680 nH, 2.4 A — DC-DC output filter fit
The Murata DFE201210U-R68M=P2 is a 680 nH shielded wirewound inductor in the DFE201210U series, rated for 2.4 A continuous current with a 3.6 A saturation floor.
Current rating and saturation margin
The 2.4 A continuous rating is the thermal current limit based on the 60 mOhm DCR and 125°C max operating temperature. The 3.6 A saturation current (Isat) gives a 50% margin above the rated current — the inductance holds flat until the core saturates, so transient spikes from a switching regulator do not cause a sudden current runaway.
Package and reflow profile
The metal composite core and shielded construction reduce radiated EMI, making it suitable for dense layouts near RF or sensitive analog circuits. Tape-and-reel packaging (Cut Tape also available) supports standard pick-and-place reflow.
Active lifecycle, no end-of-life pressure
The 0805 footprint and standard inductance value mean second-source options exist across multiple vendors, but this specific DFE201210U series part is the one on your BOM.