Littelfuse 473 Series - Manual (Page 2)

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 12/19/13
Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
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Average Time Current Curves
1000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
1000 100 10 1 0.1
.375A .50A .75A 1.0A 1.5A 2.0A 2.5A 3.0A 3.5A 4.0A 5.0A 7.0A
TIME IN SECONDS
CURRENT IN AMPERES
Temperature Rerating Curve
Soldering Parameters
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:
Note:
1. Derating depicted in this curve is in addition to the standard derating of 25% for
continuous operation.