15 µH shielded power inductor with 6.6 A continuous rating
The Murata DFEG12060D-150M=P3 is a shielded power inductor in the DFEG12060D series, rated 15 µH ±20% with a continuous current of 6.6 A. The 7.4 A saturation current (Isat) defines the hard limit where inductance drops by 30% — the 6.6 A rating provides margin below that knee for typical DC bias conditions. Maximum DC resistance is 28 mOhm, which at 6.6 A produces roughly 1.2 W of I²R loss — this drives the temperature rise and must be factored into the board's thermal management. The iron powder core handles high DC bias without the saturation roll-off typical of ferrite cores at elevated currents.
AEC-Q200 qualification and operating range
Rated AEC-Q200, this inductor meets the automotive-grade stress tests: thermal shock, moisture resistance, mechanical shock, and vibration per the AEC-Q200 passive-component qualification standard. Shielded construction reduces radiated EMI to adjacent traces and components — relevant in dense automotive ECU layouts where switching noise from buck converters couples into sensor lines. The 100 kHz test frequency for inductance measurement aligns with typical DC-DC converter switching frequencies in automotive power stages.
Last Buy — sourcing through independent channels
Murata has designated the DFEG12060D-150M=P3 as Last Buy, meaning the manufacturer has ceased regular production. For a BOM line that requires this exact inductance, current rating, and footprint, the Last Buy status means procurement should verify available inventory before committing to a new design.
Package dimensions and board integration
The nonstandard case footprint requires a custom PCB land pattern — no standard JEDEC outline applies. Tape & Reel (TR) and Cut Tape (CT) packaging options are available for prototyping and production volumes.