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Littelfuse ITV Battery Protector | New Product Brief

June 12, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

Littelfuse ITV Battery Protector

Littelfuse ITV Series Battery Protectors are small three terminal fuses designed to protect lithium-ion batteries against overcurrent and overcharging in mobile or portable devices including E-bikes, power tools, automotive applications, energy storage systems, and drones. 

The ITV series features a fast response fuse element and a heater embedded directly beneath the fuse element. When used in combination with an external voltage detection circuit, the heater is used to blow the fuse element when overvoltage is detected. Fuses are available with operating current ratings up to 45A and with variants designed for up to 14 series-connected battery cells. 

ITV Series Battery Protectors have a compact and low-profile surface-mount package and can be used from -10°C to +65°C. 

  • Protection for both overcurrent and overcharging 
  • Fast response fuse element for overcurrent protection 
  • Embedded heater used to blow fuse to protect against overcharging 
  • Rated current-carrying capacity: 12A to 45A 
  • Supports 1 to 14 cells in series 
  • Low-profile surface-mount package 

For more information in ITV Series Battery Protectors, click here.

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