Circuit protection with arc extinguishing agent

Abstract

The present invention relates to a circuit board fuse (1) for an electrical or electronic device and comprises a first and second connection area (2a, 2b), a burn-through area (3) arranged between the first and second connection areas (2a, 2b), and at least one cover area (4) which is arranged at least partially over the burn-through area (3) such that at least one tripping area (3a) of the burn-through area (3) is not covered by the cover area (4). The cover area (3) contains at least partially metal hydroxide and / or hard gas.