The TR/3216CP-375MA is a surface mount chip fuse manufactured by Eaton Bussmann. It provides overcurrent protection in a compact 3216 (1206 imperial) package. This fuse is designed to protect sensitive electronic circuits from damage due to excessive current flow.

Applications

• Portable Electronics: Smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, and other handheld devices.
• LED Lighting: Protection for LED drivers and circuits in lighting applications.
• Power Supplies: Overcurrent protection in low-power power supplies and adapters.
• Industrial Control Systems: Protection for control circuits and sensors.
• Medical Devices: Used in portable medical equipment requiring compact overcurrent protection.

Features

• Compact Size: Small 3216 (1206) footprint for space-constrained applications.
• Surface Mount Design: Facilitates automated assembly and reduces manufacturing costs.
• Ceramic Body: Provides excellent insulation and high-temperature stability.
• Fast Acting: Quickly interrupts the circuit in the event of an overcurrent condition.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets RoHS requirements for environmental compliance.

Benefits

• Reliable Circuit Protection: Prevents damage to sensitive components due to overcurrent events.
• Reduced Product Size: Enables the design of smaller and more compact electronic devices.
• Lower Manufacturing Costs: Facilitates automated assembly, reducing manufacturing time and costs.
• Improved Product Reliability: Reduces the risk of product failure due to electrical faults.
• Environmental Compliance: Meets environmental regulations, ensuring responsible manufacturing practices.

Additional Details

The TR/3216CP-375MA fuse has a current rating of 375mA (0.375 Amps). It is designed for a specific voltage rating (typically 32V or 63V; the datasheet should always be consulted for the exact value). The interrupting rating, which indicates the maximum fault current the fuse can safely interrupt, is a crucial parameter. The specific interrupting rating and voltage rating can be found on the Eaton Bussmann datasheet for this part number.

The fuse is typically constructed with a ceramic body and solderable terminals. Operating temperature range and other performance characteristics are specified in the datasheet. When selecting this fuse, it's important to consider the operating voltage, normal operating current, and potential fault current levels of the circuit it will protect.