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Power Chip Inductor
Qualification Standards

All tests are performed in accordance with AEC-Q200-REV C.

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Board flex Low temperature storage Resistance to solvent
Coefficient of expansion Mechanical shock Solderability
Component adhesion (push test) Moisture resistance Static humidity
Dielectric withstanding voltage Operating temperature range Temperature coefficient of inductance
Flammability Random vibration Thermal cycling
High temperature load life Reliability (FITs, MTBF) Thermal shock
Insulation resistance Resistance to soldering heat Vibration

General

Operating temperature range

Specification
0603PS: -40°C to +65°C.
0805PS: -40°C to +65°C.
1008PS: -40°C to +105°C.
1812PS: -40°C to +105°C.
XXXXDPS and XXXXFS  series: -40°C to +85°C.

Coefficient of expansion (TCE)

Specification
6.7ppm/°C (typical).

Insulation resistance

Specification
1000 Megohms minimum.
Test method/condition
100 Vdc between inductor terminals and center case.

Dielectric withstanding voltage

Specification
No evidence of voltage breakdown.
Test method/condition
500 Vac between inductor terminals and center of case for a maximum of 1 minute.

Environment/Life

Temperature coefficient of inductance (TCL)

Specification
0603PS:
+50 to +150 ppm/°C typical over operating temperature range, from DC to SRF.
0805PS:
+100 to +250 ppm/°C typical over operating temperature range, from DC to SRF.
1008PS:
+100 to +350 ppm/°C typical over operating temperature range, from DC to SRF.
1812DPS, 1812FS, 1812PS:
+200 to +700 ppm/°C typical over operating temperature range, from DC to SRF.
Test method/condition
TCL is measured directly using an Agilent/HP 4263 LCR meter.

Static humidity

Specification
Inductance must not change more than the stated tolerance.
Test method/condition
Inductors shall be subjected to 85°C, 85% relative humidity for 1000 hours. Inductors are to be tested after being air dried for one day.

Thermal shock

Specification
There shall be no case deformation or change in dimensions.
Inductance must not change more than the stated tolerance.
Test method/condition
Inductors shall be subjected 300 times to the following temperature cycle: -40°C for 15 minutes to maximum operating temperature for 15 minutes; transition time less than 20 seconds.
Inductors are to be tested after one day at room temperature.

Thermal cycling

Specification
There shall be no case deformation or change in dimensions.
Inductance must not change more than the stated tolerance.
Test method/condition
Inductors shall be subjected 1000 times to the following temperature cycle: -40°C for 15 minutes to maximum operating temperature for 15 minutes; transition time 10 minutes. Inductors are to be tested after one day at room temperature.

Low temperature storage

Specification
There shall be no case deformation or change in dimensions.
Inductance shall not change more than ±5%.
Test method/condition
Inductors shall be subjected to -55°C ±2°C for 1000 hours.
Inductors are to be tested after one day at room temperature.

High temperature load life

Specification
Inductors must not have a shorted or open winding.
Test method/condition
Inductors shall be stored at maximum operating temperature for 1000 hours with rated current applied. Inductor shall be tested at start of test and at 1000 hours. Inductors are to be tested after one day at room temperature.

Board flex

Specification
There must be no case deformation or open circuit during test.
Test method/condition
Inductors shall be mounted to PC board. Apply force to center of PC board to flex 2 mm min.

Moisture resistance

Specification
Inductors must not have a shorted or open winding.
Test method/condition
Inductors shall be subjected to ten 24-hour cycles at 25°C to 65°C at 80% to 95% relative humidity, per MIL-STD202 Method 106.
Inductors are to be tested after one day at room temperature.

Vibration

Specification
There must be no case deformation or change in dimensions.
Inductance shall not change more than stated tolerance.
Test method/condition
Inductors shall be vibrated for 20 minutes at 5 G from 10 Hz to 2000 Hz per MIL-STD 202 Method 204.

Mechanical shock

Specification
There must be no case deformation or change in dimensions.
Inductance shall not change more than stated tolerance.
Test method/condition
Test per MIL-STD 202 method 213 test condition C. Test mounted samples in three axes, six times, totaling 18 shocks (100 G, 6 ms, half-sine).

Other

Solderability
Specification
The metalized area must have 90% minimum solder coverage.
Test method/condition
Dip pads in flux (Alpha 100 or equivalent) and dip in solder pot (96.5 Sn/3.0 Ag/0.5 Cu solder or 63 Sn/37 Pb) at 232°C ±5°C. For parts less than or equal to 0.195" (4.95 mm) in length or width, dip for 5 seconds. For parts greater than 0.195" (4.95 mm) in length or width, dip for 20 seconds.
Resistance to soldering heat
Specification
There must be no case deformation or change in dimensions.

Inductance shall not change more than the stated tolerance.

Test method/condition

Test per MIL-STD-202 Method 210 Condition B. Inductors shall be reflowed three times onto a PC board using 96.5 Sn/3.0 Ag/0.5 Cu or 63 Sn/37 Pb solder paste. Allow 24 hours between reflows.

For 96.5 Sn/3.0 Ag/0.5 Cu solder paste: >217°C for 90 seconds.
Solder process shall be at a maximum temperature of 260°C.

For 63 Sn/37 Pb solder paste: >183°C for 120 seconds.
Solder process shall be at a maximum temperature of 235°C.

Component adhesion (push test)

Specification
0603PS — 350 g
0805PS — 900 g
1008PS — 1.6 kg
1812DPS, 1812FS, 1812PS — 1.8 kg
Test method/condition
Inductors shall be reflow soldered (262°C ±5°C for 10 seconds) to a tinned copper substrate. A force gauge shall be applied to the side of the component. The device must withstand the stated force without a failure of the termination to component attachment.

Resistance to solvent

Specification
There must be no case deformation, change in dimensions, or obliteration of marking.
Test method/condition
Inductors must withstand 6 minutes of alcohol.

Flammability

Specification
IEC 60695-2-2
Test method/condition
Inductors must withstand needle-flame test.

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