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.

Try 0603CS,  0805CS, 1008CS, or 1812CS first

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 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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