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Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Revised: 07/14/16

Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses

3AB > 507 Series Fuse

Soldering Parameters - Wave Soldering

Dwell Time

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260

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Time (Seconds)

Cooling Time

Preheat Time

Temperature Re-rating Curve

Average Time Current Curves

Wave Parameter

Lead-Free Recommendation

Preheat:

(Depends on Flux Activation Temperature)

(Typical Industry Recommendation)

Temperature Minimum:

100

Temperature Maximum:

150

Preheat Time:

60-180 seconds

Solder PotTemperature:

260

Solder DwellTime:

2 to 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:

Rerating depicted in this curve is in addition to the standard derating of 25% for

continuous operation.

0.001

0.01

0.1

1

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100

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0.11

10

100

1000

Current in Amperes