Saras Micro Devices has developed technology to embed capacitors and inductors into semiconductor substrates and PCB laminates. Doing so keeps them close to loads through vertical power delivery, Every day, we hear about the need for more power to satisfy AI chips. The combination of low voltage and high current (1000s of amps) means that […]
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Molded shielded inductors rated to 50 A in 5.6 × 5.2 mm footprint
Coilcraft has released the KTA5050, a molded shielded power inductor series in a 5.6 × 5.2 × 5.0 mm package, with inductance values from 65 nH to 600 nH and saturation current ratings up to approximately 50 A for the lowest inductance variants. The composite core is optimized for low AC losses at high switching frequencies, with […]
Inductor decreases DC resistance, increases saturation current
The WE-MXGA from Würth Elektronik is an AEC-Q200-certified SMT storage inductor for automotive applications, offering up to 25% lower RDC and up to 47% higher saturation current than comparable components. Designed for high-frequency switch-mode power supplies including GaN- and SiC-based regulators, it targets lighting, infotainment systems, 48 V/12 V DC/DC converters, battery-management systems, ADAS modules […]
TLVR inductors support 152 A for multi-phase VRMs
The SLV9080 and SLV1211 series TLVR power inductors are designed for multi-phase voltage regulator modules and point-of-load converters, offering saturation currents up to 152 A and inductance values ranging from 50 to 200 nH. These components feature low DCR and tight magnetic coupling to enable fast transient responses in high-density power applications for next-generation CPUs, […]
High-current, low-inductance power inductor meets automotive temperature rating
Coilcraft announces a new series of molded power inductors designed for high-current, low-inductance applications in fast DC-DC conversion systems. The components support ultra-low inductance values starting around 40 nH, enabling rapid transient response in low-voltage, high-current converter topologies. These inductors are optimized for use in single-phase and multi-phase VRMs and point-of-load regulators, offering high current […]
Power stages deliver 100 A per phase in compact packages
Texas Instruments introduced power-management chips and design resources at Open Compute Summit in San Jose, California, from October 13-16. The products address power delivery requirements as data centers scale from 12V to 48V to 800VDC architectures. The company released a white paper developed in collaboration with NVIDIA examining power delivery trade-offs for 800 VDC power […]
Chip inductors provide EMI protection
Bourns, Inc. added a new common mode chip inductor series to its AEC-Q200 compliant, automotive-grade Magnetics product line. Designed to provide effective EMI suppression and noise filtering, Bourns SRF3225TAP Series Common Mode Chip Inductors feature a compact footprint and deliver high impedance with values from 500 to 1000 ohms and support high current up to 2 […]
Power inductors withstand automotive temperature and current
Bourns, Inc. announced its SDE0403AT Series SMD Power Inductors. The new series handles high currents without saturation and temperatures up to 150 °C, helping to ensure stable and reliable operation in high-temperature environments. These automotive-grade, AEC-Q200-compliant SMD power inductors deliver high current density in a low-profile form factor, making them ideal for automotive designs requiring exceptional power […]
Inductors support 125 °C operating temperature for high-speed data center communications
TDK Corporation has expanded its PLEC69B series of thin-film inductors, measuring 1.2 x 0.6 x 0.95 mm in length, width, and height, respectively. These components separate data signals from power in optical transceivers used in AI data centers, with mass production beginning in August 2025. The growing adoption of AI has increased demand for high-speed, […]
Wire-wound inductors operate 10 MHz to 1 GHz with +155 °C temperature rating
TDK Corporation expanded its ADL4524VL series of wire-wound inductors for automotive power-over-coax applications. The inductors measure 4.5 x 2.4 x 2.6 mm and entered mass production in July 2025. Automotive PoC technology enables a single coaxial cable to carry both power and data simultaneously. PoC is used in automotive camera systems as ADAS becomes more […]
