WCA March 2011

Technology news

Elektron Technology, owner of the Arcolectric, Bulgin and Sifam electronics manufacturing brands, has introduced the FX0442 and FX0443; two new vertical, PCB-mounting fuseholder designs in Bulgin’s already extensive fuseholder range. Accommodating 5 x 20mm fuses and rated at 10A, 250V ac with maximum power dissipation of 2.5W, the FX0442 and FX0443 are designed and manufactured for volume applications where PCB mounting offers a fast, economic method of integrating the fuse element into the circuit. New PCB mounting Bulgin fuseholders

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Both the FX0442 and FX0443 have straight PC spills with either hand-release or screwdriver/tool release caps. The caps are bayonet-fitting for quick, reliable insertion and removal of the fuse. Contact resistance of both fuseholders is <10mΩ and insulation resistance is rated at >10MΩ at 500V dc. Both fuseholders are qualified to shock-protection category PC2, meaning live parts are inaccessible with a standard test finger in accordance with IEC60529. Using nylon and polyester flame retardant materials with flammability ratings to UL94V-0 at 85˚C they pass the glow wire test to EN60695-2-12. Both fuseholders also have international approvals covering both the USA and Canada.

Elektron Technology – UK Fax : +44 1708 376 544

Email : info@elektron-technology.co.uk Website : www.elektron-technology.com

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