Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
PICO® ll > Very Fast-Acting Fuse > 251/253 Series
Product Characteristics
Encapsulated, Epoxy-Coated
MIL-STD-202, Method 201 (10–55
Hz); Method 204, Test Condition C
(55–2000 Hz at 10 G’s Peak)
Materials
Body: PureTin-coated Copper wire leads
Vibration
Shock
Solderability
Lead Pull Force
MIL-STD-202, Method 208
MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Test
Condition I (100 G’s peak for 6
msecs.)
MIL-STD-202, Method 211, Test Condition
A (will withstand a 7lbs. axial pull test)
For fuses to MIL-PRF-23419, FM10
change the series number from
251 to 253
MIL-STD-202, Method 302,
Test Condition A (10,000 ohms
minimum at 100 volts)
Insulation Resistance
(After Opening):
FusesTo MIL SPEC
Operating
Temperature
Moisture Resistance
MIL-STD-202, Method 106
–55ºC to +125ºC (Consider re-rating)
Withstands 60 seconds above 200OC
and up to 260ºC, maximum
Resistance to Soldering
Heat
Flammability Rating
UL 94V–0
Part Numbering System
Dimensions
251 Series Markings
(T1 lead length)
0251 xxxx N R T1 L
62.7 (2.468")
52.4 (2.062")*
Series
251 = Standard type
27.78
(1.094")
27.78
(1.094")
7.11 (.280")
253 = Military type
F
1 A
L
2.80
(.11")
MAX
Current Rating
Refer to Amp Code column of
Electrical SpecificationsTable
5.0 (.197")
6.35 (.25")
tape
6.35 (.25")
tape
F
1 A
L
Wire Diameter:
Quantity
N = 5000
0.64 (.025") for 0.62-10.0 amp,
0.81 (.032") for 12-15 amp
P
= 2000
251 Series (Halogen-free Version) Markings
M = 1000
H = 100
(T1 lead length)
62.7 (2.468")
52.4 (2.062")*
27.78
(1.094")
27.78
(1.094")
Type of Packaging
7.11 (.280")
R = Reel
A = Ammo Pack
X = Loose Pack
F
1 A
L
2.80
(.11")
MAX
5.0 (.197")
6.35 (.25")
tape
6.35 (.25")
tape
Lead Length
F
1 A
L
The default lead length for Ammo pack and
Loose pack is nowT1 for 251 series, and
remainsT3 for 253 series, therefore:
T1 = 52.4mm (2.062”), 251 series only*
Blank = 52.4mm (2.062”) for 251 series*
or 73mm (2.874”) for 253 series**
Wire Diameter:
0.64 (.025") for 0.62-10.0 amp,
0.81 (.032") for 12-15 amp
253 Series Markings
(T3 lead length)
83.31 (3.28")
73.0 (2.874")**
7.11 (.280")
38.1
(1.5")
38.1
(1.5")
Option Codes
L = RoHS + HF
(Only applies to 251 Series)
F
1 A
L
2.61 (.103")
MAX
5.0 (.197")
6.35 (.25")
tape
6.35 (.25")
tape
F
1 A
L
Wire Diameter:
0.64 (.025") for 0.62-10.0 amp,
0.81 (.032") for 15 amp
Packaging
Quantity &
Packaging Option
Packaging Specification
EIA 296
Packaging Code
*T1: 52.4mm (2.062")Tape and Reel
**T3: 73mm (2.874')Tape and Reel
Please refer to available quantities
above in "Part Numbering System”
EIA 296
The default lead length for both ammo pack and loose pack isT1 for 251 and isT3 for 253.
Notes:
*
T1 dimension is defined as the length of the component between the two tapes. The full component length is 62.7mm (2.468").T1 length is for 251 series only.
** T3 dimension is defined as the length of the component between the two tapes. The full component length is 83.3.7mm (3.28”). T3 length is for 253 series only.
© 2016 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 10/10/16