silver-plated contacts for excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance.
- Suitable for modern power electronics and converter protection.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Mersen
- Manufacturer Part Number: A300518
- Catalogue Number: PC71UD13C250TF
- Series: Protistor® Size 71
- Fuse Class: aR High-Speed Semiconductor Fuse
- Body Size: 71 Square Body
- Construction: Flush ends with metric threaded terminals
- Indicator: Integrated striker
Designed for High-Power Semiconductor Protection
The Mersen A300518 is engineered specifically for protecting semiconductor devices operating in demanding power conversion systems. Its ultra-fast aR characteristic limits fault energy before damage can occur to expensive semiconductor components.
Typical applications include variable speed drives, UPS systems, renewable energy converters, industrial rectifiers, battery storage systems, DC drives, welding equipment and other power electronic installations requiring rapid fault interruption.
Typical Applications
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Industrial power converters.
- UPS systems.
- Solar inverters.
- Battery energy storage systems.
- Rectifiers.
- Motor drives.
- IGBT and thyristor protection.
- Industrial automation equipment.