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Title: Are Semiconductor fuses polarized?
Post by: allentrop on May 19, 2016, 03:56:PM
Are Semiconductor fuses polarized? I know it may be a stupid question but I recently purchased Bussman semiconductor fuses for a drive that we are having problems with. I notice the diagram on the side of the fuse that looks like a resistor and diode. Nothing else on the fuse indicates any kind of polarity, but i though i would just ask anyway.

Thanks!
Al
Title: Re: Are Semiconductor fuses polarized?
Post by: 3rdshiftguy on May 21, 2016, 10:46:AM
There is no such thing as a polarized fuse. In my years, I've never seen or heard of a polarized fuse, so any diagram or illustration of components on the side of the fuse is most likely there to indicate that it protects components. If anyone can find a polarized fuse, please post a picture here.