Vishay Introduces Low-Profile High-Current 1212 Case Size Inductors

Vishay Intertechnology introduced the new IHLP low-profile, high-current inductor in the 1212 case size. Vishay’s smallest IHLP device to date, the compact IHLP-1212BZ-11 offers a 3 by 3.6mm footprint and ultra-low 2mm profile, with a high maximum frequency and standard inductance values from 0.22µH through 1.5µH.

With a frequency range up to 1MHz, the new IHLP-1212BZ-11 serves as a high-performing, space- and power-saving solution for voltage regulator module (VRM) and dc-dc converter applications in end products including next-generation mobile devices, notebooks, desktop computers, graphic cards, portable gaming devices, personal navigation systems, personal multimedia devices, and automotive systems; low-profile, high-current power supplies and point of load (POL) converters; distributed power systems; and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).

The IHLP-1212BZ-11 offers an inductance range from 0.22 to 1.5 µH, a saturation current range from 4 to 7.5A, typical DCR from 9.5 to 27mΩ, and maximum DCR from 11.4 to 32mΩ.

The new inductor handles high transient current spikes without hard saturation. Packaged in an RoHS-compliant, 100% lead (Pb)-free shielded, composite construction that reduces buzz noise to low levels, the device is specified for an operating temperature range of 55 – to +125°C, with high resistance to thermal shock, moisture, mechanical shock, and vibration.