Taiyo Yuden Announces Wire-Wound Power Inductors 70% Smaller Than Previous Devices

Taiyo Yuden (U.S.A.) Inc. announced the immediate availability of its new BRC1608 series of high-current, wire-wound power inductors in EIA 0603 case size.

Touted as the smallest power inductors available, the BRC1608 devices measure just 1.6 x 0.8 x 0.8mm (all dimensions ± 0.2mm). In addition to small size, the eight models are said to offer an excellent combination of low dc resistance (0.06 to 0.55Ω), high inductance (0.2 to 2.2 µH) and high current ratings (0.98 to 0.28 A). The 70% smaller footprint of the BRC1608 series are said to facilitate more compact dc-dc converters and thinner-profile product designs. Now being produced and shipped in mass quantities, BRC1608 series wire-wound power inductors are well suited for dc-dc converter choke coil applications in digital cameras, cell phones, MP3 players and other battery-powered electronic devices.

Taiyo Yuden claims that its material science and manufacturing expertise effectively bridges the gap between wire-wound performance and multi-layer manufacturability with its BRC1608 series. These wire-wound power inductors are now available in the EIA 0603 case size, providing the high bias characteristics of wire-wound devices with the small size of multi-layer type devices that offer greater economies of scale.

Sample pricing is $0.20 each, with a delivery time of 2 weeks ARO.