Fixed Inductors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
AMDLA7030Q-1R0MT Abracon	FIXED IND 1UH 11A 7.4 MOHM SMD	1000
ATFC-0402-3N4B-T Abracon	FIXED IND 3.4NH 380MA 550 MOHM	8085
AISC-0402HP-21NJ-T Abracon	FIXED IND 21NH 800MA 160 MOHM	0
AIUR-07-220K Abracon	FIXED IND 22UH 810MA 160 MOHM TH	0
AISC-0805-R015J-T Abracon	FIXED IND 15NH 600MA 170 MOHM	991
AISC-0603HP-8N2J-T Abracon	FIXED IND 8.2NH 1.4A 54 MOHM SMD	0
ASPI-0428S-180M-T Abracon	FIXED IND 18UH 720MA 166 MOHM	0
AIUR-06-101K Abracon	FIXED IND 100UH 2.1A 108 MOHM TH	1774
AIUR-16-682K Abracon	FIXED IND 6.8MH 60MA 17 OHM TH	0
ATFC-0402-1N7B-T Abracon	FIXED IND 1.7NH 560MA 250 MOHM	8742
AIUR-11-681K Abracon	FIXED IND 680UH 385MA 1.2 OHM TH	0
AISC-0402HP-3N3J-T Abracon	FIXED IND 3.3NH 1.7A 45 MOHM SMD	15453
ASPI-0315FS-150M-T2 Abracon	FIXED IND 15UH 1A 300 MOHM SMD	0
ASPI-0503H-560K-T Abracon	FIXED IND 56UH 850MA 500 MOHM	0
ASPI-0804T-101M-T Abracon	FIXED IND 100UH 1.2A 280 MOHM	0
ASPI-0312FS-3R3M-T2 Abracon	FIXED IND 3.3UH 1.05A 100 MOHM	2660
AMDLA4020Q-2R2MT Abracon	FIXED IND 2.2UH 4.2A 38 MOHM SMD	2995
AMPLA1707S-150MT Abracon	FIXED IND 15UH 12.5A 20.5 MOHM	195
AMPLA1306S-R56MT Abracon	FIXED IND 560NH 37A 1.2 MOHM SMD	0
AIUR-16-8R2K Abracon	FIXED IND 8.2UH 1.3A 36 MOHM TH	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