Littelfuse, Inc.
FUSE WITH ARC QUENCHING SILICONE COMPOSITION

Abstract:

A fuse including an electrically insulating, tubular fuse body, electrically conductive first and second endcaps disposed over opposing ends of the fuse body, a fusible element extending through the fuse body and connecting the first endcap to the second endcap, the fusible element having a central portion adapted to melt and separate upon an overcurrent condition in the fuse, and first and second arc barriers disposed on the fusible element on opposing sides of the central portion, the first and second arc barriers formed of a silicone composition that includes an arc quenching filler suspended in a silicone resin.