Why Choose the Mersen F097548 Protistor® High-Speed Fuse?
The Mersen F097548, catalogue number BS17US25V35P, is a high-speed Protistor® semiconductor protection fuse developed to provide rapid protection for sensitive power semiconductor devices. Manufactured to IEC 60269-1, IEC 60269-4 and BS88-4 standards, this fuse offers exceptional short-circuit protection for industrial power electronic equipment including drives, inverters and UPS systems.
Featuring a compact 17 × 27 mm British Standard fuse-link design, the F097548 has a 35 A current rating, a 250 V AC IEC rating, 300 V DC UL rating and an integrated striker indicator for remote signalling or visual indication following fuse operation. Its extremely high breaking capacity and low let-through energy help minimise damage to expensive semiconductor components.
As part of the trusted Mersen Protistor® range, this fuse is widely used by OEMs, panel builders and maintenance engineers for protecting IGBTs, thyristors, diodes and rectifiers in demanding industrial applications.
Key Advantages
- High-speed semiconductor protection fuse.
- 35 A current rating for power electronic equipment.
- 250 V AC IEC and 300 V DC UL ratings.
- Integrated striker indicator for remote signalling.
- High breaking capacity with low let-through energy.
- Ideal for industrial drives, UPS systems, rectifiers and inverters.
Key Features
- Mersen Protistor® series.
- Catalogue number: BS17US25V35P.
- Reference number: F097548.
- 35 A rated current.
- 250 V AC IEC operating voltage.
- 300 V DC UL operating voltage.
- aR semiconductor protection characteristic.
- 17 × 27 mm BS88-4 fuse format with striker.
Reliable Protection for Industrial Power Electronics
High-speed semiconductor fuses are designed to interrupt fault currents before excessive thermal energy can damage valuable power semiconductor devices. Their fast operating characteristics provide effective protection for IGBTs, thyristors, rectifiers and diodes while helping reduce equipment downtime and maintenance costs.
The Mersen Protistor® range is engineered for demanding industrial environments where dependable semiconductor protection is essential. These fuses are commonly specified for industrial automation, motor control, renewable energy and power conversion equipment.
Typical Applications
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Industrial motor control systems.
- UPS and backup power equipment.
- Power converters and inverters.
- Rectifiers and DC drives.
- Industrial automation equipment.
