Fixed Inductors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
15103C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 10UH 9.01A 10.6 MOHM	0
45472C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 4.7UH 3.2A 47 MOHM	962
23S220C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 22UH 800MA 175 MOHM	0
486R8SC Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 6.8UH 5.1A 21 MOHM	523
24S100C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 10UH 1.64A 70 MOHM	945
84682C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 6.8UH 1.05A 200 MOHM	0
17223C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 22UH 1.2A 80 MOHM TH	29
26150C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 15UH 2.27A 90 MOHM	0
15224C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 220UH 2.08A 185 MOHM	0
32220C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 22UH 3A 29 MOHM TH	96
37242C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 2.4UH 12A 3 MOHM SMD	33
24S220C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 22UH 1.1A 120 MOHM	0
45683C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 68UH 820MA 510 MOHM	0
33151C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 150UH 2A 84 MOHM TH	240
24S150C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 15UH 1.34A 90 MOHM SMD	0
46683C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 68UH 1.05A 360 MOHM	14220
12RS153C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 15UH 4A 36 MOHM TH	50
13R104C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 100UH 1A 240 MOHM TH	8626
45473C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 47UH 1.05A 360 MOHM	0
13R105C Murata Power Solutions	FIXED IND 1MH 330MA 2.1 OHM TH	6395

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