Why Choose the Mersen W086338 Semiconductor Miniature Fuse?
The Mersen W086338, catalogue number MI5SA12.5V16, is a compact semiconductor miniature fuse engineered to provide dependable overcurrent protection for sensitive electronic equipment, semiconductor devices and industrial control circuits. As part of Mersen's 5 × 20 mm SA miniature fuse range, it features a medium time-lag (SA) characteristic that allows normal inrush currents while providing reliable protection against sustained overloads and short circuits.
With a rated current of 16 A and a rated operating voltage of 125 V AC, the W086338 is suitable for industrial electronics, instrumentation, power supplies and automation equipment. Its ceramic construction delivers excellent thermal and electrical performance, while the compact design enables installation where panel space is limited.
Designed for clip mounting, the fuse incorporates ferrule terminals for secure installation in compatible fuse holders. A 10 kA breaking capacity together with controlled I²t characteristics provides dependable protection for sensitive electronic systems.
Key Advantages
- Designed for semiconductor and sensitive electronic circuit protection.
- 16 A current rating for industrial electronic applications.
- 125 V AC rated voltage.
- Medium time-lag SA characteristic tolerates normal inrush currents.
- Compact 5 × 20 mm ceramic cartridge design.
- 10 kA breaking capacity for dependable fault interruption.
- Clip mounting enables straightforward installation and replacement.
- RoHS compliant construction.
Key Features
- Mersen 5 × 20 mm SA semiconductor fuse series.
- Catalogue number: MI5SA12.5V16.
- 16 A rated current.
- 125 V AC rated voltage.
- Medium time-lag SA operating characteristic.
- 5 × 20 mm ceramic cartridge.
- Clip mounting with ferrule terminals.
- Pre-arcing I²t: 163 A²s.
- Clearing I²t: 350 A²s.
- RoHS compliant.
Reliable Protection for Electronic Equipment
The Mersen W086338 is designed to protect semiconductor devices and electronic assemblies by combining a medium time-lag operating characteristic with dependable fault interruption. It accommodates normal start-up currents while providing reliable protection against sustained overloads and short circuits.
Its ceramic construction, compact dimensions and controlled I²t characteristics make it well suited to industrial automation equipment, instrumentation, power supplies and electronic control systems where reliable circuit protection is essential.
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor protection.
- Industrial electronic equipment.
- Automation and control systems.
- Power supplies.
- Instrumentation equipment.
- Electronic control circuits.
- OEM machinery.
- Industrial power electronics.
