SMD Inductor MLZ2012N100LT000

What is MLZ2012N100LT000?

The MLZ2012N100LT000 is a SMD Inductor manufactured by TDK. Key specs include 10µH inductance, 500mA rated current, and 300mΩ DC resistance. RoHS compliant, it is designed for efficient energy storage and noise suppression in space-constrained power circuits.

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Typical Applications & Why This Part Fits

• DC-DC Converter Output Filtering: The 10µH inductance and 300mΩ DCR enable smooth ripple reduction in moderate-current (500mA max) step-down converters while keeping conduction losses minimal.
• Power Line Noise Suppression: For low-frequency EMI filtering in portable devices, the exact 10µH value provides effective attenuation below 10MHz, and the 500mA rating handles nominal signal current margins.
• Signal Conditioning for Sensor Modules: With its stable inductance over temperature and low-profile SMD construction, this inductor suits low-current sensor bias circuits where board height is critical.

Key Features & Advantages

• Low DC Resistance (300mΩ): Directly reduces I²R losses at 500mA to under 75mW, supporting higher efficiency in battery-powered designs.
• Compact SMD Package (Generic SMD): Occupies minimal PCB footprint, freeing space for other components in dense layouts like IoT modules or wearable electronics.
• TDK Manufacturing Consistency: Tight inductance tolerance (±10% typical) and rigorous reliability testing ensure repeatable performance across high-volume production runs.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Q: What makes MLZ2012N100LT000 different from a standard 10µH chip inductor?
   A: Its combination of 500mA current handling with 300mΩ DCR in a generic SMD footprint delivers better power density than many commodity parts, while TDK’s materials expertise ensures stable inductance up to rated current.
2. Q: Is MLZ2012N100LT000 RoHS compliant?
   A: Yes, as a TDK product, it is standardly RoHS compliant and lead-free.
3. Q: What is the MOQ?
   A: We support small batch orders and full BOM kitting at SZYY.

Cross Reference & Alternative Sourcing

While MLZ2012N100LT000 is our primary recommendation, comparable alternatives are available. We provide comprehensive BOM Kitting service.