Abstract: A sub-miniature fuse for electrical protection includes an assembly of an outer tube and an inner tube made of insulating material. The inner tube has electrodes and a fusible metal link sputtered onto its outer surface. The assembly of inner and outer tubes is terminated electrically at its ends with axial leads, or with surface mounting pads, or with radial leads.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 12, 1990
Date of Patent:
August 20, 1991
Assignee:
Morrill Glasstek
Inventors:
Vaughan Morrill, Jr., John H. Scandrett, David K. Hudson