New Industry Products

Automotive Power Inductors Handle 1.6A to 118A

October 31, 2019 by Paul Shepard

Pulse Electronics has introduced a new series of automotive grade, molded power inductors.  The PM434X series is suited for high current, non-isolated dc-dc converters and voltage regulators.  This new inductor series expands on existing commercial grade platforms by offering a fully certified IATF alternative offering the same superior electrical performance.

It includes PM4340, PM4341, PM4342, PM4343, PM4344 & PM4345 offering 6 sizes with footprints spanning from 17x17mm down to 6x6mm and a low 2.0mm minimum profile.  These products are suitable for a wide range of automotive applications including seating, safety, lighting, entertainment and any other applications limited to 130°C maximum temperature.

Key features and benefits:

  • Multiple Competitive Cross References
  • AEC-Q200 Qualified
  • High Current and Lowest DCR
  • Molded Construction
  • High Energy Storage Density
  • Low Profile
  • Automated Manufacturing for Outstanding Quality
  • RoHS Compliant

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"Pulse continues to develop and release new automotive products for this rapidly expanding market," commented John Gallagher, Product Marketing, Power PBU, Pulse Electronics.

The new series include:

  • PM4340 - 6.0 x 5.4 x 3.0mm - 0.10uH/27A to 33uH/1.6A
  • PM4341 - 7.4 x 6.8 x 3.0mm - 0.10uH/60A to 47uH/2.0A
  • PM4342 - 11.5 x 10.3 x 4.0mm - 0.15uH/75A to 6.80uH/3.0A
  • PM4343 - 14.0 x 12.8 x 6.5mm - 0.15uH/118A to 47uH/9.5A
  • PM4344 - 17.7 x 17.2 x 7.0mm - 1.0uH/70A to 100uH/12A
  • PM4345 - 6.0x 5.4 x 2.0mm - 0.10uH/45A to 22uH/1.8A