Fixed Inductors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
MGV06032R2M-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 2.2UH 8A 20 MOHM SMD	1228
TYS4012150M-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 15UH 640MA 340 MOHM	0
TYA3015150M-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 15UH 1.1A 610 MOHM SMD	8477
TYS40304R7M-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 4.7UH 2A 78 MOHM SMD	2918
MGV1205R33M-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 330NH 42A 1.1 MOHM SMD	0
MGV0603R82M-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 820NH 13A 8 MOHM SMD	450
MGV05034R7M-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 4.7UH 3.5A 77.5 MOHM	0
MGV12031R8M-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 1.8UH 16.5A 7 MOHM SMD	432
MGV1004R22M-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 220NH 35A 1MOHM SMD	0
MGV05032R2M-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 2.2UH 5.8A 29.2 MOHM	0
MGV05023R3M-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 3.3UH 3.3A 85.5 MOHM	0
MGV0603220M-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 22UH 2A 190MOHM SMD	2985
MGV05021R5M-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 1.5UH 5.5A 30.5MOHM SM	0
TYA30152R2M-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 2.2UH 2.2A 95 MOHM SMD	9970
TYS4030220M-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 22UH 1A 292.5 MOHM SMD	1336
TYS30104R7M-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 4.7UH 770MA 225 MOHM	0
MGV04026R8M-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 6.8UH 2.1A 172MOHM SMD	0
MGV06033R3M-12 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 3.3UH 6A 30 MOHM SMD	9383
TYA3012220M-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 22UH 400MA 1.2 OHM SMD	9997
TYA252012100M-10 Laird - Performance Materials	FIXED IND 10UH 850MA 480 MOHM	7712

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