Arrays, Signal Transformers

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
PF0552.824NL PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 830UH SMD	0
P0174NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 2.2UH SMD	0
PF0552.105NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 1MH SMD	0
PF0553.824NL PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 830UH SMD	0
PF0553.682NL PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 7.4UH SMD	0
P0599NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 2.1UH SMD	300
P0174NL PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 2.2UH SMD	0
PF0552.333NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 34UH SMD	0
PF0553.223NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 23UH SMD	0
P0181NL PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 47.6UH SMD	1405
P0595NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 10.5UH SMD	401
P0179NL PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 22.1UH SMD	0
PF0552.473NL PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 47UH SMD	2093
PF0553.222NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 2UH SMD	0
PF0553.473NL PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 47UH SMD	0
P0176NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 5.5UH SMD	0
P0402NL PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 40.5UH SMD	0
P0598NL PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 3.9UH SMD	0
PF0552.822NL PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 8.1UH SMD	0
P0397NL PulseLarsen Antenna	INDUCT ARRAY 2 COIL 5.9UH SMD	0

Arrays, Signal Transformers

1. Overview

Inductors, coils, chokes, arrays, and signal transformers are fundamental passive components in electronic systems. Inductors store energy in magnetic fields, chokes suppress high-frequency noise, arrays integrate multiple magnetic elements, and signal transformers enable voltage conversion and galvanic isolation. These components are critical in power management, signal processing, electromagnetic interference (EMI) mitigation, and communication systems. Their advancements drive miniaturization, efficiency, and performance in modern electronics.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Characteristics	Application Examples
Wire-wound Inductors	High inductance values, low DC resistance	Switching power supplies
Ferrite Bead Chokes	High impedance at high frequencies	EMI filtering in USB interfaces
Common-mode Choke Arrays	Suppress differential and common-mode noise	Industrial motor drives
Signal Transformers	Galvanic isolation, voltage scaling	Telecom network interfaces
Thin-film Inductor Arrays	Ultra-low profile, tight coupling	RF front-end modules

3. Structure and Composition

Typical structures include:

Inductors: Wound conductive wire (copper/enamelled aluminum) on magnetic cores (ferrite, powdered iron)
Chokes: Toroidal or drum cores with single/dual windings
Arrays: Monolithic integration of multiple chokes/inductors in single package
Signal Transformers: Primary/secondary coils with electrostatic shielding, E-I or toroidal cores

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Description	Importance
Inductance (L)	Defines energy storage capacity ( H-mH range)	Determines filtering performance
Rated Current	Max DC/AC current before saturation	Prevents core saturation in power circuits
DCR	DC resistance of windings	Affects power efficiency
Self-resonant Frequency	Frequency where parasitic capacitance dominates	Limits usable frequency range
Turns Ratio	Primary/secondary winding ratio	Defines voltage transformation ratio

5. Application Fields

Key industries:

Telecommunications: Base station power systems, optical transceivers
Consumer Electronics: Mobile chargers, LED drivers
Automotive: EV battery management systems, ADAS sensors
Industrial: Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), inverters

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Manufacturer	Representative Products	Key Features
TDK	INDUCTOR,Wire-wound: VLS6045EX	6.0 4.5 4.5mm, 120A rated current
Coilcraft	Common-mode Choke: 114008	1.8kV isolation, 100MHz bandwidth
Bourns	Signal Transformer: SM4112	1:1:1:1 ratio, 1500V isolation
Pulse Electronics	LAN Transformer: HX4008NL	Integrated magnetics for Gigabit Ethernet
Sumida	Power Choke: CDRH3D28	3.3 H-100 H, 125A peak current

7. Selection Guidelines

Consider:

Inductance value and tolerance ( 20% typical for power chokes)
Operating frequency vs. self-resonant frequency
Thermal management (temperature rise 40 C)
Package size (0402-2200 for surface-mount devices)
Isolation voltage ( 1.5kV for industrial applications)

8. Industry Trends

Emerging trends:

Miniaturization: 01005-sized inductors for wearable devices
High-frequency operation: Multi-GHz transformers for 5G infrastructure
Integrated magnetics: Combined inductors/transformers in SiP solutions
Advanced materials: Amorphous/nanocrystalline cores for high-efficiency EV chargers
Automotive-grade reliability: AEC-Q200 qualified components for e-mobility