Single-Use Fuses Protect Telecomm Equipment

Representing the company's entrance into the market for single-use fuses for telecomm and network equipment, the FT600 series is designed to help manufacturers's of such equipment comply with North American over-current protection requirements, including Telcordia GR-1089, FCC Part 68, and UL60950 3rd edition. The series includes devices rated for maximum operating currents of 1.25A, 0.50A and 2.0A and are suitable for ambient temperatures up to 85°C. The small footprint, low profile devices offer low temperature rise performance under sneak current fault events to prevent damage to circuit traces or multilayer boards. Price is $0.40 each/100K. RAYCHEM CIRCUIT PROTECTION, Tyco Electronics, Menlo Park, CA. (800) 227-7040.