Littelfuse releases fuses/fuses conforming to the AEC-Q200 Rev E standard for automotive grade applications

Littelfuse, an industrial technology manufacturing company committed to creating a sustainable, connected and safer world, announced the availability of AEC-Q200 Rev E compliant fuses/fuses designed to meet the demanding circuit protection needs of automotive electronics and electric vehicle (EV) applications. The new product portfolio includes a range of film fuses, Nano2 fuses, PICO fuses and tubular fuses/fuses, all certified to AEC-Q200 Rev E for fuses/fuses to ensure the long-term reliability of components used in harsh automotive environments.

Fuses/fuses that comply with the AEC-Q200 Rev E standard are ideal for use in a variety of automotive electronics designs, including:

• Vehicle Charger (OBC),
• Power Distribution Unit (PDU),
• Battery Management System (BMS),
• High voltage DC/DC converter,
• Ignition system,
• Sensing line protection,
• Infotainment and navigation,
• ADAS, radar and emergency calls.

Daniel Wang, Director of Product Management at Littelfuse, said: "Littelfuse is proud to be the first to have a full line of AEC-Q200 Rev E compliant fuses/fuses, setting a new standard in the industry. By meeting these new qualification standards with a full range of thin films, surface mount and tubular fuses/fuses, we provide excellent long-term reliable performance for automotive industry solutions, ensuring the success of our customers and their end users.

AEC-Q200 Rev E compliant fuses/fuses offer a wide range of performance reliability and high I²t values to ensure high surge current tolerance, as well as a wide range of device selection and design flexibility to provide circuit protection against abnormal overload and surge conditions.