SMT Chip Inductor Unshielded SMD Power Inductor 1.0uH 2.2uH 22uH for Consumer Electronics and Smart Home
SMD Power Inductors: High-Efficiency Magnetic Solutions for Modern Electronics
Product Introduction
SMD Power Inductors are miniature magnetic components designed for high-density surface mount assembly. As the backbone of modern power management systems, these inductors are essential for energy storage, voltage conversion, and noise filtering in Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) and DC-DC converters. Engineered to meet the growing demand for smaller, thinner, and more efficient electronics, our SMD series offers a wide variety of structures—including Molded (Integrated), Wire-wound, and Shielded types—to provide the perfect balance of performance and footprint.
| Category |
Series/Package |
Inductance Range |
Rated Current (Irms) |
Saturation Current (Isat) |
Max DCR (Resistance) |
Features |
| Molded Power Inductor |
0402 / 0630 / 1040 / 1265 |
0.1 uH - 47 uH |
2.0 A - 35 A |
3.0 A - 50 A |
2.0 mOhm - 150 mOhm |
Soft Saturation / High Current / Low EMI |
| Shielded Wire-wound (NR) |
NR3015 / NR4018 / NR6045 |
1.0 uH - 330 uH |
0.5 A - 6.0 A |
0.6 A - 8.0 A |
20 mOhm - 1.2 Ohm |
Magnetic Shielded / Low Profile / High Q |
| Drum Core SMD (CD) |
CD32 / CD54 / CD75 / CD105 |
1.0 uH - 1000 uH |
0.2 A - 5.0 A |
0.3 A - 6.5 A |
30 mOhm - 2.5 Ohm |
Cost-effective / Wide L Range / General Purpose |
| Common Parameters |
All Series |
L Tolerance: +/- 20% or 30% |
Test Freq: 100KHz / 1MHz |
Operating Temp: -40C to +125C |
Plating: Sn (Lead-free) |
Compliance: RoHS / REACH / AEC-Q200 |
Product Features
- Ultra-Low Profile Geometry: Available in heights as low as 1.0mm, making them ideal for ultra-thin portable devices and high-density PCB layouts.
- High Saturation Current (Isat): Designed with high-permeability magnetic materials (Iron Powder or Ferrite) to handle heavy peak loads without abrupt inductance drops.
- Excellent Thermal Management: Utilizing low-loss materials and high-conductivity copper, these inductors ensure minimal temperature rise even during continuous high-current operation.
- Standardized SMT Packaging: Supplied in industry-standard Tape and Reel (T&R) formats, compatible with high-speed automated pick-and-place equipment for efficient mass production.
- Robust Construction: Features durable terminal electrodes with high solderability and resistance to thermal shock, meeting stringent industrial and automotive standards.
What is the primary technical advantage of "Molded" (Integrated) SMD inductors over traditional "Drum Core" designs in high-frequency circuits?
Molded Power Inductors are constructed by pressing magnetic iron powder directly around a pre-wound coil, creating a solid, gapless structure. The critical advantage is "Soft Saturation." While traditional drum cores saturate abruptly (causing a sudden loss of inductance and potential circuit failure), molded inductors maintain their inductive properties much longer as the current increases. Furthermore, the integrated construction acts as a natural magnetic shield, significantly reducing Radiated EMI and allowing for higher current-carrying capacity within the same physical volume.
Product Applications
- Consumer Electronics: The primary power solution for smartphones, ultra-books, tablets, and high-performance graphics cards (GPU).
- IoT & Wearables: Provides stable filtering and power management for compact smartwatches, fitness trackers, and wireless sensors.
- Automotive Electronics: Essential for ADAS modules, infotainment systems, and LED headlamp drivers (available in AEC-Q200 grades).
- Telecommunications: Used in 5G base station modules, routers, and high-speed networking hardware for stable DC-DC conversion.
Why should a design engineer prioritize "Magnetic Shielded" SMD inductors for noise-sensitive PCB layouts?
In high-density PCBs, components are placed in very close proximity. A non-shielded inductor acts like a miniature antenna, leaking magnetic flux into adjacent high-speed signal traces or sensitive analog components, which can cause Crosstalk or system errors. Magnetic Shielded inductors (using ferrite epoxy or physical magnetic sleeves) contain the flux within the component. This not only improves the overall EMC/EMI compliance of the final product but also protects the inductor from external magnetic interference, ensuring stable inductance values regardless of component density.
Product Advantages
- Extreme Space Savings: Delivers high power density in miniature footprints (ranging from 2012 to 1210 metric sizes and beyond), allowing for smaller overall device designs.
- High Efficiency & Low Losses: Optimized for low DC Resistance (DCR) and low core losses, maximizing battery life and reducing energy waste in power-critical applications.
- Enhanced Reliability: The solid-state design provides superior resistance to mechanical shock and vibration, ensuring a long maintenance-free service life.
- Scalable Customization: We offer flexible customization for specific inductance values, current ratings, and specialized materials to meet the unique requirements of next-generation electronic designs.
Company Strengths
Chipsen Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2000, is a specialized manufacturer of high frequency transformer, low frequency transformer, toroidal inductor, SMD power inductor, super high current inductor, choke coil and switch. Chipsen has got a good reputation in domestic and oversea markets which include North & South America, Europe and Southeast Asia. Chipsen possesses a professional management team, as an ISO9001, ISO14001 & IATF16949 audited company, which always commits to producing environmental protection and qualified products. Our products are certified by UL Class B/Class F/Class H, CQC and RoHS, and obtained 21 patents. These achievements mainly come from our strong R&D team, providing various solutions for temperature decreasing, noise cancellation and coupled radiation conductivity. Our products widely used in various fields of new energy, PV, UPS, Robotics, smart home, security systems, health care and communication.
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