What this 1.5 µH shielded inductor does on a power rail
The Murata DFE201612R-H-1R5M=P2 is a 1.5 µH shielded wirewound inductor in the DFE201612R series, built for DC-DC converter output filtering and power-line smoothing in space-constrained designs. Rated for 2 A continuous current with a DCR of 94 mOhm max, the part's saturation current is 2.1 A — the inductor stays within its linear inductance region up to that point, after which the iron powder core saturates and inductance drops sharply. The 0806 (2016 metric) footprint and 1.2 mm seated height fit low-profile portable and embedded designs where board area is tight.
Sourcing an obsolete Murata inductor
For BOM lines that still call out this exact part number, supply runs through independent distribution and surplus channels; availability and pricing are confirmed per RFQ against the required quantity. The shielded construction and iron powder core make this a reasonable fit for replacement in existing designs, but a board spin to a current-production 0806 shielded inductor from the same or a compatible family is the typical long-term path.
What the ratings mean for your power-stage fit
The 2 A continuous current rating is the thermal limit at 85°C ambient — the inductor's temperature rise from self-heating plus ambient must stay below the 85°C ceiling, so derating for higher ambient or additional nearby heat sources is necessary. With a saturation current of 2.1 A, the inductor can handle transient peaks just above the rated current before the inductance drops, but sustained operation above 2 A risks saturation and ripple current runaway in the converter. The 94 mOhm DCR contributes I²R loss — at 2 A that's 376 mW of self-heating, which must be accounted for in the thermal budget of the 0806 package.