Ferrite Beads and Chips

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
MMZ0402Y750CT000 TDK Corporation	FERRITE BEAD 75 OHM 01005 1LN	19440
GMLB-160808-0100A-N2-RU Mag Layers	MULTILAYER BEAD	40000
PE-0603PFB121ST PulseLarsen Antenna	FERRITE BEAD 120 OHM 0603 1LN	27390
BLM31SN500SN1L TOKO / Murata	FERRITE BEAD 50 OHM 1206 1LN	47566
2508053018Y3 Fair-Rite Products Corp.	MULTI-LAYER CHIP BEAD	0
MMZ1608S102CTA00 TDK Corporation	FERRITE BEAD 1 KOHM 0603 1LN	35995
ILHB0805ER600V Vishay / Dale	FERRITE BEAD 60 OHM 0805 1LN	7520
74279224101 Würth Elektronik Midcom	FERRITE BEAD 100 OHM 2220 1LN	1981
MMZ1608F030BTD25 TDK Corporation	FERRITE BEAD 3 OHM 0603 1LN	0
MMZ0603S102HTD25 TDK Corporation	CHIP BEADS FOR AUTOMOTIVE, FOR G	29900
MMZ1608R102ATD25 TDK Corporation	FERRITE BEAD 1 KOHM 0603 1LN	43493
MMZ1005F560CTD25 TDK Corporation	FERRITE BEAD 56 OHM 0402 1LN	4564
CIM21U601NE Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FERRITE BEAD 600 OHM 0805 1LN	2
BMB1J1000LN2 TE Connectivity AMP Connectors	FERRITE BEAD 1 KOHM 0603 1LN	10031
MI0603J471R-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FERRITE BEAD 470 OHM 0603 1LN	0
BK2125HM241-T TAIYO YUDEN	FERRITE BEAD 240 OHM 0805 1LN	3700
BKP1005HS100-TV TAIYO YUDEN	FERRITE BEAD 10 OHM 0402 1LN	16304
ABPY00160808471Y00 Chilisin Electronics	EMI BEAD FILETER, AEC-Q200	7012
HF50ACC321611-T TDK Corporation	FERRITE BEAD 31 OHM 1206 1LN	708
FBMJ4516HS720NTV TAIYO YUDEN	FERRITE BEAD 72 OHM 1806 1LN	3280

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