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    Wurth Electronics' WE-MAPI metal alloy power inductor

    Wuerth's WE-MAPI series claims smallest metal alloy power inductor available

    06/09/2014

    Wuerth Electronics' WE-MAPI series is presented as the smallest metal alloy power inductor in the market, measuring just 1.6 x 1.6 x 1.0mm. WE-MAPI inductors from Wuerth are equipped with a magnetic iron alloy core material, which allows for high rated currents in an ultra compact design. The saturation current of the WE-MAPI is four times greater than other components of similar size; this along with very low DCRs allow for optimum efficiency in high switching frequency DC/DC converters (>1MHz). Interference noise does not occur since the casing is compressed from a single piece (see drawing). Other features of WE-MAPI inductors include low acoustic noise and low leakage flux noise, with industrial operating temperatures of -40 ◦C to 125 ◦C.

    Features
    *Innovative pad model with solder or weld point » prevents breaks or short circuits in the wire.
    *High package density » pre-compressed casing prevents material cracking in core and reduces stray field.
    *The coplanarity of the WE-MAPI is better than that of coils with clip (component connection).
    *Magnetic iron alloy allows high rated currents
    *Compact design
    *Magnetically shielded
    *High current capability
    *Handles high transient current spikes
    *Low acoustic noise and low leakage flux noise
    *Operating temperature range: -40°C to +125°C

    Applications
    DC/DC-converter for high current power supplies
    DC/DC-converter for Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
    POL-converters
    Portable power like PDA, digital camera
    Digital camera
    Mainboards/graphic cards
    Battery powered devices
    Wireless communication devices
    Power supplies for smartphones, tablet PCs, and other mobile device

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