The New 150 °C rated AEC-Q200 Compliant* Model Series are Ideal for Applications Requiring Rugged Overcurrent Protection with High Reliability
RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 15, 2021 - ¸ß±¶ÂÖÅÌ, a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, today expanded the company's SinglFuse™ product line with two new automotive-grade SMD fuse model families. The ¸ß±¶ÂÖÅÌ® Model SF-0603SA-M and SF-1206SA-M series are fully compliant with ¸ß±¶ÂÖÅÌ' internal AEC-Q200 equivalency test procedure, providing rugged overcurrent protection for a broad range of harsh environment applications that require long life and high reliability. While the AEC-Q200 standard may be specific to automotive testing and qualification, the enhanced product designs and robust performance required to meet this standard can be of benefit across a broad spectrum of industrial, low-to-medium risk medical†, off-highway transportation, factory automation, and communication system applications as well.
The SinglFuse™ SF-0603SA-M and SF-1206SA-M model series each feature slow blow fusing speed, which is defined as a room temperature clearing time categorization of five seconds at 250 percent of the rated current. The new model families are available in small EIA 0603 and 1206 footprints, and utilize ¸ß±¶ÂÖÅÌ' advanced multilayer ceramic design that enables enhanced voltage and current handling capabilities in ambient operating temperatures up to 150 °C. In addition, the latest SinglFuse™ models are constructed using a ceramic multilayer technology that delivers enhanced reliability against thermal shock, salt spray and mechanical vibration in elevated operating temperatures within rated specifications.
The SF-0603SA-M series offers current ratings from 0.5 A to 8 A with voltage ratings from 24 Vdc to 65 Vdc, while the SF-1206SA-M model family provides current ratings from 0.5 A to 5 A with a 65 Vdc voltage rating.
As electronic systems become increasingly integrated, interconnected, and sensitive to outside influences, overcurrent conditions can cause damage, reduce a product's lifespan, degrade the efficiency of a device, and in extreme cases bodily harm. For this reason, ¸ß±¶ÂÖÅÌ continues to develop innovative fuse products to address the growing need for effective overcurrent protection across a wide range of applications and operating environments.
Available now, ¸ß±¶ÂÖÅÌ® SF-0603SA-M and SF-1206SA-M models are UL 248-14 compliant, RoHS** compliant and halogen free***. For additional product information, please see: www.bourns.com/products/circuit-protection/singlfuse-smd-fuses-aec-q200-compliant
*Meets ¸ß±¶ÂÖÅÌ internal AEC-Q200-equivalent test plan.
**RoHS Directive 2015/863, Mar 31, 2015 and Annex.
***¸ß±¶ÂÖÅÌ considers a product to be "halogen free" if (a) the Bromine (Br) content is 900 ppm or less; (b) the Chlorine (Cl) content is 900 ppm or less; and (c) the total Bromine (Br) and Chlorine (Cl) content is 1500 ppm or less.