Surface Mount Fuses Datasheet
438GT Series
0603 Fast-Acting Fuse
RoHS Pb
Description
The 438GT Series is a 100% Lead-free, RoHS compliant and
Halogen-free fuse series designed specifically to provide over-
current protection to circuits that operate under high working
ambient temperature up to 150ºC.
The general design ensures excellent temperature stability and
performance reliability.
The high I²t values which is typical in the Littelfuse Ceramic Fuse
family ensure high inrush current withstand capability.
Features
■ OperatingTemperature from
-55ºC to +150ºC
■ Suitable for both leaded
and lead-free reflow/ wave
soldering
■ 100% Lead-free,
RoHS compliant and Halogen- ■ Recognized to UL/CSA/NMX
free
248-1 and UL/CSA/NMX 248-
14
Additional Information
Applications
■ Handheld Electronics
■ Hard Disk Drives
■ SD Memory Cards
■ LCD Displays
■ Battery Packs
Resources
Accessories
Samples
Agency Approvals
Electrical Characteristics for Series
% of Ampere
Agency
Agency File Number
Ampere Range
2A – 6A
Ampere Rating
OpeningTime at 25ºC
Rating
100%
250%
2A – 6A
2A – 6A
4 Hours, Minimum
5 Seconds, Maximum
E10480
29862
2A – 6A
Electrical Specifications by Item
Agency Approvals
Ampere
Rating
(A)
Max.
Voltage
Rating (V)
Nominal
Resistance
(Ohms) 2
Nominal
Melting I2t
(A2Sec.) 3
NominalVoltage
Nominal Power
Dissipation At Rated
Current (W)
Amp
Code
Interrupting Rating
(AC/DC) 1
Drop At Rated
Current (V) 4
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
002.
02.5
003.
03.5
004.
005.
006.
32
32
32
32
32
32
24
0.0490
0.0364
0.0264
0.0210
0.0164
0.0127
0.0086
0.181
0.240
0.439
0.647
0.739
0.747
1.444
0.110
0.094
0.082
0.078
0.075
0.072
0.070
0.220
0.235
0.246
0.273
0.300
0.360
0.420
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
50A @ 32VDC/12VAC
50A @ 24VDC/12VAC
5
6
Notes:
1. AC Interrupting Rating tested at rated voltage with unity power factor.
DC Interrupting Rating tested at rated voltage with time constant <0.8 msec.
2. Nominal Resistance measured with <10% rated current.
3. Nominal Melting I²t measured at 1msec. opening time.
4. Nominal Voltage Drop measured at rated current after temperature has stabilized.
Devices designed to carry rated current for 4 hours minimum. It is recommended that devices be operated continuously at no more than 80% rated current.
See “Temperature Re-rating Curve”for additional re-rating information.
Devices designed to be mounted with marking code facing up.
© 2021 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Revised: GD. 02/22/21