Fixed Inductors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
CIG22BR47MNE Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 470NH 1.6A 65.5 MOHM	0
CIG21L3R3MNE Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 3.3UH 800MA 220 MOHM	29
CIG22ER47MNE Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 470NH 3.2A 36 MOHM SMD	0
CIH05T1N2SNC Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 1.2NH 300MA 120 MOHM	57975
CIGT201610LMR68MNE Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 680NH 2.7A 53MOHM SMD	5680
CIGT252008LM2R2MNE Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 2.2UH 2A 97MOHM SMD	62173
CIGW201610GH2R2MLE Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 2.2UH 1.8A 117 MOHM	0
CIL10Y100MNC Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 10UH 5MA 2.55OHM SMD	0
CIGT201210UHR24MNE Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 240NH 4.4A 22MOHM SMD	318
CIGW201610GHR68MLE Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 680NH 3.2A 39MOHM SMD	0
CIG22H1R0MNE Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 1UH 1.5A 80 MOHM SMD	971
CIH05T2N2SNC Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 2.2NH 300MA 160 MOHM	191
CIH03Q1N5CNC Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 1.5NH 440MA 110 MOHM	3940
CIG22BR56MNE Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 560NH 1.3A 90 MOHM SMD	0
CIH05T3N6SNC Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 3.6NH 300MA 190 MOHM	56
CIL10J1R5KNC Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 1.5UH 25MA 800MOHM SMD	0
CIH03Q10NJNC Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 10NH 170MA 730 MOHM	150
CIG22E1R5MNE Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 1.5UH 1.5A 130 MOHM	0
CIH10TR22JNC Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 220NH 200MA 1.5 OHM	3
CIL10NR22KNC Samsung Electro-Mechanics	FIXED IND 220NH 50MA 800MOHM SMD	0

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