MIL-PRF-15160K
19 January 2013
SUPERSEDING
MIL-PRF-15160J
15 May 2006
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
FUSES, INSTRUMENT, POWER, AND TELEPHONE
GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies
of the Department of Defense.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers the general requirements and test procedures for nonrenewable instrument,
power, and telephone fuses for the protection of electrical and electronic equipment.
1.2 Classification.
1.2.1 Part or Identifying Number (PIN). The PIN designation is in the following form and as specified (see 3.1
and
6.2).
F02 A 250 V 1 1/2 A S
Style Characteristic Voltage Current Silver plated
(1.2.1.1) (1.2.1.2) rating rating (1.2.1.5)
(1.2.1.3) (1.2.1.4)
1.2.1.1 Style. The style is identified by the letter “F” followed by a two-digit number denoting a fuse of a given
interface and physical dimension.
1.2.1.2 Characteristics. The characteristics are identified by a one-letter or two-letter symbol which indicates the
relative overload interrupt time (see 6.7) and other special features in accordance with table I.
1.2.1.3 Voltage rating. The voltage rating is the maximum direct current (dc) or alternating current (ac) root mean
square (rms) voltage for which a fuse is designed. The voltage rating is identified by a numerical value followed by
the letter “V”. The voltage rating is as specified (see
3.1 and 6.2).
1.2.1.4 Current rating. The current rating is the amount of current a fuse will carry indefinitely without interruption.
The current rating in amperes is identified by a numerical value followed by the letter “A”. The current rating is as
specified (see
3.1 and 6.2).
1.2.1.5 Silver plating. The letter “S” identifies fuses which have silver-plated terminals (see 3.5.4 and 6.2
).
Identification of other platings is not required.
Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: DLA Land and Maritime ATTN:
DLA Land and Maritime-VAT, Post Office Box 3990, Columbus, Ohio 43218-3990 or emailed to
CircuitProtect@dla.mil. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address
information using the ASSIST Online database at https://assist.dla.mil.
