TE AHEF series fuses are automotive-specific versions of PolySwitch PPTC devices qualified and sold under the PS400 specification which is derived from AEC-Q200, the standard for electronic components used in the automotive industry. Applications they are typically used include telematics, infotainment and navigations systems, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) back-light heaters, power and cigarette lighter outlets, plugs and adapter/chargers, motor and motor circuit protection including power door-locks, mirrors, lumbar pumps, seats, sunroofs, windows, air-flow detection and overcurrent protection in HVAC and cooling fan systems.

Overcurrent and overvoltage circuit protection devices
Resettable and single-use overcurrent devices
Wide range of form factor and termination methods
Products meet applicable automotive industry standards
Devices compatible with high-volume electronics assembly
RoHS compliant

PCB Wire Ended

All are UL, CSA, TUV approved
Protection of electrical and electronic circuits against excessive currents
Rapid switch from low resistance state to very high resistance with electrical overload or short circuit
Quick and automatic reset and return to low resistance state when fault condition corrected and power removed

Features:

Automatically resets itself thousands of times
Maintenance free
Small size and no fuseholder required

Main applications:

Security systems
Power supplies and transformers
Power switching devices
Automotive and medical equipment
Instrumentation and control
Computers and peripherals
Audio visual and telecommunications