The PE-1008CX040MTG is a high-performance molded inductor manufactured by Pulse Electronics. This inductor is designed for a wide range of power applications, offering a compact size and excellent electrical characteristics. It's part of Pulse's extensive line of inductors known for their reliability and efficiency in various electronic circuits.
Applications
- DC-DC converters: Ideal for use in step-up (boost), step-down (buck), and inverting power supply topologies.
- Power management circuits: Suitable for voltage regulators, point-of-load (POL) converters, and power filtering applications.
- Portable devices: Commonly used in smartphones, tablets, and other battery-powered devices where space and efficiency are critical.
- Networking equipment: Employed in routers, switches, and other network devices for power conditioning and filtering.
- LED lighting: Used in LED drivers to provide stable and efficient power to LEDs.
Features
- Compact Size: 1008 size (approximately 2.5mm x 2.0mm x 1.2mm) allows for high-density circuit designs.
- Molded Construction: Provides excellent mechanical strength and environmental protection.
- High Current Handling: Designed to handle relatively high currents without significant performance degradation.
- Low DC Resistance (DCR): Minimizes power losses and improves overall efficiency.
- Shielded Construction: Reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI) and improves circuit stability.
- Inductance Value: 0.040uH (40nH) typically, ensuring suitability for high-frequency applications.
- Tolerance: Typically features a tolerance of ±20% on the inductance value.
Benefits
- Improved Efficiency: Low DCR minimizes power loss, resulting in higher efficiency in power conversion circuits.
- Space Saving: Small footprint allows for compact circuit designs, crucial in portable and space-constrained applications.
- Reduced EMI: Shielded construction minimizes electromagnetic interference, ensuring stable and reliable operation.
- Enhanced Reliability: Molded construction provides robust mechanical and environmental protection, extending the lifespan of the inductor.
- Stable Performance: Maintains stable inductance and current handling characteristics over a wide range of operating conditions.
Additional Details
The PE-1008CX040MTG inductor has a saturation current rating, which indicates the maximum current the inductor can handle before its inductance drops significantly. It also has a self-resonant frequency (SRF), which is the frequency at which the inductor's impedance is at its maximum. Operating the inductor near or above its SRF can lead to performance degradation. The operating temperature range is typically between -40°C to +125°C. It's RoHS compliant, ensuring it meets environmental standards for hazardous substances.
