Fixed Inductors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
0603DC-12NXJRW COILCRAFT	CERAMIC CHIP INDUCTOR,12NH	4371
0603AF-222XJEW COILCRAFT	WIREWOUND INDUCTOR 2200NH@7.9MHZ	2179
LPS4018-564MRC COILCRAFT	SHIELDED POWER INDUCTORS, 560UH	1762
LPS3015-153MRC COILCRAFT	SHIELDED POWER INDUCTORS 15H	4760
0402DF-141XJRW COILCRAFT	WIREWOUND FERRITE BEAD 140NH	1063
LPS3015-103MRC COILCRAFT	SHIELDED POWER INDUCTORS 10H	4893
XPL2010-331MLC COILCRAFT	SHIELDED POWER INDUCTORS, 0.33UH	9662
LPS4018-223MRC COILCRAFT	SHIELDED POWER INDUCTORS, 22UH	578
0603AF-271XJEW COILCRAFT	WIREWOUND INDUCTOR 270NH@7.9MHZ	1716
LPS3015-124MRC COILCRAFT	SHIELDED POWER INDUCTORS 120H	627
0603DC-43NXGRW COILCRAFT	CERAMIC CHIP INDUCTORS 43NH	4733
LPS3015-682MRC COILCRAFT	SHIELDED POWER INDUCTORS, 6.8UH	1707
XPL2010-823MLC COILCRAFT	SHIELDED POWER INDUCTORS, 82UH	3142
XGL4020-251MEC COILCRAFT	SHIELDED POWER INDUCTORS, 0.25UH	1804
0402DC-6N8XGRW COILCRAFT	CERAMIC CHIP INDUCTORS, 6.8NH	5923
0402DC-7N3XGRW COILCRAFT	CERAMIC CHIP INDUCTORS, 7.3NH	1181
0603DC-8N2XGRW COILCRAFT	CERAMIC CHIP INDUCTORS 8.2NH	4160
LPS4018-474MRC COILCRAFT	SHIELDED POWER INDUCTORS, 470UH	4770
XPL2010-472MLC COILCRAFT	SHIELDED POWER INDUCTORS, 4.7UH	12242
0603DC-47NXJRW COILCRAFT	CERAMIC CHIP INDUCTORS 47NH	4230

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