Active production, metal-core power inductor for DC-DC rails
The Murata DFE201610E-1R5M=P2 is an active-production shielded power inductor in the DFE201610E series, built around a metal composite core that handles saturation without the audible squeal ferrite cores sometimes emit near the current limit. Rated 1.5 µH ±20% with a 2.1 A continuous current and a saturation current floor of 2.9 A — the margin between rated and saturation is about 38 %, so a 2 A rail stays well inside the linear region even under transient load steps. A solid ground-plane pour under the part helps keep the temperature rise in check.
0806 footprint and rework considerations
The 0806 (2016 Metric) package is a standard two-pad SMD footprint — no thermal pad underneath, so rework is straightforward with a hot-air station. Supplied in Tape & Reel (TR) or Cut Tape (CT) — the reel quantity suits production pick-and-place; the cut tape works for prototypes and small-batch builds. Orientation marks are clear on the top face, so a vision system or a quick eyeball check confirms polarity-free placement.