Littelfuse JLLS Fuses: Importance of Plating and Proper Selection

Littlefuse’s JLLS series fuses are available in non-plated and silver-plated terminations.
The primary difference between plated and unplated fuses is the silver plating, which helps prevent corrosion. Electrically, they function the same, but the addition of silver plating increases durability in corrosive environments.

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When selecting any fuse, key consideration include:

  • Fuse Sizing: A safety factor is applied to the maximum running (steady state) current to ensure the fuse can handle potential surges.
    For example, multiplying the max running current by 1.25 provides an appropriate fuse rating. (round up to the nearest standard fuse size)
    When choosing a fuse, you should also consider other parts of the system, such as circuit breakers. The breaker manufacturer will need to provide guidance on this, as they conduct the coordination testing with fuses.

  • Time-Delay Fuses for Motor Protection: Motor systems, especially with high inductance like hydraulic motors, require time-delay fuses to handle startup surges.
    Fast-acting fuses may open prematurely due to inductive load surge current.

Choosing a fuse involves more than just matching the electrical rating. Consider system inductance, breaker coordination, and motor protection. Time-delay fuses are best for inductive loads.

Collector_Cards_ReferenceGuide_LittelFuse.pdf (720.7 KB)

Applicable Part Numbers
DigiKey Part Number Manufacturer Part Number
JLLS060.TXP-ND JLLS060.TXP
JLLS080.VXP-ND JLLS080.VXP
18-JLLS150.X-ND JLLS150.X
JLLS400.X-ND JLLS400.X
JLLS070.V-ND JLLS070.V
F11373-ND JLLS030.T
F11372-ND JLLS015.T
JLLS020.T-ND JLLS020.T
F11374-ND JLLS040.T
F11247-ND JLLS100.V
JLLS100.VXP-ND JLLS100.VXP
F11997-ND JLLS200.X
JLLS110.X-ND JLLS110.X
JLLS175.X-ND JLLS175.X
JLLS006.TXP-ND JLLS006.TXP
JLLS003.T-ND JLLS003.T
JLLS002.T-ND JLLS002.T
JLLS125.X-ND JLLS125.X
JLLS225.X-ND JLLS225.X
JLLS1000X-ND JLLS1000X
JLLS030.TXP-ND JLLS030.TXP
JLLS006.T-ND JLLS006.T
JLLS025.T-ND JLLS025.T
JLLS010.TXP-ND JLLS010.TXP
JLLS015.TXP-ND JLLS015.TXP
JLLS025.TXP-ND JLLS025.TXP
JLLS001.T-ND JLLS001.T
JLLS020.TXP-ND JLLS020.TXP
JLLS010.T-ND JLLS010.T
JLLS001.TXP-ND JLLS001.TXP
JLLS002.TXP-ND JLLS002.TXP
JLLS003.TXP-ND JLLS003.TXP
JLLS060.T-ND JLLS060.T
JLLS035.T-ND JLLS035.T
JLLS050.TXP-ND JLLS050.TXP
JLLS035.TXP-ND JLLS035.TXP
JLLS045.T-ND JLLS045.T
JLLS050.T-ND JLLS050.T
JLLS040.TXP-ND JLLS040.TXP
JLLS045.TXP-ND JLLS045.TXP
JLLS070.VXP-ND JLLS070.VXP
JLLS080.V-ND JLLS080.V
JLLS090.V-ND JLLS090.V
JLLS090.VXP-ND JLLS090.VXP
JLLS150.XXP-ND JLLS150.XXP
JLLS125.XXP-ND JLLS125.XXP
JLLS200.XXP-ND JLLS200.XXP
JLLS110.XXP-ND JLLS110.XXP
JLLS175.XXP-ND JLLS175.XXP
JLLS250.X-ND JLLS250.X
JLLS300.X-ND JLLS300.X
JLLS250.XXP-ND JLLS250.XXP
JLLS300.XXP-ND JLLS300.XXP
JLLS225.XXP-ND JLLS225.XXP
JLLS350.X-ND JLLS350.X
JLLS350.XXP-ND JLLS350.XXP
JLLS400.XXP-ND JLLS400.XXP
JLLS450.X-ND JLLS450.X
JLLS500.X-ND JLLS500.X
JLLS450.XXP-ND JLLS450.XXP
JLLS600.X-ND JLLS600.X
JLLS500.XXP-ND JLLS500.XXP
JLLS700.X-ND JLLS700.X
JLLS600.XXP-ND JLLS600.XXP
JLLS700.XXP-ND JLLS700.XXP
JLLS800.X-ND JLLS800.X
JLLS800.XXP-ND JLLS800.XXP
JLLS1100X-ND JLLS1100X
JLLS900.X-ND JLLS900.X
JLLS1200X-ND JLLS1200X
JLLS1000XXP-ND JLLS1000XXP
JLLS1100XXP-ND JLLS1100XXP
JLLS900.XXP-ND JLLS900.XXP
JLLS1200XXP-ND JLLS1200XXP