Fuse Classification: 10×38 Fuses and Automotive Fuses
Fuses are core components for electrical circuit overcurrent and short-circuit protection. With different sizes, current ratings and structural designs, fuses are divided into multiple categories to match automotive, new energy vehicles, solar energy, industrial equipment and electronic circuit protection scenarios.
EssFuse provides a complete fuse classification series, focusing on 10×38 cartridge fuses and automotive blade & DC fuses, covering fast-acting, high-speed, solar and energy storage fuse types.
1. 10×38 Standard Cartridge Fuses
10×38 fuse is one of the most widely used cartridge fuse sizes for industrial and electronic devices.
- Complete current range: 0.44A – 50A
- Voltage rating: 450V DC, 500V DC
- Breaking capacity: 20kA
- Features: fast-acting, compact size, easy installation
- Application: power supplies, instrument equipment, small electronic circuits
Main models:
H10F, H10HB, H14F, H14FA series 10×38 fuses.
2. Automotive & New Energy DC Fuses
Automotive fuses include traditional blade fuses and high-voltage DC new energy fuses, designed for vehicle power systems and battery protection.
- Current range: 25A – 500A
- Voltage level: 450V – 1000V DC
- High breaking capacity: 20kA ~ 50kA
- Vibration-resistant and high-temperature resistant structure
Application:
New energy vehicle battery packs, vehicle charging systems, automotive high-current DC circuits and motor unit protection.
Main series:
5H20L, 5H30L, 5H38L, 7H30L, 7H38L high-speed automotive DC fuses.
3. Solar PV Fuses
Specially designed for photovoltaic power generation systems, marked as gPV professional solar fuse class.
- Ultra-high DC voltage: 1000V DC, 1500V DC
- Used for solar combiner boxes and PV module circuit protection
- Stable arc extinguishing performance for long-term DC operation
GFPV series solar fuses fully meet global solar system protection standards.
4. High-Speed & Semiconductor Fuses
Belong to aR high-speed fuse category, used for protecting semiconductor devices such as IGBT and MOSFET.
Ultra-low I²t value, ultra-fast breaking speed, avoid chip burnout under short-circuit current.
Applications of Full Fuse Series
- Automotive & new energy vehicles
- Solar photovoltaic power systems
- Energy storage ESS battery systems
- Industrial control and power distribution equipment
- Household electronics and switching power supplies
FAQ
What are 10×38 fuses used for?
10×38 fuses are standard cartridge fuses for power supply, industrial instruments and general electronic circuit protection.
What is automotive DC fuse?
It is a high-voltage high-current fuse for new energy vehicle battery and automotive power circuit protection.
What types of fuses does EssFuse supply?
EssFuse supplies 10×38 fuses, automotive fuses, high-speed fuses, solar fuses and energy storage fuses with full specifications.