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High-speed semiconductor protection fuse with aR characteristic, rated 250A, 690VAC IEC and 700VAC UL, featuring integrated striker indication and flush end UNC threads for bolted mounting.
£62.47
The Mersen Q300578 is an industrial high-speed semiconductor protection fuse designed to protect sensitive power electronic equipment against damaging short-circuit currents. Developed by Mersen for demanding electrical and automation applications, it is intended for use with semiconductor devices such as diodes, thyristors, rectifiers and insulated-gate bipolar transistors.
High-speed fuses operate more rapidly than conventional industrial fuses, helping to restrict peak fault current and reduce the thermal energy passed into connected equipment. This makes the Mersen Q300578 suitable for installations where reliable protection, reduced downtime and the safeguarding of valuable power electronics are essential.
Its robust industrial construction supports dependable operation in applications including variable speed drives, power converters, rectifier systems, uninterruptible power supplies and renewable energy equipment. Exact electrical ratings, connection details and dimensional data should be confirmed against the Mersen technical documentation supplied for the Q300578 before installation or replacement.
Semiconductor devices can be damaged by fault currents in a fraction of a second. High-speed fuses are engineered to interrupt these currents rapidly, helping to reduce peak current, thermal stress and the total energy transferred into sensitive electronic components.
The Mersen Q300578 is intended for power electronic installations where standard general-purpose fuses may not operate quickly enough to protect connected semiconductor devices. Correct fuse coordination is essential, and the replacement fuse must match the equipment manufacturer's specified current, voltage, breaking capacity and operating characteristic.
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| Fuse Indication | Striker | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuse Type | Semiconductor | |
| Fuse Class | aR | |
| Voltage | 690 V | |
| Item number | Q300578 | |
| Catalogue No | A070UD30TTI250 | |
| Description | Square Body High-Speed Fuse Protistor® Size 30 aR 690VAC IEC 700VAC UL 250A With Striker Flush ends UNC threads | |
| EAN/UPC Code | 3605340330588 | |
| Rated voltage AC UL | 700 V | |
| Rated voltage AC IEC | 690 V | |
| Ampere Rating | 250 A | |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes | |
| AC or DC | AC | |
| Speed/Characteristic | aR | |
| Fuse Size | 30 | |
| Mounting | Bolted | |
| Clearing I2t At Rated Voltage | 32.4 kA²s | |
| Melting I2t | 5.8 kA²s | |
| AC Max I.R./Breaking Capacity | I1: 200 kA | |
| Indication System | Yes | |
| Indication System Type | Striker | |
| Connection/Terminal Material | Silver-Plated Brass | |
| Connection/Terminal Type | Flush ends | |
| Product Width | 40 mm | |
| Product Length | 50.6 mm | |
| Product Height | 48 mm | |
| Sell Pack Quantity | 3 EA | |
| Sell Pack Weight | 0.765 kg | |
| Sell Pack Width | 80 mm | |
| Sell Pack Length | 135 mm | |
| Sell Pack Height | 55 mm | |
| Product group | Semiconductor Protection Fuses | |
| Body/Insulating Material | Ceramic | |
| Product Weight | 0.255 kg | |
| Power Dissipation at Rated Current Value | 48 W | |
| HS Code | 85361090 | |
| Country of Manufacture | France |
The Mersen Q300578 is used to protect sensitive semiconductor devices and industrial power electronic equipment against damaging short-circuit currents.
It is intended for the protection of semiconductor components such as diodes, thyristors, rectifiers and IGBTs.
No. It is a high-speed semiconductor protection fuse designed to operate more rapidly than a conventional general-purpose industrial fuse.
The replacement should match the complete Q300578 reference together with the original current rating, voltage rating, breaking capacity, operating characteristic and connection type.
It is typically installed in industrial drives, rectifiers, power converters, UPS equipment and other electrical assemblies containing sensitive power semiconductors.
Mersen high-speed semiconductor fuses are used throughout industrial power electronic systems to provide rapid fault interruption and dependable protection for valuable semiconductor components.
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