HPL0603-6N8 Inductors, Coils, Chokes

Fixed Inductors

A fixed inductor, also known as a choke, is a passive two-terminal electrical component used to store energy in an electromagnetic field. It is widely used in electronics and electrical engineering. One of the most commonly used types of fixed inductors is the HPL0603-6N8.

The HPL0603-6N8 is an inductor that uses ferrite as its core and is specially designed to be used in low-frequency applications. It has a rated inductance of 6.8uH at 100KHz and is rated to handle up to 1A of current. The HPL0603-6N8 is a surface-mount device and is usually sold in 8mm-by-5mm packages. It is widely used in low-frequency switching power supplies, DC-DC converters, power filters, and audio filters.

Working Principle

The working principle of a fixed inductor is based on Faraday\'s law of electromagnetic induction, which states that a changing magnetic field will induce a current in a conductor. The HPL0603-6N8 is made up of a coil of wire wrapped around a ferrite core. When current passes through the coil of wire, a magnetic field is generated. This magnetic field in turn induces a current in the ferrite core, which amplifies the current in the coil. This process of self-induction is known as Faraday\'s law.

The inductance of the HPL0603-6N8 is determined by the size of the core, the number of turns in the coil, and the amount of current passing through the coil. The higher the current passing through the coil, the higher the inductance. This can be useful in applications such as power supplies, where it is often desirable to have an inductor with a high inductance.

Conclusions

The HPL0603-6N8 is one of the most common types of fixed inductors. It is designed for low-frequency applications and is capable of handling up to 1A of current. Its inductance is determined by the size of the core, the number of turns in the coil, and the amount of current passing through the coil. The HPL0603-6N8 is typically used in low-frequency switching power supplies, DC-DC converters, power filters, and audio filters.