Bel Fuse Inc. 5HF 250 Ceramic Fuse 250mA 250VAC 5x20mm Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Bel Fuse Inc. 5HF 250 is a 250 mA, 250 V AC/DC ceramic cartridge fuse in a 5mm x 20mm form factor, designed for fast-blow protection in electrical circuits. This part is classified as obsolete, making equivalent and substitute parts necessary for ongoing system maintenance and new designs. The 5HF series requires a dedicated fuse holder for installation and is certified to multiple international standards including CCC, CE, CSA, and UL.

Substiute Parts

5HF 250

Bel Fuse Inc.In Stock: 7485HF 250 Datasheet

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0216.250HXP

Littelfuse Inc.In Stock: 11760216.250HXP Datasheet

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0216.250MXBP

Littelfuse Inc.In Stock: 8300216.250MXBP Datasheet

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0216.250MXP

Littelfuse Inc.In Stock: 21620216.250MXP Datasheet

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0216.250TXP

Littelfuse Inc.In Stock: 8730216.250TXP Datasheet

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0216.250VXP

Littelfuse Inc.In Stock: 10340216.250VXP Datasheet

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GDA-250MA

Eaton - Electronics DivisionIn Stock: 768GDA-250MA Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution for the 5HF 250 is determined by strict equivalence across the following electrical and mechanical parameters:

• Current Rating: 250 mA (exact match required)
• Voltage Rating (AC): 250 V (exact match required)
• Fuse Type: Cartridge, Ceramic (exact match required)
• Package / Case: 5mm x 20mm (exact match required)
• Response Time: Fast Blow (exact match required)
• Breaking Capacity @ Rated Voltage: 1.5 kA (exact match required)
• Mounting Type: Requires Holder (exact match required)

All substitute parts listed below meet these criteria and are sourced from active manufacturers with current product status and improved compliance profiles.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All substitute parts listed above are electrically and mechanically equivalent to the 5HF 250 and meet the core functional requirements for direct replacement in 250 mA, 250 V AC/DC circuits with 5mm x 20mm form factor constraints.

The Littelfuse Inc. 0216 series (0216.250HXP, 0216.250MXBP, 0216.250MXP, 0216.250TXP, 0216.250VXP) are preferred for new designs and system upgrades due to active product status and ROHS3 compliance. These parts carry expanded certification coverage including CCC, CE, CSA, SEMKO, UR, and VDE.

The Eaton GDA-250MA is an active alternative with equivalent electrical performance and carries CCC, CSA, IMQ, SEMKO, and UR certifications. This part does not specify RoHS compliance status.

All substitute parts are available in bulk packaging and maintain the same 1.5 kA breaking capacity and fast-blow response characteristics as the original 5HF 250.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 5HF 250 be directly replaced with any of the listed substitute parts?

A: Yes. All listed substitute parts are electrically and mechanically equivalent. They share identical current ratings (250 mA), voltage ratings (250 V AC), fuse type (cartridge, ceramic), package dimensions (5mm x 20mm), response time (fast blow), and breaking capacity (1.5 kA). Direct substitution is supported without circuit modification.

Q: What is the primary reason for finding substitutes for the 5HF 250?

A: The 5HF 250 is classified as obsolete. Substitute parts from active manufacturers ensure long-term availability and supply chain continuity for maintenance and new production.

Q: Are there compliance differences between the original and substitute parts?

A: Yes. The original 5HF 250 is RoHS non-compliant. The Littelfuse 0216 series substitutes are ROHS3 compliant, meeting current environmental regulations. The Eaton GDA-250MA does not specify RoHS compliance status in the provided data.

Q: Do all substitute parts require the same holder as the 5HF 250?

A: Yes. All substitute parts are cartridge-type fuses in the 5mm x 20mm form factor and require a dedicated fuse holder for installation, identical to the original 5HF 250.

Q: What certifications do the substitute parts carry?

A: The Littelfuse 0216 series carries CCC, CE, CSA, SEMKO, UR, and VDE certifications. The Eaton GDA-250MA carries CCC, CSA, IMQ, SEMKO, and UR certifications. Both exceed the certification coverage of the original 5HF 250.

Q: Are there inventory considerations when selecting a substitute?

A: Current inventory levels vary. Littelfuse 0216.250MXP has the highest stock (2076 pcs), followed by 0216.250VXP (937 pcs), 0216.250MXBP (749 pcs), and 0216.250TXP (780 pcs). Eaton GDA-250MA has 748 pcs available. Littelfuse 0216.250HXP has 1155 pcs in stock.