Fixed Inductors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
SRN1060-151M J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 150UH 1.25A 300MOHM SM	2750
5300-25-RC J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 100UH 550MA 670MOHM TH	5781
PM105SB-331K-RC J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 330UH 370MA 1.2OHM SMD	1221
RLB9012-120KL J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 12UH 3.1A 50 MOHM TH	118
RLB0913-151K J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 150UH 1A 370 MOHM TH	3
PM2110-470K-RC J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 47UH 6.5A 22 MOHM SMD	345
SRP0510-R47K J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 470NH 5A 38 MOHM SMD	300
SDR0604-100ML J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 10UH 1.45A 100MOHM SMD	24
PM0603-R15J-RC J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 150NH 280MA 920MOHM SM	0
2122-V-RC J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 680UH 1.4A 330 MOHM TH	0
SRR1050A-330Y J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 33UH 2.5A 93 MOHM SMD	2310
SRP7028A-R82M J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 820NH 13A 8 MOHM SMD	0
SDR0906-471KL J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 470UH 400MA 1.63OHM SM	783
SRU8028-680Y J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 68UH 850MA 317MOHM SMD	0
SRU5016-220Y J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 22UH 650MA 195MOHM SMD	0
SDR6603-470M J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 47UH 500MA 640MOHM SMD	1024
SRP1265A-R33M J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 330NH 46A 0.8 MOHM SMD	95
CW201212-18NJ J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 18NH 600MA 80 MOHM SMD	0
1110-1R5M-RC J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 1.5UH 9A 4 MOHM TH	0
SRP1265A-R36M J.W. Miller / Bourns	FIXED IND 360NH 45A 0.9 MOHM SMD	57

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