Why Choose the Mersen Q095993 MI5SA40V0.16 Semiconductor Miniature Fuse?
The Mersen Q095993, catalogue reference MI5SA40V0.16, is a compact semiconductor miniature fuse designed to provide reliable overcurrent protection for sensitive electronic components, industrial control equipment and semiconductor circuits. It forms part of Mersen's trusted MI5 SA 400 V miniature fuse range.
Rated at 0.16 A and 400 V AC, the Q095993 features a medium time-lag SA operating characteristic. This controlled response allows the fuse to withstand brief inrush currents while providing dependable protection against sustained overloads and short-circuit conditions.
Its compact 5 × 20 mm cylindrical cartridge format is designed for clip mounting in a compatible miniature fuse holder. With a very high breaking capacity and low clearing energy, the Mersen Q095993 is ideal for instrumentation, automation equipment, industrial electronics and semiconductor protection applications.
Key Advantages
- Reliable protection for sensitive semiconductor and electronic circuits.
- 0.16 A current rating for precision low-current applications.
- 400 V AC voltage rating for industrial electronic equipment.
- Medium time-lag characteristic accommodates temporary inrush currents.
- Low clearing I²t helps minimise energy passed during fault conditions.
- Compact 5 × 20 mm format for space-saving installations.
Key Features
- Mersen MI5 SA 400 V semiconductor miniature fuse series.
- Catalogue reference: MI5SA40V0.16.
- Manufacturer part number: Q095993.
- Rated current: 0.16 A.
- Rated voltage: 400 V AC.
- Medium time-lag SA operating characteristic.
- Compact cylindrical cartridge construction.
- Standard 5 × 20 mm fuse dimensions.
- Designed for clip mounting in a compatible fuse holder.
- RoHS-compliant construction.
Reliable Protection for Sensitive Electronic Circuits
Electronic equipment often experiences temporary inrush currents during start-up. A medium time-lag fuse is engineered to tolerate these short-duration current surges while continuing to provide reliable protection against sustained overloads and short-circuit faults.
The Mersen Q095993 combines controlled time-delay performance with a compact 5 × 20 mm cartridge design and low clearing I²t values, making it well suited to protecting sensitive semiconductor devices and industrial electronic equipment.
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor protection circuits.
- Industrial control equipment.
- Electronic power supplies.
- Automation and signalling systems.
- Instrumentation and monitoring equipment.
- Power-electronic assemblies.
- Measuring and test equipment.
- OEM electronic machinery.
