When 2mm Decides Safety
In Huawei’s latest 5G base station power modules, engineers faced a critical challenge: Overcurrent events caused by lightning strikes damaged 17% of units during field tests. The solution came from a 2mm-long component – the Bussmann SC-10 surface-mount fuse. This 1206 package device reduced failure rates to 2.3% while saving 68% PCB space compared to traditional glass tube fuses.
Automotive-Grade Protection in Your Palm
At the heart of BYD’s blade battery packs, 236 SC-10 fuses work silently in each vehicle. Certified to AEC-Q200 standards, they withstand 150°C ambient temperatures and 50g vibration impacts. During thermal runaway simulations, these fuses cut off faulty circuits within 3 milliseconds – 40% faster than industry requirements.
Smart Factory’s Unsung Hero
A Siemens PLC production line achieved 99.98% uptime after replacing legacy protection devices with SC-10 units. The fuse’s 1000A breaking capacity and arc-quenching design prevented cascade failures during voltage spikes. Maintenance costs dropped by ¥120,000 annually, proving small components create big value.
From Lab to Space
NASA’s Mars rover team recently qualified SC-10 for radiation-hardened applications. Its ceramic substrate withstands -55°C to 125°C thermal cycling, crucial for extraterrestrial missions. On Earth, over 900 million SC-10 units have been deployed since 2018, protecting everything from smart meters to surgical robots.
