742792040

The 742792040 is a shielded power inductor manufactured by Würth Elektronik. Power inductors, also known as choke coils or simply inductors, are passive electronic components used in electrical circuits to store and release energy in the form of a magnetic field. This specific inductor is designed for power supply applications where efficient energy storage and low electromagnetic interference (EMI) are crucial.

Key Features:

• Shielded Design: Features a shielded construction, which helps minimize EMI emissions and reduces the impact of external electromagnetic interference on surrounding components.

• High Saturation Current: Offers high saturation current capability, allowing it to handle large transient currents without saturating, which ensures stable operation even under high load conditions.

• Low DC Resistance: Exhibits low DC resistance, resulting in reduced power loss and improved efficiency in power supply circuits.

• Compact Size: Packaged in a compact form factor, enabling space-saving integration into PCB layouts and designs with limited board space.

• RoHS Compliance: Manufactured using materials and processes compliant with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, ensuring environmental sustainability and safety.

• Wide Inductance Range: Available in various inductance values to meet the requirements of different power supply designs and applications.

• High Temperature Stability: Maintains stable performance over a wide temperature range, ensuring reliable operation in diverse environmental conditions.

• Lead-Free Terminations: Features lead-free terminations, which are compatible with modern soldering processes and offer enhanced reliability.

Applications:

• Switching Power Supplies: Used in switching power supply circuits for energy storage and filtering purposes, providing stable and regulated DC voltage outputs for various electronic devices and systems.

• DC-DC Converters: Integrated into DC-DC converter modules and voltage regulator circuits for converting and regulating DC voltage levels in applications such as telecommunications, automotive electronics, and industrial control systems.

• LED Lighting: Deployed in LED driver circuits and lighting applications for smoothing current ripple and ensuring consistent illumination in LED lighting fixtures and luminaires.

• Motor Drives: Utilized in motor drive circuits and motor control systems for suppressing voltage spikes and noise generated by switching operations, thereby improving motor performance and efficiency.

• RF Filters: Used in RF (Radio Frequency) filter circuits for impedance matching, noise suppression, and signal conditioning in wireless communication systems and RF transceivers.

• Automotive Electronics: Integrated into automotive electronic systems such as engine control units (ECUs), powertrain modules, and infotainment systems for power supply filtering and EMI suppression.

• Renewable Energy: Deployed in renewable energy systems such as solar inverters and wind turbine converters for energy storage and power conditioning to ensure efficient power conversion and delivery.

• Consumer Electronics: Used in various consumer electronics products including smartphones, tablets, and laptops for power supply filtering and noise suppression to improve overall system performance and reliability.