Selection Guide for Chip Inductors
Use this chart to determine which Coilcraft chip inductor family
provides the inductance you need. Follow these tips to select the best combination of
low cost, close tolerance and high self resonance.
These series offer the best overall combination of low cost, close
tolerance and high self resonant frequency.
High frequency applications
Series ending in CS, CT, HQ, HS or HT
use a ceramic core. They have the highest self resonant frequencies in the industry. And
they're free from the batch-to-batch variations in inductance, SRF and Q that are typical
of ferrite inductors.
Close tolerance applications
Because of their ceramic coilforms, we are able to produce 0805CS, 1008CS, and 1206CS
inductors to 1% or 2% tolerance very economically. This can often eliminate the need for
variable components in tuned circuits and oscillators.
Small footprint/low profile
For maximum space saving, try our
0201CS,
0302CS or 0402CS Series, our smallest wirewound
inductors. Or if you need a low-profile part, use our 0805HT
parts, which measure only 0.035"/0,89 mm high.
Highest possible Q
Among
our ceramic chip inductors, the 0403HQ, 0604HQ, 0805HQ and 1008HQ
Series offer the highest Q factors. For even higher ratings, consider our air wound "Springs" . You get all the convenience of a
surface mount part, plus Q values of up to 200 at 1.8 GHz and inductance tolerance as low
as 2%!
High Current
The 0603HC, 0604HQ, 0805HQ
and 1008HQ Series provide the
highest current carrying capability. The 0402PA, 0603LS,
0805LS and 1008LS have lower
DCR and higher current ratings than other chip inductors their size.
Custom values
With our US engineering and manufacturing facilities,
we're able to quickly provide parts tailored to your needs. For technical
assistance, call +1-847-639-6400 (US) or +44-1236-730595
(Europe).
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