Why Choose the Mersen Z095495 Miniature Semiconductor Fuse?
The Mersen Z095495 is a compact 5 × 20 mm miniature semiconductor fuse designed to protect sensitive electronic components and semiconductor devices against damaging overcurrent and short-circuit conditions. Also identified by catalogue number MI5SA40V1.6, it has a rated current of 1.6 A and a rated voltage of 400 V AC.
Part of the Mersen SA miniature semiconductor fuse series, the Z095495 features a medium time-lag operating characteristic. This enables it to tolerate brief start-up surges and transient currents while maintaining dependable protection against sustained overloads and electrical faults.
The fuse is manufactured in a compact ceramic cartridge format with ferrule terminals for installation in compatible clip-mounted fuse holders. Its controlled time-current response and high breaking capacity make it suitable for industrial electronics, automation systems, instrumentation, power supplies and OEM equipment.
Key Advantages
- Designed for reliable semiconductor and electronic circuit protection.
- 1.6 A rated current for low-current industrial electronics.
- 400 V AC rated voltage.
- Medium time-lag characteristic tolerates short-duration current surges.
- 10 kA breaking capacity for dependable fault interruption.
- Compact 5 × 20 mm ceramic cartridge format.
Key Features
- Mersen SA miniature semiconductor fuse series.
- Item number: Z095495.
- Catalogue number: MI5SA40V1.6.
- 1.6 A rated current.
- 400 V AC rated voltage.
- Medium time-lag SA operating characteristic.
- 5 × 20 mm cylindrical cartridge.
- Ceramic insulating body.
- Ferrule terminals for clip mounting.
- RoHS-compliant construction.
Dependable Protection with Short-Term Surge Tolerance
Medium time-lag semiconductor fuses are designed to withstand brief current peaks that may occur when electronic equipment starts or changes operating state. This helps prevent unnecessary fuse operation while maintaining reliable protection against sustained overloads and short circuits.
The Mersen Z095495 combines controlled surge tolerance with compact ceramic construction and dependable fault interruption. When correctly selected and coordinated with the protected circuit, it helps reduce component damage and improve the reliability of industrial electronic equipment.
Typical Applications
- Industrial power supplies.
- Semiconductor protection circuits.
- Electronic control apparatus.
- Automation and instrumentation equipment.
- Circuits with temporary inrush currents.
- OEM electrical and electronic assemblies.
