Fixed Inductors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
L-15W12NGV4E Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 12NH 600MA 80 MOHM SMD	0
L-07W9N0KV4T Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 9NH 680MA 104 MOHM SMD	0
L-07W3N6JV4T Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 3.6NH 840MA 66 MOHM	0
L-14C39NJV4T Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 39NH 300MA 850 MOHM	63939
L-14W1N8SV4E Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 1.8NH 700MA 80 MOHM	0
L-07W1N0SV4T Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 1NH 1.36A 45 MOHM SMD	0
L-07C2N2SV6T Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 2.2NH 300MA 160 MOHM	267975
L-15WR15GV4E Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 150NH 400MA 560 MOHM	0
L-07W1N8CV4T Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 1.8NH 1.04A 70 MOHM	0
L-15W10NKV4E Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 10NH 600MA 80 MOHM SMD	0
L-14C1N8SV4T Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 1.8NH 300MA 150 MOHM	12269
L-07W36NGV4T Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 36NH 320MA 403 MOHM	0
L-07W3N6KV4T Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 3.6NH 840MA 66 MOHM	0
L-07C22NKV6T Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 22NH 200MA 800 MOHM	0
L-14C1N5SV4T Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 1.5NH 300MA 100 MOHM	84009
L-15W16NGV4E Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 16NH 600MA 80 MOHM SMD	0
L-07W15NGV4T Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 15NH 560MA 172 MOHM	0
L-14C27NKV4T Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 27NH 300MA 700 MOHM	0
L-07W4N3JV4T Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 4.3NH 700MA 91 MOHM	0
L-07W40NJV4T Johanson Technology	FIXED IND 40NH 320MA 438 MOHM	0

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