CATALOG SYMBOL: PCB, PCC, PCF, PCH, PCD, PCE,
PCG & PCI
PC-TRON SUBMINIATURE FUSES
Printed Circuit Board Fuses PC-Tron®
PC-Tron®Subminiature Fuses Series
Form No. PC-Tron Series
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BIF Doc #2034
Bussmann®
12-28-98
SB98107 Rev. A
BUSS
PC
250V
.350"
(8.89mm)
.015"
(0.38mm)
.20"
(5.08mm)
.200"
(5.08mm)
.300"
(7.62mm) .095"
(2.41mm)
.030"
(2.41mm)
.12" ± .010"
(3.05mm ± 0.25mm)
.290"
(7.37mm)
.025"
(0.64mm)
.750" Full — .100" Short
(19.1mm) (2.54mm)
.020"
(0.51mm)
.320"
(8.89mm)
Dimensional Data: All tolerances
Electrical Ratings
Catalog AC DC
Symbol Amps VAC Interrupting VDC Interrupting
PCB, PCC, 0.5 - 2.5 250 50A at 250V 450 300 - 5900A
PCF & PCH 10kA at 125V
PCB, PCC, 2.6 - 3.0 250 50A at 250V 350 300 - 4400A
PCF & PCH 10kA at 125V
PCD, PCE, 5.0 125 10kA at 125V 250 300 - 4200A
PCG & PCI
The radial lead package of the PC-Tron®is ideal for auto inser-
tion using standard industry equipment. The 0.2” lead spacing
aids ease of design. Standard wave soldering techniques will
not affect the electrical performance of this unique fuse. Due
to its molded construction, the device is unaffected by the
board washing process. These features greatly reduce the
product installation cost while increasing reliability.
The PC-Tron®is available in a wide variety of options offering
flexibility to the design engineer. Available in standard pack
(5-in), bulk (100-in), and tape and reel. In addition, the
PC-Tron®may be ordered with short (approximately 0.10”)
or long (0.75”) lead length. The tape and reel comes standard
at 0.75”.
The short lead length may be used with the optional socket.
The auto insertable socket allows field replacement of the
PC-Tron®subminiature fuse.
Time-Current Characteristics
Carry 100% of rating for 4 hrs. minimum. Open at 200% of
rating in 10 sec. maximum.
(Non-Time-Delay. . .extremely low let-through)
Agency Approvals
PCB, PCC, PCD, PDE, PCF, PCG, PCH, and PCI — U.L.
Recognized; File E19180, Guide JDYX2.
PCB, PCC, PCD, PCF, PCG, PCH, PCI, and PDE — CSA
Certified; File 42731, Class 1421-01.
Dimensions and Material
Body: 0.350” x 0.350” x 0.184”; High temperature plastic.
Leads: 0.020” x 0.015” x 0.100” (short) 0.750” (full)
(tape & reel) (Tin-plated copper).
Mounting Socket
Available as option. (Specify catalog number BK/PCS (100-in)
and short fuse lead length — PCC or PCE)
Cold Resistance Data
(10% Rated Current) Nominal Value
1/2A — 1.4½3/4A — .72½1A — .43½1-1/2A — .24½
2A — .15½2-1/2A — .10½3A — .072½5A — .023½
Packaging & Ordering Information:
Standard Fuse Socket
Packaging Catalog Ampere Packaging Catalog
Code Symbol Rating Code Symbol
Blank—Std. B - Full lead legth. (1/2, 3/4, Bulk Pack
Pack (5-in) (250V) (1/2-3A) 1, 1-1/2, (100-in)
BK/ Bulk C - Short lead legth. 2, 2-1/2,
(100-in) (250V) (1/2-3A) 3, and 5)
TR/ Tape D - Full lead legth. (5A avail-
& Reel (125V) (5A) able only
(500-in) E - Short lead legth.* as PCD, PCE
(125V) (5A) or PCG)
*Note—Short lead length not available in tape-and-reel packaging.
Note—Hi-Rel solderability applications should specify solder-dipped leads by
adding -SD suffix to part number.
BK/ PCSPC
Standard Fuse (PCB, PCD) Socket (PCS)
CE logo denotes compliance with European Union Low Voltage Directive
(50-1000 VAC, 75-1500 VDC). Refer to BIF document #8002 or contact
Bussmann Application Engineering at 314-527-1270 for more information.
± .005(
± .13 mm
Printed Circuit Board Fuses PC-Tron®
PC-Tron®Subminiature Fuses Series
Form No. PC-Tron Series
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BIF Doc #2034
Bussmann®
12-28-98
SB98107 Rev. A
The only controlled copy of this BIF document is the electronic read-only version located on the Bussmann Network Drive. All other copies of this BIF document are by definition uncontrolled. This bulletin is intended to
clearly present comprehensive product data and provide technical information that will help the end user with design applications. Bussmann reserves the right, without notice, to change design or construction of any
products and to discontinue or limit distribution of any products. Bussmann also reserves the right to change or update, without notice, any technical information contained in this bulletin. Once a product has been select-
ed, it should be tested by the user in all possible applications.
BUSS
PC_
250V
.350"
(8.89mm)
.200" + .008"
(0.51mm + .127mm)
.020"
(0.51mm)
.345"
(8.76mm)
.015"
(0.38mm)
.0.25"
(0.64mm)
.075"
(1.91mm) .15"
(3.81mm)
.184"
(4.67mm)
Suface Mount Fuse (PCH, PCI)
Packaging & Ordering Information:
Standard Fuse
Packaging Catalog Ampere
Code Symbol Rating
Std. — (5-in) H - 1/2 — 3A (1/2, 3/4, 1, 1-1/2,
BK/ Bulk I - 5A 2, 2-1/2, 3, and 5)
(5A available only
as PCI)
PC
BUSS
PCG
125V
.400"
REF.
.184"
.350"
R.345" 0.25"
.020"
.015"
.500"
MIN.
Dimensional Data (PCF, PCG)
Packaging & Ordering Information:
Fuse with 0.4” Lead Spacing (contact factory for availability)
Packaging Catalog Ampere
Code Symbol Rating
Std. — (5-in) F - 1/2 — 3A (1/2, 3/4, 1, 1-1/2,
BK/ Bulk G - 5A 2, 2-1/2, 3, and 5)
(5A available only
as PCG)
PC
Short-Circuit Performance
The PC-Tron®subminiature fuse offers short-circuit perfor-
mance which until now could only be found in much larger
size glass tube fuses. At 250 VAC, the 1/2 to 3 amp PC-Tron
can safely interrupt 50 amperes; at 125 VAC the 1/2 to 5 amp
versions can interrupt 10,000 amperes. This high interrupting
capacity makes the PC-Tron subminiature fuse ideal for line-
side protection of power supplies.
DC Application
The PC-Tron®subminiature fuse is UL recognized for DC sup-
plementary overcurrent protection to provide individual protec-
tion for components or internal circuits in equipment.
The test method detailed below was chosen to emulate DC
Bus application. Suitability for a specific application is depen-
dent on time constants and capacitance values. It is the
responsibility of the customer to evaluate the information pro-
vided for applicability to their particular application.
.4
1
10
100
200
CURRENT IN AMPERES
10
1
.1
.01
TIME IN SECONDS
AMPERE
RATING
5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.75
0.5
Time-Current Characteristic Curves–Average Melt
Max. Total Clearing I2t (Amps2Sec.)
Amp 125 Volts 250 Volts
Rating 50A 1,000A 10,000A 35A & 50A
1/2A 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006
3/4A 0.016 0.016 0.016 0.016
1A 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020
1-1/2A 0.090 0.090 0.090 0.090
2A 0.200 0.200 0.200 0.200
2-1/2A 0.300 0.300 0.300 0.300
3A 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
5A 5.0 5.0 5.0
Note—Power Factor > .90.
Dimensional Data: All tolerances ± .005(
± .13 mm