Automotive-grade qualification for harsh environments
The LQH3NPH6R8MMEL: Rated AEC-Q200, this inductor meets the passive-component stress test qualification for automotive electronics — covering thermal shock, vibration, moisture resistance, and solderability at the grade required for under-hood and chassis-mounted modules.
Wirewound construction in a compact 1212 footprint
Wirewound type in the LQH3 series — the ferrite core and copper winding deliver stable inductance over temperature and current, with a self-resonant frequency that keeps the inductor effective in DC-DC converter switching bands up to several MHz. Surface-mount termination with Tape & Reel packaging supports standard pick-and-place assembly — no special handling or reflow profile adjustments beyond the usual for 1212-size passives.
±20% tolerance — design margin for power inductors
Tolerance of ±20% is typical for power-grade wirewound inductors — the inductance variation across temperature and DC bias is wider than for signal-grade parts, so the converter design should account for the full tolerance band at the switching frequency and load current.