Why Choose the Mersen V300490 PC70UD12C315TF High-Speed Fuse?
The Mersen V300490 (PC70UD12C315TF) is a Protistor® Size 70 ultra-fast square body semiconductor fuse designed to provide exceptional protection for sensitive power semiconductor devices operating in demanding industrial applications. Rated at 315A, 1200VAC (IEC) and 1300VAC (UL), this aR characteristic fuse delivers rapid fault clearing to minimise damage caused by short circuits.
Engineered specifically for power conversion equipment, the V300490 features a robust ceramic square body construction with flush-end metric threaded terminals and an integrated striker indicator for fast fuse status identification. Its low let-through energy (I²t) and high breaking capacity make it ideal for protecting IGBTs, thyristors, diodes and other semiconductor devices.
Manufactured by Mersen, a global leader in electrical protection technology, the V300490 combines proven reliability with international IEC and UL approvals, making it suitable for industrial installations worldwide.
Key Advantages
- Genuine Mersen Protistor® semiconductor protection fuse.
- Ultra-fast aR characteristic for semiconductor protection.
- 315A current rating.
- 1200VAC IEC / 1300VAC UL voltage rating.
- Integrated striker indicator for fuse operation indication.
- Square body Size 70 design with flush-end metric threaded terminals.
- Low I²t limits damage during fault conditions.
- Suitable for demanding industrial power electronics.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Mersen
- Part number: V300490
- Catalogue number: PC70UD12C315TF
- Fuse series: Protistor® Size 70
- Fuse characteristic: aR ultra-fast semiconductor protection
- Current rating: 315A
- Rated voltage (IEC): 1200VAC
- Rated voltage (UL): 1300VAC
- Terminal style: Flush ends with metric threaded connections
- Indication system: Integrated striker
- Suitable for: Protection of power semiconductor devices
Designed for Modern Power Electronics
The Protistor® range has been engineered to provide advanced protection for modern power conversion equipment where semiconductor devices require extremely rapid fault interruption. The V300490 helps reduce thermal and electrical stress during short-circuit conditions, improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime.
Its square body construction, silver-plated contact surfaces and high interrupting capability make it suitable for demanding industrial environments where dependable semiconductor protection is critical.
Typical Applications
- Variable speed drives.
- Industrial inverters.
- Power converters.
- UPS systems.
- Soft starters.
- Motor drives.
- Renewable energy converters.
- Semiconductor protection circuits.