Ferrite Beads and Chips

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
MFBW1V3216-280-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 28 3000MA 1206	0
MMZ2012R150ATD25 TDK Corporation	FERRITE BEAD 15 OHM 0805 1LN	3255
BK1608LL511-T TAIYO YUDEN	FERRITE BEAD 510 OHM 0603 1LN	3779
HF70ACB322513-T TDK Corporation	FERRITE BEAD 52 OHM 1210 1LN	8000
742792117 Würth Elektronik Midcom	FERRITE BEAD 48 OHM 1206 1LN	16606
MMZ2012S601AT000 TDK Corporation	FERRITE BEAD 600 OHM 0805 1LN	56
MPZ1005F470ETD25 TDK Corporation	FERRITE BEAD 47 OHM 0402 1LN	0
MPZ1608S101ATAH0 TDK Corporation	FERRITE BEAD 100 OHM 0603 1LN	0
ACML-0805-360-T Abracon	FERRITE BEAD 36 OHM 0805 1LN	0
MMZ1608S121ATA00 TDK Corporation	FERRITE BEAD 120 OHM 0603 1LN	80947
742792605 Würth Elektronik Midcom	FERRITE BEAD 33 OHM 0603 1LN	2210
EXC-16CT250U Panasonic	FERRITE BEAD 25 OHM 0403	8858
ACML-0805-221-T Abracon	FERRITE BEAD 220 OHM 0805 1LN	0
BLM21BD331SH1D TOKO / Murata	FERRITE CHIP 330 OHM 0805	0
LI0201C330R-12 Laird - Performance Materials	FERRITE BEAD 33 OHM 0201 1LN	0
HF30ACC322513-T TDK Corporation	FERRITE BEAD 31 OHM 1210 1LN	790
2773037447 Fair-Rite Products Corp.	FERRITE BEAD 2SMD 1LN	40026
FBMH3225HM202NTV TAIYO YUDEN	FERRITE BEAD 2 KOHM 1210 1LN	3224
MMZ1608R471ATA00 TDK Corporation	FERRITE BEAD 470 OHM 0603 1LN	3489
BLM18KG260JH1D TOKO / Murata	FERRITE BEAD 26 OHM 0603 1 LN	0

Ferrite Beads and Chips

1. Overview

Ferrite beads and chips are passive electronic components designed to suppress high-frequency noise in electrical circuits. Made from ferrite materials (iron oxide compounds), they act as low-pass filters by dissipating electromagnetic interference (EMI) as heat. Their importance in modern electronics lies in ensuring signal integrity, reducing radio-frequency interference (RFI), and complying with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards. They are widely used in power supplies, communication systems, and high-speed digital circuits.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
High-Frequency Ferrite Beads	Optimized for GHz-range noise suppression, low core loss	5G transceivers, RF modules
Low-Frequency Ferrite Beads	Effective at MHz-range filtering, high impedance stability	Power supplies, motor drives
High-Current Chips	Designed for >1A applications, thermal stability	EV battery management systems
Multilayer Ferrite Chips	Stacked structure for broadband filtering	Smartphones, IoT devices

3. Structure and Composition

Typical construction includes:

Ferrite Core: Mn-Zn or Ni-Zn based ceramic material
Electrodes: Silver-palladium (AgPd) or copper-nickel (CuNi) terminations
Encapsulation: Epoxy or polymer coating for mechanical protection
Geometry: Available in cylindrical (beads) or rectangular (chips) formats

Advanced designs incorporate internal electrode layers to increase impedance density.

4. Key Technical Parameters

Parameter	Description	Importance
Impedance (Z)	100MHz @ 100 -10k	Determines noise suppression efficiency
Rated Current	100mA-10A	Affects circuit stability under load
Frequency Range	1MHz-10GHz	Defines operational bandwidth
DC Resistance (DCR)	0.1 -20	Impacts power loss and heating
Operating Temp.	-55 C to +150 C	Ensures reliability in extreme conditions

5. Application Areas

Consumer Electronics: Smartphones (camera module filtering), laptops (power line conditioning)
Automotive: EV charging systems (CAN bus noise suppression), ADAS sensors
Industrial: PLCs (programmable logic controllers), motor drives
Telecom: Base stations (RF front-end filtering), optical transceivers

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Manufacturer	Key Products	Specifications
Murata	BLSH series	0.7A, 600 @ 100MHz, EIA 0603
TDK	MMZ series	3.0A, 2200 @ 100MHz, EIA 1210
Coilcraft	0603LS series	1.5A, 500 @ 100MHz, 0.65mm height
W rth Elektronik	744300 series	2.0A, 1500 @ 100MHz, AEC-Q200 qualified

7. Selection Guidelines

Define frequency range: Choose Ni-Zn for >100MHz applications, Mn-Zn for low frequencies
Calculate current requirements: Select rated current 20% higher than maximum operating current
Impedance matching: Ensure Z 10 source/load impedance at target frequency
Package constraints: Prioritize chip format for space-limited PCB designs
Environmental factors: Consider temperature rating for automotive/industrial applications
Cost optimization: Balance performance needs with standard vs. high-end part pricing

8. Industry Trends

Key development directions include:

Miniaturization: Development of 0201/01005 chip sizes for wearable devices
High-frequency performance: Materials enabling stable operation beyond 10GHz
Integrated solutions: Combining ferrite beads with capacitors in single packages
Material innovation: Lead-free and low-temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) technologies
Automotive focus: AEC-Q qualified parts for EV/HEV power systems