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RoHS Pb
438GT Series – 0603 Fast-Acting Fuse
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
Agency Approvals
• 100% Lead-free,
RoHS compliant and
Halogen-free
AGENCY
AGENCY FILE NUMBER
E10480
AMPERE RANGE
2A – 6A
Applications
29862
2A – 6A
• Handheld Electronics
• LCD Displays
• Hard Disk Drives
• SD Memory Cards
• Battery Packs
Electrical Characteristics for Series
Additional Information
% of Ampere
Ampere Rating
OpeningTime at 25ºC
Rating
100%
250%
2A – 6A
2A – 6A
4 Hours, Minimum
5 Seconds, Maximum
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Electrical Specifications by Item
Agency Approvals
Ampere
Rating
(A)
Max.
Nominal
Nominal Nominal Voltage Nominal Power
Amp
Code
Interrupting Rating
Voltage
Resistance Melting I2t
Drop At Rated
Dissipation At
(AC/DC) 1
Rating (V)
(Ohms) 2
(A2Sec.) 3
Current (V) 4
Rated Current (W)
2
2.5
3
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
3.5
4
5
6
Notes:
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.
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.
Devices designed to be mounted with marking code facing up.
3. Nominal Melting I²t measured at 1msec. opening time.
4. Nominal Voltage Drop measured at rated current after temperature has stabilized.
© 2018 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Application testing is strongly recommended.
Revised: 02/15/18