Fixed Inductors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
WCL2520-R120-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 120NH 800MA 150 MOHM	0
EXL1V0703-5R6-R PowerStor (Eaton)	IND POWDER 5.60UH 11.5A	0
MCL1608V1-1R8-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 1.8UH 120MA 400 MOHM	0
MPIA4020V2-1R5-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 1.5UH 5A 30 MOHM SMD	2027
DR74-151-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 150UH 690MA 591 MOHM	5488
DR125-150-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 15UH 4.27A 29.8 MOHM	5013800
MPI4020V2-R68-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 680NH 7A 18 MOHM SMD	0
SD3112-100-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 10UH 550MA 446 MOHM	0
MCLA1608V1-R100-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 0.10UH 50MA 0.25	0
WCL2520-150-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 15UH 130MA 3 OHM SMD	3765
DR127-471-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 470UH 850MA 861 MOHM	17
MCLA1608V2-101-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 100NH 300MA 1.2	0
MPI4020V2-R33-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 330NH 9.5A 9 OHM SMD	2847
HCM1A1105V2-1R5-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 1.5UH 16.5A 3.34 MOHM	0
MCLA1005V2-331-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 330NH 50MA 7.0	0
MCL1005-2R2-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 2.2NH 300MA 150 MOHM	0
MPI4015V2-R47-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 470NH 7.8A 14 MOHM SMD	2746
SD3118-6R8-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 6.8UH 850MA 232 MOHM	0
HCM1A1104-330-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 33UH 2.8A 105MOHM SMD	0
DR1050-1R5-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 1.5UH 8.6A 5 MOHM SMD	476

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