Fixed Inductors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
PM2205.821NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 820NH 21A 4.18 MOHM	0
PE-53630NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 1.01UH 3.4A 11 MOHM	0
PE-0603CD100GTT PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 10NH 700MA 130 MOHM	13867
PM4345.103NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 10UH 2.3A 199MOHM SMD	743
PA4303.394NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 390UH 500MA 1.05 OHM	0
PG0426.151NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 150NH 26A 2.2 MOHM SMD	0
PA4340.472NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 4.7UH 4.6A 53 MOHM SMD	3798
PF0464.223NL PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 22UH 1.85A 113 MOHM	0
P1168.682NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 6.8UH 4.6A 22 MOHM SMD	0
PA4342.822NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 8.2UH 8A 25.5 MOHM SMD	0
PA4343.401NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 400NH 44A 1 MOHM SMD	0
P1174.472NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 4.7UH 1A 30 MOHM SMD	0
P0146NL PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 25UH 2.43A 75 MOHM SMD	577
PG0083.102NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 1UH 12A 7.2 MOHM SMD	0
PA4300.274NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 270UH 255MA 1.52 OHM	0
P0752.104NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 100UH 1.2A 380 MOHM	6766
PA4306.104NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 100UH 750MA 1.21 OHM	0
P0752.105NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 1MH 300MA 3.3 OHM SMD	4860
PF0580.822NL PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 8.2UH 1.2A 111 MOHM	0
PE-53816SNL PulseLarsen Antenna	FIXED IND 17UH 1.02A 100 MOHM	268

Fixed Inductors

1. Overview

Fixed inductors are passive electronic components designed to store energy in magnetic fields when electrical current flows through them. Unlike variable inductors, their inductance values remain constant during operation. These components play critical roles in filtering, signal processing, energy storage, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression across modern electronics, including power supplies, communication systems, and automotive electronics.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Characteristics	Application Examples
Wirewound Inductors	High precision, high current handling, low resistance	Power supplies, DC-DC converters
Chip Inductors	Compact SMD package, stable performance at high frequencies	Mobile devices, RF circuits
Ferrite Bead Inductors	Effective high-frequency noise suppression	EMI filtering in digital circuits
Thin-Film Inductors	Ultra-compact, high Q-factor, tight tolerance	5G communication modules, IoT devices

3. Structure and Composition

Typical fixed inductors consist of:

Magnetic Core: Made from ferrite, powdered iron, or composite materials to concentrate magnetic flux
Coil Structure: Copper wire wound around the core (enamelled or silver-plated)
Encapsulation: Molded resin or ceramic coating for mechanical protection and insulation
Terminations: Solder-coated ends for PCB mounting (for SMD types) or leaded connections

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Description	Importance
Inductance (L)	Measured in henrys (H), determines energy storage capacity	Defines filtering/energy storage performance
Rated Current (I_rated)	Maximum DC current before saturation	Prevents core saturation and failure
DC Resistance (DCR)	Resistance of coil windings	Affects efficiency and thermal performance
Self-Resonant Frequency (SRF)	Frequency where inductor behaves as capacitor	Limits effective operating frequency range
Q Factor	Quality factor indicating efficiency	Higher Q = lower energy losses

5. Application Fields

Consumer Electronics: Smartphones, laptops, LED drivers
Industrial Equipment: Motor drives, power inverters
Automotive Systems: ECU modules, EV battery management
Telecom Infrastructure: Base station filters, optical transceivers

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Manufacturer	Representative Product	Key Features
Murata	LQH3NPN100M	10 H, 1.2A, 1.8 1.4mm chip inductor
TDK	MLZ2012A100T	100MHz SRF, 1.0 1.25mm for RF circuits
Vishay	IHLP2525CZER1R0M	1 H, 12A, composite construction
Coilcraft	0402DC-103J	10 H, 5% tolerance, ultra-low profile

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations during selection:

Calculate required inductance based on switching frequency and ripple current
Verify rated current exceeds maximum operating current by 20-30%
Select SRF higher than circuit operating frequency
Consider package size vs. thermal dissipation requirements
For EMI suppression: Choose ferrite beads with impedance curves matching target frequencies

8. Industry Trends

Current development trends include:

Miniaturization: Sub-0.5mm size inductors for wearable devices
High-Frequency Operation: Components supporting >10GHz 5G applications
Integrated Solutions: Combined inductor-filter modules
Material Innovation: Nanocrystalline cores for higher saturation flux
Automotive Focus: AEC-Q qualified parts for EV/HEV systems