Bel Fuse-Circuit Protection, a Bel group company(NASDAQ: BELFA and BELFB) and premier global manufacturer of fuses, announcestheir latest Axial Lead Battery Strap PTC fuses, the 0ZSA & 0ZSC Series, which aredesigned for use in rechargeable battery packs, lithium cell and battery packs. Thesefuses can be used in a variety of applications, such as battery packs for mobile phones,computers, cordless phones, mobile radios, camcorders, PDAs and power tools.
Bel’s low profile, low resistance, solid state resettable PTC fuses are resistance spot welded tothe battery cells or to the battery pack interconnect straps. Other features include an operating(high hold current) range of 1.1 – 7.3A and maximum voltage of 12V – 30VDC. These fuseshave been investigated for use in safety circuit and are suitable as a 
limiting device, withnickel-plated straps (weldable terminals to the battery leads). They have also been calibratedto limit the current to 8 amps within 5 seconds, per the ANSI/NFPA 70, “National ElectricalCode”. Bel’s fuses carry the cURus certification mark for both the U.S. and Canada,are TUV Certified (R50105187), RoHS 2 compliant, lead free and halogen free.
The 0ZSA Series is in stock with Digi-Key and Mouser, in up to 3,000 pieces for allratings and types. Product samples also available upon request. Detailed informationon the 0ZSA Series fuses can be found here and the datasheet can be found here.
The 0ZSC Series is in stock with Digi-Key and Mouser, in up to 3,000 pieces for allratings and types. Product samples also available upon request. Detailed informationon the 0ZSC Series fuses can be found here and the datasheet can be found here.
For more information, visit belfuse.com/circuit-protection. For technical inquiries,send an eMail to techhelp@belf.com, call +1 858 676 9650 for North America and+49 6172 95520 for EMEA or visit belfuse.com/circuit-protection.
