Fixed Inductors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
RCH664NP-4R7M Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 4.7UH 2.43A 36.4 MOHM	0
CDEP147NP-100MB-125 Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 10UH 10A 9.85 MOHM SMD	0
CDRH3D28/LDNP-120NC Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 12UH 1.48A 100 MOHM	0
CR75NP-391KC Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 390UH 360MA 1.77 OHM	0
CDRH3D28NP-3R3NC Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 3.3UH 1.85A 72.1 MOHM	0
CDRH127/LDNP-330MC Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 33UH 3.9A 53.3 MOHM	0
54061503400 Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 15NH 710MA 55 MOHM SMD	0
CDRH8D28NP-470NC Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 47UH 1.3A 195 MOHM SMD	0
CD73NP-271KC Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 270UH 290MA 1.306 OHM	0
CDRH4D16FB/NP-1R3NC Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 1.3UH 2.8A 29.3 MOHM	0
RCH8011NP-680L Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 68UH 1.9A 138 MOHM TH	4520
CDRR105NP-100MC Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 10UH 3A 47.5 MOHM SMD	107
CD104NP-220MC Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 22UH 1.6A 88 MOHM SMD	0
CDR6D23MNNP-3R3NC Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 3.3UH 2.25A 46.3 MOHM	0
CDRH74NP-220MC-B Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 22UH 1.23A 110 MOHM	0
CDRH12D58/ANP-180MC Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 18UH 2.9A 38 MOHM SMD	0
CR75NP-2R2MC Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 2.2UH 4.5A 19.5 MOHM	938
CDRH5D28NP-100NC Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 10UH 1.3A 65 MOHM SMD	24744
CDPH28D11FNP-1R0NC Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 1UH 1.83A 62 MOHM SMD	0
125CDMCCDS-R82MC Sumida Corporation	FIXED IND 820NH 31A 1.8MOHM SMD	1000

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