The smallest inductor for power circuits, featuring low-loss magnetic material and high-precision thin-film technology for better efficiency. Want to know more? Keep reading!
TDK Corporation has launched the PLE856C Series of ultra-compact thin-film power inductors designed for wearable devices. As wearable devices such as wireless earbuds and smartwatches evolve to offer greater functionality, the number of components required increases. However, the limited space available in these devices drives the demand for smaller electronic components.
The thin-film power inductors suit wearable device manufacturers, consumer electronics designers, IoT device makers, electronics engineers, and R&D teams. These inductors are particularly beneficial for those designing small, high-performance devices like wireless earbuds, smartwatches, and fitness trackers, as they offer a space-efficient solution for power supply circuits without sacrificing efficiency. Their compact size, reduced mounted area, and low-loss magnetic materials make them perfect for optimizing power delivery in devices requiring miniaturized components, making them a crucial element in advancing the functionality.
The inductor series offers several key features and benefits, including the industry’s smallest inductor for power supply circuits, enabling space-efficient designs. It also utilizes low-loss magnetic materials, which enhance the efficiency of power supply circuits, and incorporates high-precision internal electrode formation through TDK’s advanced thin-film technology.
The series, with inductances ranging from 470 nH to 1.5 µH, is the smallest inductor available for power supply circuits in these devices, enabling more compact and lighter designs. Compared to the previous series, the new series reduces the mounted area by 40% and cuts the volume by 50%.
Despite their small size, the inductors are built with precisely formed coil conductor patterns that serve as internal electrodes. Additionally, low-loss magnetic materials are used to minimize power losses and enhance the efficiency of power supply circuits.
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