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Transformers and Inductors
News Release from: TDK Electronics Europe | Subject: TFC3008 series
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 28 February 2006
Power inductors slim down to fit latest
fashions
At just 0.8mm thick, the TFC3008 series of high-performance power inductors answer the demands of slimline electronic devices.
New from TDK Electronics Europe is the TFC3008 series of high-performance power inductors With a thickness of just 0.8mm (3.0 x 2.6mm footprint), these inductors are designed to respond to the market demands of smaller, thinner devices
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Furthermore, the TFC power inductors offer flat inductance characteristics at the industry's highest levels.
As cellphones, HDDs and other electronic devices are becoming smaller and thinner, power supply components must also meet these new requirements.
Currently, it is difficult to achieve a low profile with the wire wound structure commonly used.
TDK initially resolved this issue by being among the first to introduce thin-film type inductors just 1mm thick.
Although ideal for low-profile devices, when high current flows through the thin-film type inductor the inductance drops and heat is generated, making it impossible to secure adequate current.
A significant hurdle in inductor development has become creating a thinner power inductor with the high performance that is required.
With existing semiconductor technology, it is difficult to form high-density and large cross sectional copper patterning.
TDK resolved this issue by combining original fine copper pattern formation technology with ferrite microprocessing technology, achieving, both, high current and compact, low-profile features.
The TFC3008 series power inductors are lead-free.
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