IN Series SMT High-Current Flat-Wire Power Inductors

  • Low Cost Designs
  • Shielded and Unshielded Options

LP05 Series

  • High Saturation Current
  • Reduced AC Resistances
  • Inductance: 1.43 µH Max
  • Frequency: 1 MHz Max
  • ISAT: 55 A Max

LP06 Series

  • High Current DC-DC
  • Reduced EMI
  • Inductance: 7.92 µH Max
  • Frequency: 1 MHz Max
  • ISAT: 75 A Max

LP07 Series

  • Low Cost Design
  • Low DC Resistance
  • Inductance : 4.68 µH Max
  • Frequency : 1 MHz Max
  • ISAT :  85 A Max

LP08 Series

  • Low Cost Design
  • Inductance: 380 nH Max
  • Frequency: 1 MHz Max
  • ISAT: 45 A Max

Technical Highlights

  • Low DC resistance for improved efficiency and reduced power loss
  • Designed to support demanding power conversion applications
  • Minimize core losses and supports stable high-frequency operation
  • Optimized for compact, high-density PCB layouts
  • Supports cleaner power delivery in switching regulator circuits
  • Suitable for applications requiring efficient heat dissipation
  • Flexible options for various power management designs
  • Suitable for current sensing in typical switching-frequency ranges

Typical Applications

  • Voltage regulator modules (VRMs) and point-of-load (POL) converters
  • Synchronous buck and DC-DC power converters
  • Server, telecom, and networking equipment
  • GPU, CPU, FPGA, and ASIC power management
  • Industrial and embedded power systems
  • Battery-powered and portable electronic devices
  • High-density consumer electronics and computing systems
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Custom Solutions & Capabilities

ICE designs custom power inductors optimized for high-current SMT applications, compact layouts, and efficient switching power systems. Our engineering team can tailor inductance, saturation current, shielding, flat-wire construction, and ultra-low DCR performance to meet specific electrical and thermal requirements.

We support custom magnetically shielded and ultra-low profile designs for VRMs, POL converters, synchronous buck regulators, and high-performance DC-DC power applications — from prototype development through volume production.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are flat-wire power inductors?

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Flat-wire power inductors are high-current inductors that use flat or edge-wound copper conductors instead of traditional round wire windings. This construction helps reduce DC resistance (DCR), improve current handling, and enhance thermal performance in compact SMT power designs.

What are the advantages of edge-wound flat wire construction?

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Edge-wound flat wire construction provides lower DCR, improved current efficiency, better heat dissipation, and reduced AC losses compared to conventional wire-wound inductors, making it suitable for high-current DC-DC converter applications.

What applications commonly use flat-wire power inductors?

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These inductors are commonly used in VRMs, POL converters, synchronous buck regulators, server power systems, telecom equipment, industrial electronics, GPUs, CPUs, and other high-density DC-DC power applications.

Why is low DCR important in power inductors?

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Low DCR helps minimize conduction losses, improve power efficiency, reduce heat generation, and support higher current operation in switching regulator circuits.

Are ICE flat-wire power inductors suitable for high-frequency switching applications?

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Yes. ICE flat-wire power inductors are designed for reliable operation across typical SMPS switching-frequency ranges and are optimized for efficient high-current power conversion.

Do these inductors support compact SMT layouts?

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Yes. ICE offers low-profile surface-mount flat-wire inductors designed for space-constrained PCB layouts and high-density electronic systems.

Are magnetically shielded versions available?

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Yes. Many ICE flat-wire power inductors feature magnetically shielded constructions to help reduce EMI and improve performance in sensitive electronic applications.

Can ICE provide custom flat-wire power inductors?

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Yes. ICE supports custom flat-wire inductor solutions with tailored inductance values, current ratings, shielding options, dimensions, and thermal characteristics for application-specific requirements.

What core materials are used in flat-wire power inductors?

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ICE flat-wire inductors typically use ferrite-based magnetic structures optimized for efficient high-current operation, stable inductance performance, and reduced core losses.

How do I select the right flat-wire power inductor?

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Key selection factors include inductance value, saturation current, RMS current rating, DCR, footprint size, shielding requirements, and operating frequency for the target power design.