Fixed Inductors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
MPL-SE6040-220 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 22UH 2.35A 97 MOHM SMD	715
MPL-AL6060-6R8 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 6.8UH 8.5A 16 MOHM SMD	695
MPL-SE2512-1R5 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 1.5UH 2.9A 62 MOHM SMD	2000
MPL-AY1265-R47 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 470NH 33A 0.89 MOHM	485
MPL-AT2514-2R2 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 2.2UH 2.6A 70 MOHM SMD	1750
MPL-AL6050-4R7 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 4.7UH 7.5A 16.5 MOHM	790
MPL-AL4020-1R5 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 1.5UH 6.4A 14.5 MOHM	2987
MPL-AY1265-R56 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 560NH 31A 1.1 MOHM SMD	400
MPL-AY1265-R68 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 680NH 29A 1.25 MOHM	500
MPL-AL4020-4R7 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 4.7UH 3.65A 52.2MOHM	2547
MPL-AY1265-150 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 15UH 8.5A 21.8 MOHM	500
MPL-AY1265-8R2 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 8.2UH 11.5A 12.5MOHM	350
MPL-AY4020-100 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 10UH 1.9A 163 MOHM SMD	3000
MPL-AL5030-1R5 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 1.5UH 9A 9.7 MOHM SMD	1985
MPL-AL5030-R56 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 560NH 13.2A 3.92 MOHM	1876
MPL-AY3020-R82 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 820NH 4.7A 28 MOHM SMD	2995
MPL-SE4030-2R2 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 2.2UH 3.9A 30 MOHM SMD	1377
MPL-AY4020-8R2 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 8.2UH 2.1A 136 MOHM	3000
MPL-AY1265-3R3 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 3.3UH 16A 5.5 MOHM SMD	500
MPL-AY3020-R47 MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)	FIXED IND 470NH 6.3A 19.5 MOHM	2995

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