Epcos Rugged Version Inductors for Automotive

31.08.2009

EPCOS, distributed in Australia by Ramelec,  presents an improved and particularly rugged version of SMT power inductors for automotive electronics. Their design, which features a baseplate with injection-molded termination clips, increases the mechanical stability and improves the temperature distribu-tion during the solder process. Lands with a nickel barrier-layer coating satisfy the tougher demands for use in automotive electronics.

The new series currently comprises six types: four shielded (P series) and two unshielded (M series). Depending on the type, their dimensions range between 7.3 x 7.3 x 4.5 mm³ and 12.5 x 12.5 x 8.5 mm³. The components are available with inductances from 0.82 to 1000 μH, and have a current handling capability of up to 15 A. Their series resistance is only 5.5 m

Ω at low inductances. All types are designed for operating temperatures of up to 150 °C and pass a vibration test of 10 g for 72 h. They also satisfy the requirements of the handling-drop test to ISO 16750-3. The new SMT power inductors are qualified to the AEC-Q200 standard and satisfy the solder profile to JEDEC-020-C.

 

Further information on this topic can be found at http://www.epcos.com/web/generator/Web/Sections/ProductCatalog/InductorsEMCFilters/Inductors/SMTPowerInductors/Page,locale=en.html?_requestid=565635

 

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