Taiyo Yuden Intros CKP3216 Series Chip Inductors

Taiyo Yuden (USA) Inc. (Schaumburg, IL) introduced it new CKP3216 Series of 1206 case size, multi-layer chip inductors, which offer a low profile for dc-dc converter choke coil applications in portable electronic device power circuits. With a maximum height of 0.9 mm, the CKP3216 Series devices provide a low profile, facilitating the design of thinner, higher-performance, multi-function cell phones, digital still cameras, digital video cameras, and other battery-powered, ultra-portable electronic equipment.

A proprietary internal-electrode printing process enabled the company to double the thickness of the internal conductor compared to the company's previous-generation devices, resulting in lower dc resistance. Another material science-derived improvement was the prevention of inductance drop during the application of high current, an essential requirement in ultra-portable applications. New additions to the CKP3216 Series, now under development, are expected to result in further performance gains in 1206 case size.

Offering current ratings from 0.7 A to 1.1 A and 4.7 µH to 1.0 µH, respectively, the low-profile CKP3216 Series chip inductors are now available in mass-production quantities. Sample pricing is $0.20 each for all CKP3216 Series multi-layer chip inductors. Available now, in volume production quantities, delivery is in two weeks ARO.