Fixed Inductors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
MCQ1V3216-R068-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 68NH 300MA 250 MOHM	0
HC1-100-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 10UH 12.79A 5.7 MOHM	1582
HCM0703-1R5-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 1.5UH 9A 15 MOHM SMD	1685
MCL1005-181-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 180NH 100MA 3.7 OHM	19974
MP2A-330-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 33UH 790MA 476 MOHM	215
MCL2012V1-2R2-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 2.2UH 150MA 360 MOHM	7539
HCM1A1307V2-150-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 15UH 7A 23.4 MOHM SMD	0
HC2LP-1R0-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 1UH 33A 1.3 MOHM SMD	128
UP3B-220-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 22UH 3.1A 49 MOHM SMD	718
MCLA1608V1-R220-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 0..22UH 50MA 0.4	0
CTX10-2-52LP-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 10UH 4.7A 18.3 MOHM TH	0
WCLA2012V1-271-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 270NH 350MA 1.1 OHM	1000
MCL2012V1-R047-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 47NH 350MA 150 MOHM	0
HCM1A1307-120-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 12UH 6.1A 19MOHM SMD	0
DRAP124-220-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 22UH 2.44A 86 MOHM SMD	750
HCM1A1305V2-R68-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 680NH 30A 1.33 MOHM	0
UP1B-220-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 22UH 1A 254.1 MOHM SMD	534
LD1-680-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 68UH 460MA 1.12 OHM	0
DR74-102-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 1MH 270MA 3.89 OHM SMD	90
HCMA0503-R75-R PowerStor (Eaton)	FIXED IND 750NH 11.3A 9.35 MOHM	1958

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