5A 125V SURFACE MOUNT SLOW BLOW FUSE by GE Healthcare

Key Highlights

• The 5A 125V Surface Mount Slow Blow Fuse by GE Healthcare is designed to protect electrical circuits from overcurrent, ensuring the safety and reliability of imaging systems.
• This fuse features a time-lag characteristic, allowing for brief surges in current without immediate failure, making it ideal for high-demand applications.
• Its compact size (6.10 x 2.69mm) facilitates easy integration into circuit boards, particularly in space-constrained environments.
• Engineered for a wide operating temperature range, the fuse maintains performance across various clinical settings.
• The fuse is RoHS compliant and halogen-free, aligning with environmental standards and promoting safer disposal practices.

Compatible Systems & Use Cases

This slow blow fuse is compatible with the following GE Healthcare models:

• LIGHTSPEED PLUS
• LIGHTSPEED ULTRA
• VCT
• OPTIMA CT660
• DISCOVERY ST (CT)
• DISCOVERY CT750 HD

It is primarily used in PET/CT systems, ensuring optimal performance and protection of sensitive electronic components during imaging procedures.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Fuse Type	Time-Lag (Slow Blow)
Current Rating	5A
Voltage Rating	125V
Package Size	6.10 x 2.69mm
Compliance	RoHS Compliant, Halogen Free

Clinical and Service Value

The integration of the 5A 125V Surface Mount Slow Blow Fuse into imaging systems is essential for maintaining operational integrity and safety. By preventing overcurrent conditions, this fuse enhances the reliability of critical imaging devices, reducing the risk of unexpected downtime. This is particularly important in clinical settings where imaging systems must consistently perform to meet patient care demands.

In terms of maintenance, the non-resettable nature of this fuse necessitates replacement upon failure, ensuring that technicians can promptly restore system functionality. Its compact design allows for efficient use of space on circuit boards, facilitating easier installation and maintenance. Overall, the use of high-quality components like this fuse contributes to streamlined workflows and improved service life for imaging systems.

Additional notes

A Fuse is a safety device used to protect an electrical circuit from higher than usual current. It consists of a strip of wire that melts and breaks an electric circuit when the current exceeds a desired level. The time delay fuse is sometimes known as an anti-surge or slow blow fuse which allows a surge in electricity for a short time before the fuse actually blows. Regular fuses do not allow for any spike over the current rating of the fuse. Fuses are always connected in series to be protected from overcurrent, so that when the fuse blows (opens) it will open the entire circuit and stop current moving through the components. This fuse is a ceramic body non-resettable surface mount fuse. Once the fuse has blown, it must be replaced as it is non-resettable. This time delay fuse compatible to be used on the circuit boards of GE's PET/CT systems. Additional Features: 6.10 x 2.69mm Surface Mount Package RoHS compliant and Halogen Free