Fixed Inductors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
13R224C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 220UH 700MA 470 MOHM	44
476R8SC Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 6.8UH 4.6A 26.9 MOHM	623
1415312C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 15UH 12A 9 MOHM TH	100
29473C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 47UH 850MA 170 MOHM	0
17153C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 15UH 1.5A 60 MOHM TH	0
84474C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 470UH 140MA 8.5 OHM	1862
38H151C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 150NH 18A 1.9 MOHM SMD	0
13R473C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 47UH 1.5A 110 MOHM TH	138
82333C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 33UH 270MA 1.3 OHM SMD	2375
80303C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 75UH 1A 65 MOHM TH	50
26S470C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 47UH 1.5A 120 MOHM	450
22R685MC Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 6.8MH 77MA 22 OHM SMD	0
11R104C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 100UH 350MA 1.1 OHM TH	1541
30201AC Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 191NH 22A 0.35 MOHM	0
83682C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 6.8UH 950MA 150 MOHM	1266
45153C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 15UH 1.8A 120 MOHM	0
13R153C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 15UH 2.5A 42 MOHM TH	159
13R106C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 10MH 85MA 23.8 OHM TH	4576
41331C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 330UH 830MA 462 MOHM	25
26681C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 680UH 280MA 2.25 OHM	454

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