© 2018 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 06/11/18
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series
Agency Approvals
Agency Agency File Number Ampere Range
PS
E
Cartridge:
NBK090205-E10480A
NBK120802-E10480C
Leaded:
NBK090205-E10480B
NBK120802-E10480D
1A – 5A
6.3A – 15A
1A – 5A
6.3A – 15A
2005010207145715 0.032A – 6.3A
SU05001-3005
SU05001-2008
SU05001-2009
0.032A – 0.040A
0.050A – 0.800A
1A – 10A
E10480 0.032A – 16A
29862 0.032A - 10A; 15A
1620064 0.032A – 6.3A
40013496 0.032A – 10A
40016604 15A*
KM41462 0.080A – 6.3A
N/A 0.032A – 16A
Features
Designed to International
IEC Standards for use
globally
Meets the IEC 60127-2,
Sheet 3 specification for
Time-Lag fuses
Available in cartridge and
axial lead form
RoHS compliant and
lead-free
Applications
RoHS
Pb
* Approval for Cartridge versions only
Application testing is strongly recommended.
Electrical Characteristics
The 218 series fuse is a 5x20mm time-lag glass body
cartridge fuse designed to IEC specification.
Used as supplementary protection in appliance or
utilization equipment to provide individual protection for
components or internal circuits.
218 Series, 5×20 mm, Time-Lag Fuse PS
E
% of Ampere
Rating Ampere Rating Opening Time
150%
0.032A - 0.100A 60 minutes, Minimum
0.125A - 6.3A 60 minutes, Minimum
8A - 16A 30 minutes, Minimum
210%
0.032A - 0.100A 120 sec., Maximum
0.125A - 6.3A 120 sec., Maximum
8A - 16A 120 sec., Maximum
275%
0.032A - 0.100A 200 ms., Min.; 10 sec. Max.
0.125A - 6.3A 600 ms., Min.; 10 sec. Max.
8A - 16A 600 ms., Min.; 10 sec. Max.
400%
0.032A - 0.100A 40 ms., Min.; 3 sec. Max.
0.125A - 6.3A 150 ms., Min.; 3 sec. Max.
8A - 16A 150 ms., Min.; 3 sec. Max.
1000%
0.032A - 0.100A 10 ms., Min.; 300 ms. Max.
0.125A - 6.3A 20 ms., Min.; 300 ms. Max.
8A - 16A 20 ms., Min.; 300 ms. Max.
Description
Additional Information
Datasheet Samples
Resources Accessories
For recommended fuse accessories for this product series,
see ‘Recommended Accessories’ section.
© 2018 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 06/11/18
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series
Amp
Code
Amp
Rating
(A)
Voltage
Rating
(V)
Interrupting
Rating
Nominal
Cold
Resistance
(Ohms)
Nominal
Melting
I2t (A2 sec)
Maximum
Voltage Drop
at Rated
Current
(mV)
Maximum
Power
Dissipation
At
1.5ln(W)
Agency Approvals
PS
E
.032 0.032 250
35 A @ 250 VAC
48.2580 0.01100 5000 1. 6 xx xxxxx
.040 0.04 250 31.8620 0.01100 4000 1. 6 xx xxxxx
.050 0.05 250 21.2920 0.02700 3500 1. 6 xx xxxxx
.063 0.063 250 14.2680 0.04600 3000 1. 6 xx xxxxx
.080 0.08 250 9.0700 0.07500 2500 1. 6 xxx xxxxx
.10 0 0.1 250 6.0180 0.07900 2000 1. 6 xxx xxxxx
.125 0.125 250 4.2000 0.1465 1900 1. 6 xxx xxxxx
.160 0.16 250 3.7000 0.14400 1500 1. 6 xxx xxxxx
.200 0.2 250 1.6000 0.3410 1300 1. 6 xxx xxxxx
.250 0.25 250 1.0495 0.5405 110 0 1. 6 xxx xxxxx
.315 0.315 250 0.8475 1. 110 0 1000 1. 6 xxx xxxxx
.400 0.4 250 0.5350 1.3250 900 1. 6 xxx xxxxx
.500 0.5 250 0.3700 2.8250 300 1. 6 xxx xxxxx
.630 0.63 250 0.2750 4.6750 250 1. 6 xxx xxxxx
.800 0.8 250 0.0813 3.370 150 1. 6 xxx xxxxx
0 01. 1 250 0.0613 6.730 150 1. 6 xxxxxxxxx
1.25 1.25 250 0.0446 12.650 150 1. 6 xxxxxxxxx
01. 6 1. 6 250 0.0336 23.350 150 1. 6 xxxxxxxxx
002. 2 250 0.0293 14.450 150 1. 6 xxxxxxxxx
02.5 2.5 250 0.0219 23.250 120 1. 6 xxxxxxxxx
3.15 3.15 250 0.0173 38.150 100 1. 6 xxxxxxxxx
004. 4 250
40 A @ 250 VAC
0.0129 69.10 100 1. 6 xxxxxxxxx
005. 5 250
50 A @ 250 VAC
0.0104 111. 0 0 100 1. 6 xxxxxxxxx
06.3 6.3 250
63 A @ 250 VAC
0.0076 198.50 10 0 1. 6 xxxxxxxxx
008. 8 250
80 A @ 250 VAC
0.0059 341.50 10 0 4 x x x x x x
010. 10 250
100 A @ 250 VAC
0.0045 568.00 100 4 x x x x x x
12.5 12.5 250
63 A @ 250 VAC
0.0034 889.00 100 4 x x x
015. 15 250
100 A @ 250 VAC
0.0028 1405.00 100 4 x x x x x*
016. 16 250
63 A @ 250 VAC
0.0021 1955.00 100 4 x x
Electrical Characteristics
Average Time Current Curves
Temperature Re-rating Curve
* Approval for cartidge versions only
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
1000
10000
0.01 0.1 1 10 100
TIME IN SECONDS
CURRENT IN AMPERES
0.032A
0.040A
0.050A
0.063A
0.080A
0.100A
0.125A
0.160A
0.200A
0.250A
0.315A
0.400A
0.500A
0.630A
0.800A
1A
1.25A
1.6A
2A
2.5A
3.15A
4A
5A
6.3A
8A
10A
12.5A
15A
16A
© 2018 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 06/11/18
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series
Product Characteristics
Operating Temperature –55ºC to +125ºC
Thermal Shock
MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Test
Condition B (5 cycles, –65°C to
+125°C)
Vibration MIL-STD-202, Method 201
Humidity
MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Test
Condition A (High RH (95%) and
elevated temperature (40°C) for 240
hours)
Salt Spray MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Test
Condition B
Material
Body: Glass
Cap: Nickel–plated Brass
Leads: Tin–plated Copper
Terminal Strength MIL-STD-202, Method 211, Test
Condition A
Solderability MIL-STD-202, Method 208
Product Marking
Cap1: Brand logo, current and
voltage ratings
Cap2: Agency approval marks
Packaging
Available in Bulk (M=1000 pcs/pkg)
or on Tape/Reel (MRET1=1000 pcs/
reel)
Soldering Parameters - Wave Soldering
Dwell Time
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
260
280
300
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
Time (Seconds)
Temperature (°C) - Measured on bottom side of board
Cooling Time
Preheat Time
Wave Parameter Lead-Free Recommendation
Preheat:
(Depends on Flux Activation Temperature) (Typical Industry Recommendation)
Temperature Minimum: 100°C
Temperature Maximum: 150°C
Preheat Time: 60-180 seconds
Solder Pot Temperature: 260°C Maximum
Solder Dwell Time: 2-5 seconds
Recommended Hand-Solder Parameters:
Solder Iron Temperature: 350°C +/- 5°C
Heating Time: 5 seconds max.
Note: These devices are not recommended for IR or
Convection Reflow process.
Recommended Process Parameters:
© 2018 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 06/11/18
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series
Dimensions
Packaging
0218 000P
20+0.5
5.1+0.6
5.2+0.1
-0.2
5.1+0.6
40±1.0 21.5±1.0 5.5±0.3
0218016. XEP
0218.125 XEP
to
0218.100XEP
0218.032 XEP
to
0.65±0.05
0.65±0.05*
40±1.0 21.5±1.0 5.6±0.4
All dimensions in mm
Notes:
* Ratings above 6.3A have 0.8±0.05 diameter lead.
Part Numbering System
0218 xxxx M X E P
Series
Amp Code
Refer to Amp Code column of
Electrical Characteristics Table
Lead-free
Quantity Code
M = 1000
Option Codes
Blank : Cartidge Type Fuse
E : Axial Lead Fuse
Packaging Code
X = Filler
Packaging Option Packaging Specification Quantity Quantity &
Packaging Code Taping Width
218 Series
Bulk N/A 1000 MX N/A
Bulk N/A 1000 MXE N/A
Reel and Tape EIA 296-E 1000 MRET1 T1=53mm (2.087”)
Bulk N/A 1000 MXG N/A
Bulk N/A 1000 MXB N/A
Bulk N/A 10 0 HX N/A
Recommended Accessories
Accessory
Type Series Description
Max
Application
Voltage
Max
Application
Amperage
Holder
345_ISF Panel Mount Shock-Safe Fuseholder
250
10
345 Shock-Safe Fuseholder with PC Mount, Solder Mount and Panel Mount options 20
830 PC Mount Shock-Safe Miniature Fuseholder 16
Block
520 Metric OMNI-BLOK® Fuse Block 10
646 PC Mount Miniature Fuse Block 6.3
658 Surface Mount Miniature Fuse Block 10
Clip
520_W PC Mount Miniature Fuse Clip 6.3
111 PC Board Mount Fuse Clip 10
445 PC Board Mount Fuse Clip 10
Notes:
1. Do not use in applications above rating.
2. Please refer to fuseholder data sheet for specific re-rating information.
3. Please contact factory for applications greater than the max voltage and amperage shown.
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