High-Q Square-Package Air Coil Inductors Feature Self-Resonant Frequencies
The AC3028SQ, AC5037SQ, ACXX14SQ, ACXX15SQ, and ACXX18SQ Series air coil inductors from Bourns deliver high Q and high self-resonant frequency (SRF) with tight inductance tolerance. Intended to meet the demands for smaller, faster, and more compact electronics, they feature a square package design with a flat top and bottom that streamlines reliable pick-and-place assembly while providing superior mechanical stability.
Available in inductances ranging from 5.5 to 82 nH, the new inductor series offers high Q values (up to 230) and a compact form factor. Thus, they’re easy to integrate into modern high-frequency TV and radio receivers, radio transmitters, RF amplifiers, and tuning application designs. In addition, they have a tight tolerance of 2% and 5%, with DCR values that range from 3.4 to 12 mΩ.
Furthermore, the air coil inductors offer rated current values from 2.7 to 5.6 A and feature an operating temperature range of from −25 to +125°C.
The series of RoHS-compliant inductors is available now. More detailed product information can be found here.
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