Pulse Electronics Molded Powder Inductors - New Product Introduction

Pulse Electronics is expanding its line of inductors to include additional low audible and leakage flux noise, soft-saturation power inductors for the automotive, industrial, communications, and computing markets. This product expansion includes a total of nine new series of molded powder inductors that range in size from 3.7 x 3.4 x 1.2 mm up to 14 x 12.8 x 3.5 mm.  With inductances ranging from 100 nH to 70 µH and peak currents up to 65 A, these new inductors are ideal for high current, non-isolated DC/DC power converters and voltage regulators in applications including network gear, wireless small cells, servers, lighting, USB charging, power over Ethernet (PoE), infotainment systems, and control boards. The following video presents a brief overview of Pulse Electronics molded powder inductor offering.

These new Pulse Electronics molded powder inductors are available in both commercial-grade (part numbers PA540x and PA544x) and automotive-grade (part numbers PM540x and PM544x) which are qualified to the AEC-Q200 standard.  Additionally, there are multiple competitive cross-references for these parts which aid the designer with a drop-in replacement of other manufacturer’s parts in their systems.  In addition to their high current capability, these devices feature a low direct current resistance (DCR), a high current density, a high energy density (up to 650 µJ/mm3), and are RoHS compliant.

So, if you need high-quality, low noise power inductors for your application, Pulse Electronics’ new line of molded powder inductors may be just what you’re looking for.

Below is a quick summary of the key specifications of these parts:

  • Size: 3.7 x 3.4 x 1.2 mm to 14 x 12.8 x 3.5 mm
  • Inductances: 100 nH to 70 µH
  • Peak Current Rating: Up to 65 A
  • Energy Density: Up to 650 µJ/mm3
  • Commercial (PA) and Automotive (PM) grades available
  • Shielded Construction
  • Low EMI – Reduced Flux Leakage
  • Low Audible Noise

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Rich Miron, Sr. Technical Content Developer at DigiKey, has been in the Technical Content group since 2007 with primary responsibility for writing and editing articles, blogs and Product Training Modules. Prior to DigiKey, he tested and qualified instrumentation and control systems for nuclear submarines. Rich holds a degree in electrical and electronics engineering from North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND.

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