The VLS3012ET-100M-2 is a wire-wound inductor produced by TDK Corporation. It is designed for power management applications, specifically in DC-DC converters and power supplies, where a small size and specific inductance value are important.

Applications

• Smartphones: Power management and DC-DC conversion circuits.
• Tablets: Power regulation and filtering.
• Portable Electronic Devices: Power supplies and voltage regulation.
• DC-DC Converters: Energy storage and ripple filtering.
• Power Amplifiers: DC blocking.

Features

• Compact Size: 3.0 x 3.0 x 1.2 mm dimensions.
• Inductance Value: 10 μH.
• Rated Current: Designed to handle specific current levels.
• Magnetically Shielded: Minimizes electromagnetic interference (EMI).
• Operating Temperature: Wide operating temperature range for varied applications.

Benefits

• Space Saving: Enables miniaturization of electronic devices.
• Reduced EMI: Magnetically shielded design minimizes electromagnetic interference.
• Efficient Power Conversion: Low DC resistance (DCR) improves efficiency.
• Stable Performance: Consistent performance across operating temperatures.
• Extended Battery Life: By minimizing power loss, it contributes to longer battery life in portable devices.

Additional Details

The VLS3012ET-100M-2 is designed as a surface mount device (SMD) for efficient automated assembly. The 'ET' in the part number indicates certain performance characteristics, detailed in the product datasheet. The '100M' indicates an inductance of 10µH with a specific tolerance. The magnetically shielded construction allows for close placement of components without EMI issues. The official TDK datasheet contains critical specifications such as rated current, DC resistance, self-resonant frequency (SRF) and Q-factor.