Fixed Inductors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
LMCI1005-R12KT Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 120NH 150MA 2.8OHM SMD	0
LMCI1005-5N1ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 5.1NH 300MA 300 MOHM	0
LMCI1608-56NKT Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 56NH 300MA 750MOHM SMD	0
LMCI1005-R10JT Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 100NH 150MA 2.6OHM SMD	0
LMCI1005-47NKT Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 47NH 200MA 1.1OHM SMD	0
LMCI1005-2N0ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 2NH 300MA 200MOHM SMD	0
LMCI1005-12NKT Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 12NH 300MA 500MOHM SMD	0
LMCI1608-4N7ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 4.7NH 500MA 200 MOHM	1716000
LMCI1005-6N8JT Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 6.8NH 300MA 300 MOHM	10000
LMCI1608-10NKT Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 10NH 300MA 400MOHM SMD	8000
LMCI1005-6N2ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 6.2NH 300MA 300 MOHM	0
LMCI1005-1N1ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 1.1NH 400MA 100 MOHM	0
LMCI1608-R22KT Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 220NH 200MA 2.4OHM SMD	0
LMCI1005-22NKT Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 22NH 300MA 600MOHM SMD	0
LMCI1005-22NJT Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 22NH 300MA 600MOHM SMD	287533
LMCI1608-27NKT Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 27NH 300MA 650MOHM SMD	0
LMCI1608-2N2ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 2.2NH 500MA 100 MOHM	4000
LMCI1608-R18KT Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 180NH 200MA 1.9OHM SMD	0
LMCI1005-1N0ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 1NH 400MA 100MOHM SMD	0
LMCI1005-1N5ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 1.5NH 300MA 100 MOHM	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