Fixed Inductors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
TCK-045 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 56UH 700MA 400MOHM SMD	0
TCK-089 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 33UH 880MA 230MOHM SMD	45
TCK-097 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 2.2UH 11A 12MOHM SMD	248
TCK-070 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 10UH 2.6A 40MOHM SMD	28
TCK-044 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 3.3UH 2A 60MOHM SMD	413
TCK-110 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 3.3UH 2A 70MOHM SMD	197
TCK-059 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 2.2UH 4.8A 25MOHM SMD	570
TCK-069 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 33UH 1.2A 130MOHM SMD	10
TCK-077 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 8.2UH 1.5A 80MOHM SMD	9
TCK-152 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 22UH 500MA 1OHM SMD	0
TCK-154 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 4.7UH 1.15A 109MOHM SM	0
TCK-062 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 12UH 1.4A 120MOHM SMD	699
TCK-116 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 10UH 2.3A 200MOHM SMD	155
TCK-112 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 12UH 4A 53MOHM SMD	0
TCK-046 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 18UH 1.23A 150MOHM SMD	40
TCK-161 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 150UH 320MA 1.548OHM	0
TCK-149 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 22UH 1.1A 240MOHM SMD	0
TCK-150 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 68UH 590MA 636MOHM SMD	0
TCK-111 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 10UH 1.15A 182MOHM SMD	0
TCK-120 TRACO Power	FIXED IND 10UH 900MA 354MOHM 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