494 Series - SlimLine Lead-Free 0603 Fast-Acting Thin-Film Fuse

Brand: Littelfuse, Inc

The 494 Series Fast-Acting SMF is an ultra small (0603 size) thin-film device designed for secondary protection of circuits used in space constrained applications such as hand-held portable electronic devices.

This series is 100% lead-free and meets the requirements of the RoHS directive.

New Halide-Free 494 Series fuses are available to order using the “HF” suffix. See Part Numbering section for additional information.
Features
  • Compatible with lead-free solders and higher temperature profiles
  • High performance materials provide improved performance in elevated ambient temperature applications
  • Marked on top surface with code to allow ampere rating identification without testing
  • Low profile for height sensitive applications
  • Flat top surface for pick-and-place operations
  • Element-covering material is resistant to industry standard cleaning operations
  • Mounting pad and electrical performance are identical to Littelfuse 431 and 434 Series products
  • Alloy-based element construction provides superior inrush withstand characteristics (I2t) over ceramic or glass-based 0603 fuse products

Specifications

Materials

  • Body: Advanced High Temperature Substrate
  • Element Cover Coat: Conformal Coating
  • Terminations: 100 % Tin over Nickel over Copper

Operating Temperature

  • -55° to 90° C
  • Consult temperature re-rating curve chart. For operation above 90° C contact Littelfuse.

Humidity

  • MIL-STD-202F, Method 103B, Condition D

Insulation Resistance (After Opening)

  • Greater than 10,000 ohms

Thermal Shock

  • Withstands 5 cycles of -55° to 125° C

Vibration

  • Per MIL-STD-202F

Resistance to Soldering Heat

  • Withstands 60 seconds above 200° C and up to 260° C, Max.

Approvals

  • UL
  • CSA

  • Secondary Protection for Space Constrained Applications
  • Cell Phones
  • Battery Packs
  • Digital Cameras
  • DVD Players
  • Hard Disk Drives
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