SUBMINIATURE FUSE WITH SURFACE MOUNT END CAP AND IMPROVED CONNECTIVITY

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve a subminiature fuse from the viewpoint of performance and manufacture.SOLUTION: This subminiature surface mount chip fuse includes a two part housing enclosing a fuse element and prefabricated end caps. The housing ends are shaped to restrict freedom of movement of the fuse element ends as the end caps are built into the housing. The end caps may include features to positively secure them in place and restrict relative movement of the end caps relative to the housing. Holes may be provided in the end caps that allow solder flow from a location exterior to the end caps to flow interior to the end caps to establish electrical connection with the fuse element.