Fixed Inductors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
2300LL-821-V-RC J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 820UH 3.6A 123 MOHM TH	0
PM54-680K-RC J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 68UH 620MA 520MOHM SMD	2328
SRN5020TA-1R2Y J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 1.2UH 3.8A 20 MOHM SMD	0
SRR5018-180Y J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 18UH 900MA 210MOHM SMD	0
SRP6540-100M J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 10UH 4A 78.5 MOHM SMD	4656
CM322522-820JL J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 82UH 60MA 10 OHM SMD	0
SRR7032-330M J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 33UH 760MA 200MOHM SMD	0
CW161009A-39NJ J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 39NH 600MA 210MOHM SMD	895
CM322522-R27KL J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 270NH 345MA 320MOHM SM	0
CW161009A-R15J J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 150NH 280MA 850MOHM SM	690
CW105550A-27NJ J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 27NH 400MA 298MOHM SMD	800
2316-H-RC J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 220UH 5.8A 54 MOHM TH	294
SRP5030T-2R2M J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 2.2UH 5.5A 35 MOHM SMD	0
SDR0805-332KL J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 3.3MH 100MA 16.5OHM SM	0
SRR1208-102KL J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 1MH 500MA 1.65 OHM SMD	259
2200HT-391-H-RC J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 390UH 3A 190 MOHM TH	0
PM3316-221M-RC J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 220UH 700MA 780MOHM SM	542
SDE0805A-3R3M J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 3.3UH 4.6A 32 MOHM SMD	20
2100HT-102-V-RC J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 1MH 1.6A 430 MOHM TH	0
SRN3012TA-220M J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 22UH 610MA 580MOHM SMD	1329

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