{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"LPS6235-474MRC","brand":"Coilcraft","brandSlug":"coilcraft","productSlug":"LPS6235-474MRC","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/coilcraft/LPS6235-474MRC","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/LPS6235-474MRC","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Coilcraft LPS6235-474MRC, Series LPS6235, Shielded Drum Core Inductor, 470 µH, ±20%, 320 mA, 1.6 Ohm DCR, 2424 (6060 Metric), AEC-Q200, Strip.","salesMarkdown":"## 470 µH shielded power inductor for automotive and industrial DC-DC The Coilcraft LPS6235-474MRC is a 470 µH shielded drum core inductor rated for 320 mA continuous DC with a saturation current floor of 220 mA — the point at which inductance begins to roll off under peak load. That makes it suitable for under-hood power supplies, sensor modules, and infotainment rails where the ambient temperature can hit 105°C and the part sees continuous vibration. ## Saturation current and DCR — the two numbers that govern the rail The 220 mA saturation current is the hard ceiling for peak inductor current before the ferrite core saturates and the inductance collapses. A downstream buck converter drawing 300 mA peaks would push this inductor into saturation, causing ripple current to spike and output voltage to droop. The 320 mA continuous rating is the thermal limit at 25°C ambient; derate for higher ambient temperatures per the Coilcraft application note. With a 1.6 Ohm max DCR, the DC winding resistance contributes about 0.5 V drop at full rated current. In a 5 V rail that is a 10 % voltage drop before the regulator's feedback loop corrects it — the PCB trace resistance and the inductor DCR together determine the actual rail voltage at the load. The self-resonant frequency of 3.6 MHz sets the upper bound for the switching frequency of the converter. Operating a switching regulator above 1.8 MHz (half the SRF) risks the inductor behaving capacitively, increasing AC losses and radiated emissions. ## Active production, no lifecycle risk for new designs The shielded construction and 2424 (6060 Metric) footprint make it a drop-in replacement for other 6.2 mm square shielded inductors in the same inductance and current class — but confirm the DCR and saturation current against the existing BOM position before committing.","metaTitle":"Coilcraft LPS6235-474MRC 470 µH Shielded Power Inductor","metaDescription":"Coilcraft LPS6235-474MRC 470 µH shielded drum core inductor, 320 mA rated, 220 mA saturation, AEC-Q200 qualified. Active production, sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Inductors & Chokes"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Coilcraft","Type":"Drum Core","Series":"LPS6235","Package":"Strip","Ratings":"AEC-Q200","Features":"-","Q @ Freq":"-","Shielding":"Shielded","Tolerance":"±20%","Inductance":"470 µH","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Package / Case":"2424 (6060 Metric)","Product Status":"Active","Material - Core":"Ferrite","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Size / Dimension":"0.244\\\" L x 0.244\\\" W (6.20mm x 6.20mm)","DC Resistance (DCR)":"1.6Ohm Max","Current Rating (Amps)":"320 mA","Height - Seated (Max)":"0.138\\\" (3.50mm)","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 125°C","Supplier Device Package":"2424","Frequency - Self Resonant":"3.6MHz","Current - Saturation (Isat)":"220mA","Inductance Frequency - Test":"100 kHz"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$1.5300","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/338f51cd4ddd180fcc59f5f9f9fae76d.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the saturation current of the LPS6235-474MRC?","answer":"The saturation current (Isat) is 220 mA. Above this current the inductance drops sharply as the ferrite core saturates, so the peak inductor current in the circuit must stay below this value."},{"question":"Is the LPS6235-474MRC AEC-Q200 qualified?","answer":"Yes, the LPS6235-474MRC carries an AEC-Q200 rating, certifying it for automotive-grade reliability including temperature cycling, moisture resistance, and mechanical shock testing."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/coilcraft/LPS6235-474MRC","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/coilcraft/LPS6235-474MRC when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","indexable":true}}