Road vehicles - Fuse-links - Part 12: Fuse-links with tabs (blade type) Type N (sub miniature)

This document specifies fuse-links with tabs (blade-type) Type N (sub miniature), for use in road vehicles. It establishes, for this fuse-link type, the rated current, test procedures, performance requirements and dimensions. This document is applicable for fuse-links with a rated voltage of 32 V a current rating of ≤30 A and a breaking capacity of 1 000 A intended for use in road vehicles. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 8820‑1 and with ISO 8820‑2. The numbering of its clauses corresponds to that of ISO 8820‑1 whose requirements are applicable, except where modified by requirements particular to this document.

Véhicules routiers — Liaisons fusibles — Partie 12: Liaisons fusibles à languette (type lame) Type N (micro)

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
10-Feb-2020
Current Stage
9060 - Close of review
Completion Date
02-Sep-2030

Overview

ISO 8820-12:2020 defines requirements for fuse-links with tabs (blade-type) Type N (sub‑miniature) intended for road vehicles. The standard covers rated currents up to ≤30 A, a rated voltage of 32 V, and a minimum breaking capacity of 1 000 A. It specifies dimensions, marking and colour coding, test procedures, performance limits and pass/fail criteria tailored to this blade‑type automotive fuse. ISO 8820-12 is to be used alongside ISO 8820‑1 and ISO 8820‑2.

Key topics and requirements

  • Scope & designation
    • Applies to Type N (sub‑miniature) blade fuse‑links for road vehicles (example designation: Fuse‑link ISO 8820 - N – 25).
  • Ratings
    • Rated voltage: 32 V DC; rated current ≤ 30 A; breaking capacity 1 000 A.
  • Dimensions & mechanical design
    • Detailed dimensional limits for Type N tabs and body; terminal strength tests require limited deformation (≤ 0.5 mm) and intact insulator after test.
  • Marking and colour coding
    • Colour coding by rated current (e.g., 3 A - violet; 10 A - red; 30 A - green) to support identification in vehicle systems.
  • Electrical performance & tests
    • Voltage drop measured across tabs with maximum mV limits by rating (e.g., 3 A: 200 mV; 5 A: 175 mV; 10 A: 140 mV; 20 A: 125 mV; 30 A: 120 mV).
    • Transient current cycling and steady‑state criteria to verify thermal/mechanical endurance under pulse loads.
    • Operating time‑rating matrix for multiples of rated current (examples: 1.1 × I - test duration 100 h; 1.35 × I - 0.75 s to 120 s; 3.5 × I - 0.04 s to 0.5 s).
    • Breaking capacity: must interrupt 1 000 A at 32 V DC for network time constants up to 2.5 ms; after tests leakage shall not exceed 0.5 mA at rated voltage.
  • Mechanical tests
    • Terminal force tests (examples: axial and lateral loads) with specific forces applied and hold times.
  • Test fixturing & cables
    • Test fixture connection resistance requirement (≤ 0.8 mΩ) and specified test cable cross‑sections for reproducible results (e.g., 3 A → 0.35 mm²; 5 A → 0.5 mm²; up to 30 A → 4.0 mm²).
  • Visibility
    • Fuse‑links shall provide visible evidence of an open fuse‑element after operation.

Applications and users

Who benefits from ISO 8820-12:2020

  • Automotive OEMs and wiring harness designers specifying fuses for 12–32 V vehicle electrical systems.
  • Fuse and component manufacturers designing Type N blade fuses to meet automotive performance and dimensional standards.
  • Test laboratories and quality engineers performing standardized electrical, thermal and mechanical validation.
  • Suppliers and procurement teams ensuring interchangeability and regulatory compliance in vehicle assemblies.

Practical use

  • Ensures reliable overcurrent protection in compact automotive circuits.
  • Enables consistent selection, testing and interchangeability of sub‑miniature blade fuses across vehicle platforms.

Related standards

  • ISO 8820‑1 - Definitions and general test requirements (referenced for procedures and terminology)
  • ISO 8820‑2 - (other blade types/requirements as applicable)

Keywords: ISO 8820-12:2020, Type N sub‑miniature fuse, blade type fuses, automotive fuse standard, 32 V fuse-links, 1000 A breaking capacity, fuse test procedures, voltage drop, operating time-rating.

Standard

ISO 8820-12:2020 - Road vehicles — Fuse-links — Part 12: Fuse-links with tabs (blade type) Type N (sub miniature) Released:2/11/2020

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Frequently Asked Questions

ISO 8820-12:2020 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Road vehicles - Fuse-links - Part 12: Fuse-links with tabs (blade type) Type N (sub miniature)". This standard covers: This document specifies fuse-links with tabs (blade-type) Type N (sub miniature), for use in road vehicles. It establishes, for this fuse-link type, the rated current, test procedures, performance requirements and dimensions. This document is applicable for fuse-links with a rated voltage of 32 V a current rating of ≤30 A and a breaking capacity of 1 000 A intended for use in road vehicles. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 8820‑1 and with ISO 8820‑2. The numbering of its clauses corresponds to that of ISO 8820‑1 whose requirements are applicable, except where modified by requirements particular to this document.

This document specifies fuse-links with tabs (blade-type) Type N (sub miniature), for use in road vehicles. It establishes, for this fuse-link type, the rated current, test procedures, performance requirements and dimensions. This document is applicable for fuse-links with a rated voltage of 32 V a current rating of ≤30 A and a breaking capacity of 1 000 A intended for use in road vehicles. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 8820‑1 and with ISO 8820‑2. The numbering of its clauses corresponds to that of ISO 8820‑1 whose requirements are applicable, except where modified by requirements particular to this document.

ISO 8820-12:2020 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 43.040.10 - Electrical and electronic equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8820-12
First edition
2020-01
Road vehicles — Fuse-links —
Part 12:
Fuse-links with tabs (blade type) Type
N (sub miniature)
Véhicules routiers — Liaisons fusibles —
Partie 12: Liaison fusible à languette (type lame) Type N (micro)
Reference number
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ISO 2020
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Marking, labelling and colour coding . 1
5 Tests and requirements . 2
5.1 General . 2
5.1.1 Test criteria . 2
5.1.2 Test sequence . . . 2
5.2 Voltage drop . 3
5.2.1 Tests . 3
5.2.2 Requirements . 4
5.3 Transient current cycling . 5
5.3.1 Test . 5
5.3.2 Requirements . 5
5.4 Environmental conditions . 6
5.5 Operating time-rating . 6
5.5.1 Test . 6
5.5.2 Requirement . 6
5.6 Current steps . 6
5.6.1 Test . 6
5.6.2 Requirement . 6
5.7 Breaking capacity . 6
5.7.1 Test . 6
5.7.2 Requirement . 6
5.8 Strength of terminals . 7
5.8.1 Test . 7
5.8.2 Requirements . 7
5.9 Test cable sizes . 7
5.10 Temperature rise . 8
6 Dimensions . 8
6.1 Fuse-links Type N . 8
6.2 Designation example .10
Annex A (informative) Temperature rise test .11
Bibliography .12
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