PRE-OBSOLETE

Chip™ Fuses
1608FF Series, Fast Acting

Description
• End of life is June 30, 2006. Recommended
replacement is 0603FA-R Series
• Small, fast acting surface mount fuse
• Chip fuses utilize thick and thin metal film
technologies for superior fusing action and
enhanced reliability
• Excellent short-circuit performance and
environmental integrity
• End terminations are over-plated with nickel and
tin-lead Dimensions mm
⁄(inches)
• Solder-free design provides excellent temperature Drawing Not to Scale
cycling characteristics
• Heat and shock tolerant
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
% of Amp Rating Opening Time
100% 4 Hours Minimum
250% 5 Seconds Maximum
Agency Information
• UL Recognition Guide & File numbers: JDYX2 &
E19180.
• CSA Component Acceptance: 053787 C 000 &
Class No: 1422 30. Land Pattern 1.25
Environmental Data (0.05)

• Thermal Shock: MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Test

Condition B (-65° C to +125° C), 1000 cycles,
Fuses soldered to FR-4 glass-epoxy circuit board 0.50
• Vibration: MIL-STD-202, Method 204 , Test (0.02) 0.90
(0.035)
Condition C (55 to 2000 Hz, 10G)
• Moisture Resistance: MIL-STD-202, Method 106, 10 Soldering Method
day cycle
• Solder Leach Resistance and Terminal Adhesion: • Wave Solder: 260°C, 10 sec max.
EIA-576 (30 seconds submersion in 260°C tin-lead) • Infrared Reflow: 260°C, 30 sec max.
• Solderability: ANSI/J-STD-002, Test B
Ordering
• Specify product code and packaging code

SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Interrupting Resistance Typical Typical Color Code
Product Code Rating Rating* (ohms)** Melt Voltage Cover / Stripe
(DC) 24V DC Typ. I2t† Drop (V)‡
1608FF-250mA 24V 35A 3.35 0.000067 0.90 Green
1608FF-375mA 24V 35A 1.75 0.00015 0.80 Green / White
1608FF-500mA 24V 35A 1 0.00055 0.54 Blue
1608FF-750mA 24V 35A 0.51 0.00132 0.45 Blue / White
1608FF-1A 24V 35A 0.14 0.0022 0.18 Brown
1608FF-1.5A 24V 35A 0.068 0.014 0.12 Brown / White
1608FF-2A 24V 35A 0.042 0.037 0.11 Black
1608FF-2.5A 24V 35A 0.027 0.07 0.09 Black / White
1608FF-3A 24V 35A 0.023 0.095 0.087 Violet
1608FF-3.5A 24V 35A 0.016 0.185 0.08 Violet / White
1608FF-4A 24V 35A 0.015 0.270 0.08 Yellow
* DC Interrupting Rating (Measured at designated voltage, time constant of less than 50 microseconds, battery source)
** DC Cold Resistance (Measured at ≤10% of rated current)
† Typical Melting I2t (Measured with a battery bank at rated DC voltage, 10x-rated current, time constant of calibrated circuit less than 50 microseconds)
‡ Typical Voltage Drop (Measured at rated current after temperature stabilizes)
The fuses are randomly oriented in the carrier tape. 1608FF series fuses mounted with random orientation on circuit boards does not affect fuse performance.
Device designed to carry rated current for four hours minimum. An operating current of 80% or less of rated current is recommended, with further derating required at elevated
ambient temperatures.
 PRE-OBSOLETE
Chip™ Fuses
1608FF Series, Fast Acting
TIME CURRENT CURVE

PACKAGING CODE
Packaging Code Description
TR 3,000 pieces of fuses on 8mm tape-and-reel on a 7 inch (178mm) reel per EIA Standard 481

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a business unit of

November 18, 2005

Subject: 1608FF END OF LIFE NOTICE

To Whom It May Concern:

Cooper Electronic Technologies’ 1608FF Series SMD Fuse is at its end of life as a current product offering.

The 0603FA-R Series CHIP™ Fuse is the recommended replacement for the 1608FF Series fuse. The
0603FA-R series is compliant with the RoHS Directive, whereas the 1608FF product is not. Functionally,
the two devices are interchangeable. The 0603FA-R series delivers additional benefits that we are sure our
valued customers will enjoy. Specifically, the 0603FA-R carries a lower profile for use in smaller spaces, alpha
coding for easier identification of current rating, higher voltage ratings for some current ratings, higher inrush
withstand capability for some current ratings, and is RoHS Compliant. The 0603FA-R is immediately
available. The data sheet for the 0603FA-R series may be found on our web site (www.cooperet.com).
We will do our best to minimize the customer inconvenience and allow the transition to proceed during the next
few months. “End of life” quantity purchases are being accepted through May 2006, with shipments continuing
into June 2006. The official end of life date is June 30, 2006.

Please plan the transition process. Cooper Electronic Technologies’ personnel will assist with the
implementation as required.

Thank you,

Matt Joiner
Product Manager
Cooper Electronic Technologies, a business unit of Cooper Bussmann
 Chip™ Fuses
0603FA Series, Fast Acting

Description
• RoHS Compliant
• Rapid interruption of excessive current
• Compatible with reflow and wave solder
• Rugged ceramic and glass construction
• Excellent environmental integrity
• One time positive disconnect
• Compatible with lead free solders and higher
temperature profiles
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Dimensions mm
⁄(inches)
% of Amp Rating Opening Time Drawing Not to Scale
100% 4 Hours Minimum
200% 60 Seconds Maximum
Agency Information
• UL Recognition Card: JDYX2, E19180
• CSA Component Acceptance Card: 053787 C 000,
Class Number 1422 30
Environmental Data
• Life Test: MIL-STD-202, Method 108A
• Load Humidity Test: MIL-STD-202, Method 103B
• Moisture Resistance Test: MIL-STD-202, Method 106E
• Terminal Strength Test: Downward force is applied to
cause a 1mm deflection for 1 minute Land Pattern 1.25
(0.05)
• Thermal Shock Test: MIL-STD-202, Method 107D
• Solderability: ANSI/J-STD-002
• Mechanical Shock Test: MIL-STD-202, Method 213B
• High Frequency Vibration Test: MIL-STD-202,
Method 204D
0.50 0.90
• Resistance to Solvents Test: MIL-STD-202, Method 215A (0.02) (0.035)
Ordering Soldering Method
• Specify packaging code and product code • Wave Solder: 260°C, 10 sec max.
(i.e., TR/0603FA250-R) • Infrared Reflow: 260°C, 30 sec max.

SPECIFICATIONS
Current Voltage Interrupting DC Cold Typical Typical Alpha
Product Code Rating Rating Rating at Resistance** (ohms) Melting Voltage Code
DC Rated Voltage* Typical I2t*** Drop† Marking‡
0603FA250-R 250mA 32V 50A 3.100 0.0004 0.921 D
0603FA375-R 375mA 32V 50A 1.250 0.0009 0.605 E
0603FA500-R 500mA 32V 50A 1.025 0.00193 0.600 F
0603FA750-R 750mA 32V 50A 0.450 0.0090 0.440 G
0603FA1-R 1A 32V 50A 0.150 0.0025 0.211 H
0603FA1.25-R 1.25A 32V 35A 0.108 0.0130 0.151 J
0603FA1.5-R 1.5A 32V 35A 0.086 0.0319 0.138 K
0603FA2-R 2A 32V 35A 0.051 0.0491 0.116 N
0603FA2.5-R 2.5A 24V 35A 0.037 0.0625 0.113 O
0603FA3-R 3A 24V 35A 0.028 0.0699 0.110 P
0603FA3.5-R 3.5A 24V 35A 0.022 0.1200 0.103 R
0603FA4-R 4A 24V 35A 0.017 0.2430 0.097 S
0603FA5-R 5A 24V 35A 0.011 0.6950 0.090 T
* DC Interrupting Rating (Measured at designated voltage, time constant of less than 50 microseconds, battery source)
** DC Cold Resistance (Measured at ≤10% of rated current)
*** Typical Melting I2t (Measured with a battery bank at rated DC voltage, 10x-rated current, not to exceed IR, time constant of calibrated circuit less than 50
microseconds) (0603FA4A and 5A measured at interrupting rating)
† Typical Voltage Drop (Measured at rated current after temperature stabilizes)
‡ Alpha code to be marked on the top of fuse body for all ratings
• Device designed to carry rated current for four hours minimum. An operating current of 80% or less of rated current is recommended, with
further derating required at elevated ambient temperatures.
 Chip™ Fuses
0603FA Series, Fast Acting
TIME CURRENT CURVE

PACKAGING CODE
Packaging Code Description
TR 5,000 pieces of fuses in paper tape and reeled on a 178mm (7 inch) reel per EIA Standard 481-1

Visit us on the web at: North America Europe Asia Pacific

www.CooperET.com Cooper Electronic Technologies Cooper Bussmann Cooper Electronic Technologies Cooper Electronic Technologies
3601 Quantum Boulevard P.O. Box 14460 Cooper (UK) Limited 1 Jalan Kilang Timor
OC-2547 Rev. XJ 7/05 Boynton Beach, FL 33426-8638 St. Louis, MO 63178-4460 Burton-on-the-Wolds #06-01 Pacific Tech Centre
Tel: 1-561-752-5000 Tel: 1-636-394-2877 Leicestershire • LE12 5TH UK Singapore 159303
© Cooper Electronic Fax: 1-561-742-0134 Fax: 1-800-544-2570 Tel: +44 (0) 1509 882 737 Tel: +65 278 6151
Technologies 2005 Toll Free: 1-888-414-2645 Fax: +44 (0) 1509 882 786 Fax: +65 270 4160