Why Choose the Mersen Q076650 Protistor® High Speed Fuse?
The Mersen Q076650 is a premium Protistor® British Standard high-speed semiconductor fuse engineered to provide rapid protection for sensitive power semiconductor devices against damaging short-circuit and overcurrent conditions. Designed in accordance with IEC 60269-1 and IEC 60269-4, it delivers exceptional fault interruption for demanding industrial power electronic applications.
As part of the trusted Mersen Protistor® BS88-4 17 × 27 mm series, the Q076650 is specifically developed for protecting variable frequency drives, UPS systems, inverters, converters and other equipment incorporating sensitive semiconductor devices. Its high-speed operating characteristic minimises let-through energy, helping to reduce equipment damage and improve system reliability.
Featuring a 16 A current rating, 250 V AC IEC rating and 300 V DC UL rating, this British Standard fuse-link provides dependable semiconductor protection for industrial automation, motor control and power conversion systems.
Key Advantages
- High-speed semiconductor protection fuse for industrial applications.
- 16 A current rating with 250 V AC IEC operation.
- aR operating characteristic for protecting power semiconductors.
- High 160 kA breaking capacity.
- British Standard 17 × 27 mm fuse-link.
- Suitable for drives, UPS systems, converters and industrial inverters.
Key Features
- Mersen Protistor® series.
- Catalogue number: BS17US25V16.
- 16 A rated current.
- 250 V AC IEC / 300 V DC UL rated voltage.
- aR high-speed semiconductor protection.
- 17 × 27 mm British Standard construction.
- L bracket bolted connections.
- Ceramic body with copper terminals.
Reliable Protection for Power Electronics
High-speed semiconductor fuses are engineered to protect expensive power electronic components by interrupting fault currents before excessive thermal or electrical stress can occur. Their ultra-fast operating characteristics help extend equipment life while reducing maintenance costs and production downtime.
The Mersen Protistor® range is widely specified by OEMs, panel builders and industrial engineers for protecting variable speed drives, power converters, UPS systems and renewable energy equipment where reliable semiconductor protection is essential.
Typical Applications
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Industrial power converters.
- UPS systems.
- Industrial inverter systems.
- Motor control equipment.
- Industrial automation and control panels.
