Fixed Inductors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
LMCI0201-1N3ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 1.3NH 420MA 120 MOHM	0
LMCI0201-1N5ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 1.5NH 420MA 120 MOHM	30000
LMCI0201-3N4ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 3.4NH 270MA 300 MOHM	0
LMCI0201-0N7ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 0.7NH 550MA 60MOHM SMD	0
LMCI0201-3N8ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 3.8NH 230MA 420 MOHM	0
LMCI0201-2N8ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 2.8NH 300MA 240 MOHM	0
LMCI0201-4N3ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 4.3NH 220MA 440 MOHM	0
LMCI0201-2N9ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 2.9NH 280MA 260 MOHM	0
LMCI0201-1N8ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 1.8NH 380MA 150 MOHM	15000
LMCI0201-3N6ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 3.6NH 240MA 380 MOHM	0
LMCI0201-22NKT Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 22NH 130MA 1.2OHM SMD	0
LMCI0201-2N5ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 2.5NH 310MA 200 MOHM	0
LMCI0201-2N6ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 2.6NH 330MA 200 MOHM	0
LMCI0201-3N9ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 3.9NH 230MA 420 MOHM	15000
LMCI0201-5N1ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 5.1NH 210MA 460 MOHM	0
LMCI0201-1N6ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 1.6NH 410MA 130 MOHM	0
LMCI0201-0N6ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 0.6NH 600MA 60MOHM SMD	0
LMCI0201-5N6ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 5.6NH 210MA 460 MOHM	0
LMCI0201-0N9ST Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 0.9NH 550MA 70MOHM SMD	0
LMCI0201-27NJT Venkel LTD	FIXED IND 27NH 120MA 1.6OHM 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