British BS 88 Semiconductor Protection
Designed and tested to BS 88 Part 4 and IEC 60269-4 for high-speed semiconductor fuse applications.
Technical specifications, features, applications and purchasing information.
| Brand | Bussmann |
| Model Number | 160LET |
| Product Category | High Speed British Standard Fuse |
| Product Family | Bussmann series British BS 88 |
| Rated Current | 160 A |
| Rated Voltage AC (UL) | 280 V |
| Rated Voltage DC | 150 V |
| Operating Class | Class aR |
| Interrupt Rating | 200 kA RMS Sym.; 50 kA DC at 150 VDC |
| Pre-Arc I2t | 1100 A²s |
| Clearing I2t | 16000 A²s |
| Watt Losses | 20 W |
| Fuse Indicator | None |
| Standards | BS 88 Part 4; IEC 60269-4; UL Recognized |
Designed and tested to BS 88 Part 4 and IEC 60269-4 for high-speed semiconductor fuse applications.
Class aR partial-range protection for semiconductor devices requiring high-speed current limiting.
Published interrupt rating of 200 kA RMS Symmetrical at rated AC voltage, with 50 kA DC at 150 VDC.
Pre-arc I2t of 1100 A²s and clearing I2t of 16000 A²s support semiconductor device protection.
British standard fuse construction in a compact body measuring 55 mm length, 18 mm height and 18 mm width.
Rated for 150 VDC applications with a published DC interrupt rating of 50 kA at 150 VDC.
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What is the Bussmann 160LET? The Bussmann 160LET is a 160 A high-speed British standard fuse from the Bussmann series, designed and tested to BS 88 Part 4 and IEC 60269-4.
What is the rated current of the 160LET? The rated current is 160 A.
What voltage ratings apply to the 160LET? Eaton product data identifies a rated voltage of 280 VAC and 150 VDC for the 160LET.
What is the operating class of the 160LET? The 160LET is a Class aR fuse, intended for partial-range protection of semiconductor devices.
What is the interrupt rating of the 160LET? The published interrupt rating is 200 kA RMS Symmetrical at rated AC voltage and 50 kA DC at 150 VDC.
What are the I2t values for the 160LET? Pre-arc I2t is 1100 A²s and clearing I2t is 16000 A²s.
What is the watt loss of the 160LET at rated current? The published watt loss at rated current is 20 W.
Does the 160LET have a fuse indicator? No. Eaton product data identifies the 160LET as having no fuse indicator.
What standards is the 160LET designed and tested to? The 160LET is designed and tested to BS 88 Part 4 and IEC 60269-4, and is UL Recognized.
What applications is the 160LET associated with? Published applications include semiconductor protection, DC common bus, DC drives, and power converters/rectifiers.
What should be checked before ordering the 160LET? Check the complete catalog number, circuit voltage (AC or DC), continuous current, Class aR coordination, fuseholder or mounting arrangement, and available I2t coordination data against the application requirements.
Does the 160LET include a trip indicator or microswitch? The fuse itself does not include an indicator. Eaton documentation lists compatible accessories including the TI500 fuse indicator and MAI/MBI microswitch/adaptor options for separate indication arrangements.
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