MHQ0402P3N2CT000

Fixed Inductors

An inductor is an electrical component specifically designed to store energy in the form of electrical energy.Fixed inductors, also known as fixed ferrite core inductors, are the type most commonly encountered throughout the electrical engineering world. They are widely used for purposes such as frequency selection, decoupling, noise elimination, and constant current sources in power circuits.

MHQ0402P3N2CT000 Application Field and Working Principle

The MHQ0402P3N2CT000 is a fixed inductor designed to provide reliable power in a wide range of applications. It has a ferrite core body, a low profile, and an operating temperature range from 0°C to 85°C. The working principle of the MHQ0402P3N2CT000 is based on Faraday’s law of induction. This states that a changing magnetic field generates an electric field which induces a current in a circuit.

When a current passes through the inductor, a magnetic field is generated around it. This magnetic field induces a voltage in the wire which is proportional to the rate of change of the magnetic field. The amount of voltage induced is the same no matter which direction the current is flowing in. This is known as inductance.

The MHQ0402P3N2CT000 has a range of applications including power lines, radio frequency (RF) circuit protection, filtering, and signal conditioning. It is designed to reduce voltage spikes, noise, and interference. It is also commonly used in power supply voltage regulation circuits. Due to its small size and low profile, the MHQ0402P3N2CT000 is ideal for use in space-constrained applications.